…Primary School; and Community Grammar School, Esiele, on May 15 sent shockwaves across Nigeria. It was not merely another kidnapping incident. It represented something far more troubling: the apparent expansion of extremist violence into a region long considered outside the traditional operational sphere of Boko Haram.…

…issued a stirring defence of the National Assembly's role as the "load-bearing wall" of Nigeria's democracy, arguing that the legislature must be strengthened and protected if the nation is to avoid a repeat of the June 12, 1993 tragedy. Speaking at The Platform Nigeria, organized to celebrate Democracy Day, Saraki ope…

...Calls for shift from 'Rule of Law' to 'Rule of Justice' in global finance Chima Anyaso, Nigerian entrepreneur,

As Nigeria pushes towards a more digitally driven economy, initiatives focused on closing the technology access gap among women are

As companies shift towards IFRS 18 financial reporting standard, a Nigerian based leading accounting firm, Kreston Pedabo has

Reckitt Nigeria (Reckitt Benckiser Nigeria Limited) has appointed Toyin Ojora Saraki and Abimbola Olashore as Independent Non-Executive Directors. The

…group, if such allegations were established, they would amount to a grave violation of Nigeria's electoral laws and a dangerous threat to the credibility of the democratic process. "The circulation of these videos has generated widespread public concern and threatens to undermine confidence in the integrity of the elec…

…shrinking political space ahead of the 2027 elections, the powers of INEC, and whether Nigeria's electoral laws are gradually making it harder for smaller political parties to survive. For many stakeholders, the controversy is no longer simply about five political parties. It is about the health of Nigeria's democracy…

…Blessed with a temperate climate, rich cultural diversity, and a history as one of Nigeria's foremost commercial centres, Jos North Local Government Area occupies a unique place in Plateau State and the nation's social and economic life. For decades, the area has served as a meeting point for ethnic nationalities, reli…

…banditry, maintaining that no criminal group possesses the strength to overwhelm the Nigerian state. He noted that the battle against insecurity may take time, but victory remains achievable through sustained operations. The governor further stated that government institutions, backed by the armed forces and other secu…

The caucus, at a press conference on Wednesday, had asked President Bola Tinubu to suspend all his 2027 political activities, declare a six-month National Security and Economic Recovery Plan and lead the country or resign.

Good morning! Here is today's summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has uploaded 2,048 results out of 2,445 polling units on its Result Viewing Portal as of 7pm on Saturday, representing 83.7 percent of total results from the Ekiti State governorship election. The fig…

…banditry, maintaining that no criminal group possesses the strength to overwhelm the Nigerian state. He noted that the battle against insecurity may take time, but victory remains achievable through sustained operations. The governor further stated that government institutions, backed by the armed forces and other secu…

…saying "like father, like son" is mainly pejorative but it will be factual saying "like Nigeria, like its leader". But the majority of Nigerians aren't asking after his health or showing concern for his well-being. They just want him to "deliver". But if the people are now expectant beyond empathy, blame the one who ra…

NORTHERN Nigeria is angry. This anger is not strictly borne from the unremitting, horrific spillage of blood on its soil. Rather, Northern Nigeria is angry because it has been rightly called by the name it gave itself. Recently, the progeny of Shehu Usman dan Fodio - the 19th-century Islamic scholar and founder of the…

…Sections 14(1) and 14(2)(b) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) capture the essence of the Nigerian state in line with modern expectations. Section 14(1) states: "The Federal Republic of Nigeria shall be a state based on the principles of democracy and social justice." Section 14(2)…

The heroes of June 12 did not struggle simply for the right to vote. They struggled for a society in

The by-election was conducted following the appointment of Sen. Jimoh Ibrahim as Nigeria's Permanent Representative to the United Nations.

…not only that, that particle is symptomatic of the perennial confusion witnessed in the Nigerian usage scene between the expressions result in/from and resort to. Now what is the nature of the error? We are looking at the difference between result and resort, which many Nigerians, including the reporter whose work is u…

…in slaves lingered on in different parts of 8 THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC HOW THEY CAME 9 Nigeria till about the end of 1850. As we have noted, the British merchants dealt not only in slaves but also in commodities like ivory, pepper, and palm oil. The trade in the more regular articles of commerce grew step by step with the…

…pronounce tọọrọ (two and a half pennies). In a similarly misguided vein, last Thursday, Nigerians had the opportunity of reflecting on the concept of National security vs. State censorship. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, asked newspaper editors - in the name of "patriotism" - to strip…

…his opponents and nay-sayers may call platitudes: celebrating the so-called "enduring Nigerian spirit" and "27 unbroken years" of democracy. I am sure you know many have questioned the kind of democracy we operate here! The President then proceeded to have germane words - if they are heeded - for many critical sectors…

THE trajectory of democratic governance in Nigeria, from 1999 to date, calls for continuous reflective engagements from all quarters, not least from the Nigerian Political Science Association (NPSA). This is why the theme of its 35th Conference: "26 Years of Democracy in Nigeria: Reflections on Praxis and Challenges",…

…the move is aimed at expanding the global reach of African music rather than abandoning Nigeria. Animashaun made the clarification amid conversations surrounding the relocation of the award ceremony, stressing that The Headies remains deeply rooted in Nigeria despite its international expansion. According to him, Afric…

…to belong. Style was storytelling Music was identity Presence was performance Young Nigerians showed up not just to celebrate culture, but to interpret it – confidently, creatively, unapologetically. The Village didn't just host the moment. It scaled it! As day turned to night, the energy only intensified. Performances…