…have launched an investigation into the incident. Investigators are examining witness accounts, the aircraft, flight school records and communications from the flight, while also considering whether any mechanical issues may have contributed to the unusual circumstances. The student was not injured, and the aircraft la…
…first major judicial test of preparations for the 2027 general elections. Beyond determining the legality of INEC's revised timetable, the courts are also being asked to pronounce on the scope of the commission's constitutional powers and the continued participation of some political parties in Nigeria's electoral proc…
…However, we do not want this to snowball into an intractable crisis capable of undermining our chances at the polls. We are ready to engage with aggrieved members and address their concerns,” Adeyemo said. He urged members of the reconciliation committee to deploy their experience and goodwill in fostering lasting peac…
…justice and attacks on legal practitioners.It also accused the military of undermining judicial independence through unlawful arrests, court invasions, the detention of civilians, obstruction of lawyers and journalists, and the trial of civilians before military tribunals. According to the association, these issues hav…
…on allowing investigators to follow the evidence wherever it leads, rather than predetermining the outcome through official pronouncements.” The party then questioned whether every office connected to the presidency, including the Office of the Chief of Staff to the President, would face the same level of scrutiny. It…
…viewed alongside efforts to combat crude oil theft, counterfeit pharmaceuticals, illegal mining, and fuel smuggling. These are not isolated crimes; they are different manifestations of the same institutional weakness-organised criminal networks exploiting gaps in state capacity for commercial gain. Nigeria has shown be…
…remained outside the consultation room while the attending oncologist was said to be examining him. However, the ICPC alleged that it later discovered photographs posted on Facebook by one of El-Rufai's political associates, Isa Ashiru, showing the former governor with several visitors, including Prof Abubakar, during…
…Mind, Falz, Priesst, and Kurdi Klymax shift the focus from sounding the alarm to examining the realities that make it necessary. The track captures the daily struggles of ordinary Nigerians-working tirelessly to make ends meet, navigating an unforgiving economy, and carrying burdens that often go unseen. What makes the…
…Ultimately, this conversation should not be reduced to percentages. It is about determining whether Nigeria wishes to build an air navigation system capable of supporting the country's growing aviation ambitions over the coming decades. It is about recognising that the cost of maintaining safe skies has changed fundame…
…state police," Okiro said. He argued that funding remained the central problem undermining the force, rather than its structure. "Funding is a major problem. "People talk about state police because federal police have failed. If they succeed, they won't talk about it," he added. Okiro also pointed to the physical state…
…constitutional avenues within the party rather than resort to actions capable of undermining our collective strength,” Tooki said. Yilwatda’s spokesman appealed to leaders, aspirants, and supporters of the party to prioritise its unity and long-term interest above personal ambitions, noting that electoral contests were…
…Parliament’s communications committee will now consider Malatsi’s response before determining its next steps. With the ANC demanding greater scrutiny and the DA insisting the controversy is politically motivated, the battle over Starlink has evolved into more than a licensing dispute; it has become an early test of how…
…in areas that traditionally struggle to attract capital, including solar plants, mining operations, refineries, and AI data centres. Uganda's special economic zone (SEZ) strategy-driven by the Uganda Free Zones and Export Promotions Authority (UFZEPA)-created an opportunity to rethink how infrastructure financing and p…
…- and its self-styled Director-General, Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, now risks undermining that credibility. The matter is further complicated by the reported involvement of President Bola Tinubu's Chief of […]
…electricity, agriculture, social investment, education, health, erosion control, mining, water resources, livestock development, business reforms, and COVID-19 response. An analysis of annual approval trends showed that Tinubu's administration has averaged about $3.7bn in World Bank approvals per year since assuming of…
…and ensure that the creation of a state police enhances national security without undermining democratic governance or citizens' fundamental rights.
…ecosystem faces growing threats from coordinated misinformation capable of undermining electoral integrity, fuelling political tension and eroding public trust in democratic institutions. The resolution was contained in a communiqué issued on Saturday at the end of a three-day regional capacity-building workshop held d…
…Assembly primaries. The PDP, SDP and Labour Party accused the ruling party of undermining internal democracy and manipulating the primary process, while the APC dismissed the criticism and urged opposition parties to focus on their own internal crises. Read here: Vatican envoy meets Tinubu, hints at Pope's Nigeria visi…
"Host communities deserve to benefit from the resources in their land, and there will be consequences for those who ignore that responsibility."
…about the authenticity of government bodies or official appointments risks undermining confidence in Nigeria's governance and investment climate," it said. The movement called on the Presidency to publish details of the budgetary provision, including its origin, the administrative processes that led to it, and measures…
…Harcourt, Rivers State. The COAS described the lecture as a strategic platform for examining Nigeria's evolving security environment and strengthening efforts towards a peaceful, secure and prosperous nation. He said Nigeria's security landscape had become increasingly complex due to insurgency, terrorism, banditry, cy…
…qualify. The discretion is total. The process built into Section 216A is also worth examining for what it tells us about leverage. For a state to receive federal funding support, the National Police Council which the President chairs and which is stacked with federal and multi-state representation - must first recommen…
…But beneath the promise of mineral wealth lies a growing security crisis. Across several mining communities, armed attacks have become increasingly frequent, turning mining sites into dangerous flashpoints where miners risk their lives in pursuit of their livelihoods. The latest incident occurred at Nyango, Gyel Distri…
…and discouraging violence, intimidation, hate speech and other actions capable of undermining the electoral process,” Babalola said. She appealed to the monarch to encourage political stakeholders to uphold peace before, during and after the election. “We respectfully solicit Your Imperial Majesty’s intervention in enc…
…that attacks on health facilities endanger patients and frontline workers while undermining efforts to control disease transmission and save lives."To strengthen coordination, WHO and the United Nations have appointed Julien Harneis as Senior Ebola Coordinator following a joint endorsement by WHO Director-General and U…