Political analysis, national security dispatches, and court proceedings from across Nigeria.
NationalThe Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, has described President Bola Tinubu’s approval of a 15-year gas supply agreement for the proposed UTM Floating Liquefied Natural Gas project as a major development capable of transforming the economic fortunes of the Niger Delta. PANDEF conveyed its commendation in a letter to the President signed by its National […]
NationalPresident Bola Tinubu has announced that the Federal Government plans to eventually list the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on the Nigerian Exchange as part of efforts to transform the state-owned oil company. The President made the disclosure on Thursday when the management of the Nigerian Exchange Limited visited him at the Presidential Villa. […]
NationalThe family of Nnamdi Kanu has expressed fresh concern over his health, alleging previous medical neglect and urging authorities to grant him unrestricted access to independent doctors while protecting members of his medical team. In a statement released by Emmanuel Kanu on behalf of the Okwu-Kanu family, the family alleged that Kanu’s medical condition worsened […]
NationalThe Federal Government has rolled out a nationwide policy reforming the Almajiri education system, banning street begging, introducing compulsory basic education and vocational training, and requiring all learning centres to register with government authorities. The policy prohibits Almajiri schools from sending pupils onto the streets to beg and warns that registered learning centres that violate […]
NationalThe Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) will usher in a new chapter on Friday as its outgoing Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, officially hands over the leadership of the examination body to his successor, Prof. Segun Aina, following the completion of his tenure. The handover ceremony, scheduled for 10 a.m. on Friday, July 31, will […]
NationalNigeria Bar Association (NBA) President-elect, Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, says she will work to heal divisions within the Association, strengthen unity and engage stakeholders before assuming office at the end of August. Speaking after meeting President Bola Tinubu in Abuja, she said consultations with members and stakeholders were already underway to resolve grievances and promote reconciliation. She […]