…and few if any rights. Even those deported to stable democracies like Ghana have been abused, dumped without papers by security forces in neighbouring Togo. Two-thirds of the 39 countries hit by the Trump administration’s full or partial travel bans are in Africa — as are nearly half of nations that have struck murky d…

…N400 million through proxies in connection with appointments into the organisation; abused his office to intimidate individuals and media organisations; participated in fraudulent budget processes; manipulated security agencies; acted under the influence of intoxicating substances while performing official duties; enga…

…Congress (APC) chieftain, Ali Modu Sheriff, has said former Vice President Atiku Abubakar should shelve his 2027 presidential ambition, insisting that it is still the South’s turn to produce Nigeria’s president. Sheriff stated this on Monday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he argued…

…in your country without necessarily needing someone to tell you who to follow, who to abuse, or who to vote for or not,” he said. Segalink stressed that lasting national development begins with citizens taking responsibility for their communities, arguing that genuine leadership is demonstrated through sustained servic…

***Oyo Police Command says FCID, Force Headquarters, Abuja, effected arrest ***Residents confirm arrest ***PFIPC has no CBN account, OAGF clarifies By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief & Adeola Badru IBADAN-The Police have arrested the father and family friend of embattled Director-General of the purported Presidential Eco…

…awards N100m fine against ADC chieftain over suit against judges By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA - The Court of Appeal in Abuja will today hear substantive appeals seeking to set aside the judgment that ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to deregister African Democratic Congress, ADC, and four oth…

…NPA lNSC absolves self from gridlock By Efe Onodjae, Precious Enaike & Florencemary Nwabueze LAGOS - RESIDENTS, motorists and business owners along the Berger/Kirikiri corridor, yesterday, blamed the worsening traffic congestion on the Mile 2-Apapa expressway on the proliferation of container terminals in the area, say…

…of the federation. They also bemoaned the current housing shortage particularly in Abuja and Lagos where unoccupied houses developed by private developers are unaffordable to the people who really need housing are wasting away without occupation in our major cities. They called on all state governments to urgently prov…

…signed by Dr Duan Yun and made available to journalists by the Chinese Embassy in Abuja. According to the statement, the equipment was handed over to the National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI), Umudike, Abia State, representing a significant step forward in agricultural science and technology collaboration betw…

…more appropriate time as Nigeria stands at an important crossroads. "We are blessed with abundant natural resources, an energetic youth population, rich cultural diversity, resilient entrepreneurs and exceptional professionals whose expertise competes favourably with the very best across the world. Yet, despite these e…

…of the 20th Anniversary Edition of the Africa International Housing Show, next week, in Abuja. The announcement has heightened expectations for what is widely regarded as Africa's largest and most influential housing and construction event, which this year is being held under the theme: "Housing Solutions for Low Incom…

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE Benue State Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia on Monday reassured President Bola Tinubu that the All Progressives Congress (APC) remains united in the State despite recent internal disagreements. Governor Alia said he was confident the APC would emerge stronger and deliver greater elect…

…across the country. Sheriff also dismissed the prospects of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who is expected to contest the 2027 election on the platform of the African Democratic Congress, arguing that the presidency should remain in the South for another term. He said Nigeria's political elite reached an unwritt…

Paraguay’s government on Monday condemned remarks made by a senator who racially abused France star Kylian Mbappe after Paraguay was eliminated from the World Cup over the weekend. “The remarks made by Senator Celeste Amarilla, directed at the captain of the French national team, Kylian Mbappe, are contrary to the valu…

…July 27 to August 1, 2026, at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja, will be held under the theme, “From Local Pharmacy Practice to Global Impact: Managing Complex Political Systems.” Organisers said the week-long event would focus on strengthening collaboration among government, healthcare profe…

…and Mediation Training for PAP stakeholders at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre in Abuja. The training, attended by 120 participants, is part of the programme's efforts to strengthen conflict resolution mechanisms and sustain peace across the oil-rich region. According to Otuaro, the Presidential Amnesty Programme's p…

…Election: Integrity Matters" commenced on Monday at INEC headquarters in Abuja, bringing together electoral officers and anti-corruption experts to strengthen transparency in the electoral process. Declaring the workshop open, the INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, represented by National Commissioner, Mrs May Agbamu…

…while addressing journalists after meeting Tinubu at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja, alongside former Governor Gabriel Suswam. He said Suswam's alignment with the APC was among the political developments strengthening the ruling party's prospects in the state. "I am very confident that as I won the election, ev…

…Nomination forms by individual candidates at the national secretariat of the party in Abuja." Sadare said it was highly surprising that "some aspirants who did not secure the desired party tickets were reported to be misleading the public with fake claims through social media even as their supporters do more to create…

By Henry Umoru ABUJA - The Senate has congratulated the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, officers, soldiers and veterans of the Nigerian Army on the occasion of the 2026 Nigerian Army Day Celebration, describing the anniversary as a significant milestone in the country’s military history. The upper…

…to the council’s purported office remained mounted at the Federal Secretariat in Abuja despite the presidency’s insistence that the agency was never established by the federal government. The video, recorded during a press conference in late June, showed Adeyemi defending his claim to the leadership of the alleged coun…

By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief ABUJA - The Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) has clarified that no account was successfully opened with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for the Presidential Economic Advisory Council/Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), stating that no…

…Uyo, which had been identified as a hideout for cult-related activities and illicit drug abuse. "The suspects, identified as Dick Udofia, Emem Charles and Ubong Matthew, were apprehended. During the raid, officers recovered substances suspected to be methamphetamine (Ice), cannabis, commonly referred to as Indian hemp,…

...as final evacuation flight leaves July 10 By Favour Ulebor, Abuja The Federal Government has issued a fresh advisory to Nigerians living in South Africa, urging those who feel unsafe to take advantage of the remaining government-sponsored evacuation flights, with the final flight scheduled to arrive in the country o…

…can also undermine it when misapplied. The distinction between the use, misuse and abuse of AI is therefore essential if research is to retain its credibility and intellectual integrity. The legitimate use of AI lies in its ability to support-not replace-the researcher. AI excels at automating repetitive and time-consu…