When ‘No Network’ becomes a national excuse, by Ohimai Unuigboje
Digital transformation is not buying software — why Nigeria’s public digital systems must move from portals and promises to reliable service delivery Not long ago, I had…
Opposition kicks against troop deployment for 2027 elections
Fresh concerns about the credibility of the 2027 general elections came up on Wednesday, with the Independent National Electoral Commission warning that growing insecurity across Nigeria could make it hard…
Court allows el-Rufai to seek treatment in Abuja under ICPC supervision
The federal high court in Kaduna has granted Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of the state, permission to seek medical treatment, specifically dental and eye care, at hospitals in Abuja. J.…
Wike mocks Obi’s NDC defection, says he moves where ‘food is ready’
Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has criticised Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), over his defection to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).…
Electricity workers face threats as system crumbles, Labour laments
Organised Labour in the nation’s electricity industry has raised alarm over worsening insecurity, deepening poverty, and what they describe as a collapsing power sector, claiming that these are…
Dangote Refinery denies petrol price increment, says price remains at N1,275/litre
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has debunked the rumours about a fresh petrol price increment, saying its ex-depot price for petrol remains unchanged at N1,275 per litre. The company disclosed…
Kogi confirms rescue of victims abducted from orphanage
The Kogi State Government has confirmed the safe rescue of all victims abducted from the Daarul-Kitab Islamic Orphanage in Lokoja. The confirmation came in a statement issued on Wednesday in…
APC waives screening requirement for Tinubu ahead of presidential primary
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says its national working committee (NWC) has waived screening requirements for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the party’s presidential primary. In a statement issued on…
Reallocation of Jabi Lake stands even if you ask God to come down, Wike tells pastor
Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has defended the reallocation of Jabi Lake, a popular recreation park in Abuja. In February 2026, the FCT Administration (FCTA) signed…
Court orders forfeiture of properties linked to Sylva
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the interim forfeiture of nine properties linked to former minister of state for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva to the Federal Government. Sylva…
