Governor Mutfwang salutes Gowon at 91

Governor Caleb Mutfwang has congratulated Yakubu Gowon on his 91st birthday anniversary. The congratulatory message was conveyed in a statement on Sunday. Mr Mutfwang described the former military head of state as a towering national figure and...

Free Nnamdi Kanu Protest Has Killed Tribalism Says Former Ohaneze Vice President As Anambra Markets Gets Total Shutdown

By Okey Maduforo Awka. Immediate past Vice President of Ohaneze Ndigbo Chief Damian Okeke Ogene has described the free Nnamdi Kanu Protest as the end of tribalism in Nigeria. This is coming as all markets , banks and offices were shut down in...

Soludo rejects Biafra talks, Says Igbo prosperity is tied to Nigerian unity

Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has distanced himself from separatist agitation in the South-East, stating that the Igbo people's progress and prosperity are intrinsically linked to the unity of Nigeria. Speaking on Channels Television’s...

UNILORIN Names New Research Centre After Marine and Blue Economy Minister Oyetola

The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has officially inaugurated the Adegboyega Oyetola Centre for Blue and Regenerative Economy. The new centre is established to actively promote research, innovation, and sustainable development within Nigeria's...

Amnesty International Warns Nigeria Against Crackdown On Peaceful #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protesters

Global human rights organization, Amnesty International, has raised the alarm over reports of attempts by Nigerian security forces to suppress peaceful demonstrations in Abuja, calling for the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous...

Five Years After #EndSARS, RULAAC Condemns Nigerian Govt’s Failure To Deliver Police Reform, Justice For Victims

Five years after the historic #EndSARS protests that shook Nigeria and drew global attention to police brutality, the Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has condemned the Nigerian government’s continued failure to implement...

South African Journalist Condemns Al Jazeera Article, Says ‘Christian Genocide’ In Nigeria Driven By Islamist Ideology

South African-born investigative journalist and former CBS News correspondent, Lara Logan, has publicly criticised Qatar-based global news network Al Jazeera for what she called a deliberate misrepresentation of the ongoing Christian genocide in...

Kwara Government Backs Nationwide AI Literacy Initiative, Seeks Formal Partnership

The Kwara State Government has expressed strong support for the AI Literacy for Everyday People project, a nationwide initiative by the Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI), which is backed by the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation. The...

Reject absconder politicians with selfish ambition – Group tells Oyo APC

A political group which goes by the name “FUTURE OYO” has called on the main opposition party in the state , The All Progressives Congress Party to protect the future of the party and Oyo people in general by resisting the fielding of candidates...

Gayton sparks tension with Nigeria comments: ‘I want them to lose’

Minister of Sport Gayton McKenzie has been accused of fuelling rising tensions between South Africa and Nigeria after sharing his views that the latter should not qualify for the Fifa World Cup next year. The West African country will compete...

Diri’s Defection, Opposition from Stakeholders Plunges Bayelsa into Political Crisis…

October 20, (THEWILL) — Tension is mounting in Bayelsa State following reactions to Governor Duoye Diri’s resignation from the governing Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state, alongside members of his cabinet, 23 members of the State House...

Children’s rights and access to justice in Nigeria

BY OYETOLA MUYIWA ATOYEBI The legal rights of Nigerian children are embedded in a range of national laws and international agreements. These laws rest on fundamental principles that safeguard human life, prevent harm, uphold human dignity, and...

Lack of AI skills, not degrees, keeping Nigerian graduates unemployed — Educationist

An educationist, Ademola Adeyemi-King, says the rising unemployment among Nigerian graduates is not just a result of limited job opportunities but a deeper issue. Mr Adeyemi-King, founder of AHDEM Education, says most degree holders lack the...

206,000 Driver's Licenses Await Collection Nationwide, FRSC Appeals to Nigerians

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has disclosed that more than 206,000 driver's licences produced for applicants across Nigeria remain uncollected as of October 17, 2025, urging all eligible individuals to visit their designated centres...

NACAT knocks Delta government over ‘planned fresh charges’ against Fejiro Oliver

The Network Against Corruption and Trafficking (NACAT) has faulted Sheriff Oborevwori, governor of Delta state, over the alleged plan to file a fresh charge against activist Fejiro Oliver. On October 4, the Delta police command began the...

The allegations of Christian genocide in Nigeria

The Nigerian government has denied claims by a US senator that “mass murder” of Christians is taking place in the West African nation. Writing on social media, Ted Cruz claimed that 50,000 Christians have been killed since 2009, with 2,000 schools...

‘Nobody Above The Law’ – EFCC Mum Months After Pledge To Question Tompolo Over Naira-Abuse

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) pledged on its verified 𝕏 handle on May 12, 2025, that it will question renowned Niger-Delta figure, Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, over alleged Naira abuse. “Nobody...

Nigeria Emerges as the Driving Force Behind Africa's Economic and Energy Renaissance

In a dynamic shift that's captivating global observers, Nigeria is firmly establishing itself as the undisputed leader in Africa's burgeoning economic revival. This isn't mere talk or fleeting promises—it's a meticulously crafted movement fueled...

Nigeria’s Senator Ned Nwoko, Actress Regina Daniels Trade Allegations of Abuse and Violence

⬆️ Nigeria’s Senator Ned Nwoko, Actress Regina Daniels Trade Allegations of Abuse and Violence Nigerian senator Ned Nwoko and his wife, Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, have become embroiled in a public feud marked by mutual accusations of abuse,...

Nigerian Banks Hold Their Ground: Strength, Resilience Amid Shifting African Banking Power

1 In the latest Africa’s Top 100 Banks 2025 ranking, Nigeria’s financial institutions have once again demonstrated their resilience in a rapidly evolving continental banking landscape. Despite the economic headwinds that have tested sub-Saharan...