By Abubakar Siddique Mohammed The moral blindness of our political leadership is becoming ever more alarming. At a time when the world is witnessing the unspeakable atrocities being committed against the people…
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Team Nigeria Set to Depart for World Para-Powerlifting Championships in Santiago, Chile
By Ado Salisu Team Nigeria is set to depart for Santiago, Chile, to compete in the prestigious World Para-Powerlifting Championships, from August 11 to 18, 2025. The team, comprising Nigeria’s finest para-powerlifters,…
UNICEF Appoints New Country Representative for Nigeria
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has announced the appointment of Ms. Wafaa Saeed Abdelatef as the new UNICEF Country Representative in Nigeria. This was disclosed in a…
Team Nigeria Jets Out to Algeria for Inaugural African School Sports Championship
By Ado Salisu A contingent of 60 student-athletes have departed Nigeria for Annaba, Algeria, to compete in the inaugural edition of the African School Sports Championship, taking place from July 26 to…
Nigeria Retains 4th Position Among Africa’s Largest Economies After GDP Rebasing
By Zulaiha Danjuma Nigeria’s economy still ranks fourth among the largest growing economies in Africa despite the recalculation of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) The National Bureau of Statistics(NBC) released the…
Abuja Remains Safe For Citizens, Visitors Alike – FG
The Federal Government of Nigeria has taken note of the latest security advisory issued by the Embassy of the United States, restricting its staff and their families from non-official travel to military…
Nigeria’s Democracy a Model for West African Stability – Foreign Minister Tuggar
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has declared Nigeria’s democratic tradition a stabilising force in the West African region, calling it a model worthy of emulation as the subcontinent…
Nigeria’s Democracy and Imperative of Evidence-based Nation Building
By Michael Olaogun Since the fifth century, the concept of democracy as a “people-oriented” system of government has permeated different parts of the world, adapting to various cultural and historical contexts with…
The So Called Ibrahamic House Suggestion In Nigeria
By Abdu Labaran Malumfashi The arrival on our shores of the suggestion of a ‘united’ Ibrahamic House, has exposed the backwardness of Nigeria in serious matters. A case that has been discussed…
Nigeria a Kleptocracy: ‘Country rule by thieves’
By Comrade Musa Mohammed Kleptēs (thief) and kratos (rule), and it refers to the sort of political regime in which the rulers follow their energy to frequently plunder public treasuries for their…
How AI is Shaping the Future of Digital Rights in Nigeria
By Ali Sabo Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quietly changing how Nigerians live, work, and interact online. From the way social media platforms filter content to how government agencies track data, AI is…
Election Season in Nigeria: A Period for Reflective Contemplation
By Engr. Bello Gwarzo Abdullahi, FNSE Midway through his inaugural term, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is already grappling with escalating pressure as opposition parties commence strategizing for the 2027 elections. Election season…
IBB’s Portrayal of Nigerian Media: A loyal adversary or the government’s frenemy?
By John Andah As a devoted historian of Nigeria’s media landscape, I approached the recently launched autobiography of former military president, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (retd.), with keen interest – particularly to…
Nigeria Seeks to Deepen Maritime Collaboration with The Gambia
By Mustapha Salisu The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has expressed Nigeria’s desire to strengthen maritime collaboration with The Gambia to enhance regional security and economic growth. The…
U.S. Ambassador denies USAID involvement with Boko Haram
The U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills Jr, has said that there’s no evidence to back allegations that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funded the Boko Haram terrorist group…
Nigeria and the Concurrent Collapse of Consumate Colosuses
By Bala Ibrahim On Friday, February 14, 2025, Nigeria was greeted by the short but sad news of the demise of Pa Ayo Adebanjo, at his home in Lekki, Lagos. The message…
Locating Nigeria in the Global Digital Landscape by Y. Z. Ya’u, CITAD
Late last year, the Portulans Institute, an independent, nonpartisan research and educational institute based in Washington, DC, released the 2024 Global Network Readiness Index (NRI 2024). The NRI annually ranks countries across…
Immunisation: Over 3m Nigeria, Ethiopia children to benefit from SCI’s new project
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Save the Children Immunisation Accelerator, funded by GSK, has awarded two innovation projects for finding unique solutions to help more children receive vaccinations. This was contained in…
CISLAC Lauds Recovery of Diezani’s $52.88M Assets, Calls for Transparency
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has commended the repatriation of $52.88 million in recovered assets linked to former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, by the…
Nigeria Opposition and the Symbolic Surge of Smart-Mouth
By Bala Ibrahim Since last week, when, pursuant to a question put forward to the National Publicity Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Mr. Felix Morka, by the Arise TV,…
The Giant Stumbles: Can Nigeria Rise Again?
By Shamsuddeen Suleiman Malami Hope for the future is the lifeline of many Nigerians, even when the present feels bleak. For decades, this hope has kept the nation moving despite countless challenges….
15th Kano Emir, Aminu Ado Bayero, Returns to Nigeria After Working Visit to Egypt
The 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, has received a warm and overwhelming welcome from thousands of Kano residents upon his return to Nigeria after an official visit to Egypt….
France’s Duplicity and Niger’s Accusations: A Case for Scrutiny
By Umar Ardo, Ph.D The accusations made by Niger’s President Abdourahamane Tchiani against France for its alleged role in fueling insurgencies in Nigeria and the Sahel region are not without merit. Historical…
Niger-Nigeria Relations: A Call for Diplomacy and Restraint
By Adamu S Ladan So, Africa unite Afri- Africa unite, yeah Unite for the benefit of your people (Africa unite) Unite for it’s later than you think (Africa unite) Unite for the…
Nigeria’s Leadership Conundrum: A Call for Unity and Effective Governance: By S.S Malami
As Nigerians, it’s essential to understand the stance of our leaders and their vision for the country’s future. However, it’s becoming increasingly clear that not every decision made by our leaders is…