Opinion Nigeria

?I Love Osun State, I No Go Lie’ — Dele Momodu

Dele Momodu reaffirms his deep connection to Osun State, saying, “I will forever remain a major stakeholder,” and explains his support for Gover…

?We All Make Mistakes’: TikToker Mirabel Returns to Social Media After Rehab

Nigerian TikToker Mirabel has returned to social media months after a false rape allegation, police investigation and rehabilitation programme.

2027 Elections: SERAP Urges INEC to Publish Political Donation Limits, Party Finances

SERAP urges INEC to publish political donation limits, party financial records and its 2027 monitoring plan ahead of Nigeria’s general elections.

Alleged Fake Agency Claimed Buhari-Era Approval After Nine Years of Operation

ICPC has uncovered an alleged fake Made-in-Nigeria agency that claimed 2017 FEC approval and operated from the OSGF, prompting Tinubu to order a…

2027 Campaigns: Tinubu, Atiku, Obi in Focus as Fears Grow Over Hate Speech, Personal Attacks

The 2027 campaigns have begun, putting Tinubu, Atiku and Obi in focus as stakeholders warn against hate speech, ethnic profiling, misinformation…

Where Did Nigeria Get the Money to Pay Fuel Subsidy? -By Abdullahi Abubakar

The Federal Ministry of Finance has estimated total subsidy savings at about ₦15.8 trillion, with approximately ₦5.43 trillion attributed to the…

Two Hundred Days in Power: Some Lessons To Learn From General Murtala Mohammed -By John Chibuzo Emmanuel

On this historic day, we must remember General Murtala Muhammed and all he stood for so that we can eternally realize and regret the depth of ou…

Atiku Will Bring Back Fuel Subsidy? The Memory We Must Not Erase -By Abdullahi Abubakar

The fuel subsidy debate is bigger than slogans. Subsidy costs the government enormous amounts of money, creates opportunities for corruption and…

Lagos Gets 360MW Boost as FG Upgrades Four Transmission Substations

Lagos gets a 360MW electricity transmission boost as the Federal Government upgrades substations in Ijora, Apapa Road, Alausa and Lekki.

Allocations Alone Cannot Guarantee State Prosperity — Oyedele

Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele says federal allocations alone cannot guarantee state prosperity, urging states to boost revenue and production.

?I’m 82, Not Afraid of Anybody’ — Onaiyekan Responds to Presidency

Cardinal John Onaiyekan has responded to the Presidency’s criticism, saying he is 82, not afraid of anyone and appeared on television to tell th…

Why Ogogo Cannot Be Moved From Hospital — Jide Kosoko

Jide Kosoko has explained why veteran actor Ogogo cannot be moved from hospital despite more than 300, and possibly over 500, offers of assistan…

2027: ‘Nigerians Are Hungry, Angry’ — Utomi Calls for Massive Voter Turnout

Prof. Pat Utomi has urged Nigerians to turn out massively for the 2027 elections, warning that hunger, poverty and anger are widespread across t…

83 Nigerians Return From South Africa Through Repatriation Exercise

Eighty-three Nigerians have returned from South Africa in a repatriation exercise supported by private individuals, the Ministry of Foreign Affa…

UK Lists 6 Things Eligible Asylum Seekers Can Access When Staying With Friends or Family

The UK has outlined six things eligible asylum seekers can access when staying with friends or family, including financial and travel support.

7 Ways New UK Visa Rules Could Affect Nigerian and Other International Students

New UK visa rules could affect Nigerian and other international students. Here are seven key changes involving work visas, care jobs and permane…

Five Americans Killed in Kenya Helicopter Crash — US State Department

Five American citizens have died in a helicopter crash while sightseeing in central Kenya, the US State Department has confirmed.

Woman Accused of Witchcraft and Set Ablaze By Son Passes Away in Calabar Cross River State -By Leo Igwe

Witchcraft accusation is a crime under the law. Witchcraft claims have no basis in reason, science or reality. As in the case of Mrs Akposi, pas…