• Analyst: "This is the time we need Ambassadors to boost Nigeria’s Image" By Abiola Olawale Renowned human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has called on the Federal Government to immediately engage immigration lawyers to challenge a Canadian Court ruling that reportedly slapped a terrorist tag on Nigeria’s two dominant…
By Abiola Olawale The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has initiated a massive overhaul of Nigeria’s Revenue Allocation Formula (RAF). The agency said the review of the allocation formula is aimed at addressing economic disparities among Nigeria’s three tiers of government. This was made known by RMAFC Chairman Mohammed Shehu during a press…
By Obinna Uballa The Nigerian Army has announced a fresh round of postings in its high command, with new General Officers Commanding (GOCs), Principal Staff Officers, and heads of key formations taking office. Major General Chinedu Nnebeife has been appointed GOC 2 Division, Ibadan, while Major General A.S.K. Wase takes over as GOC 1 Division,…
• Wants Mele Kyari Prosecuted By Abiola Olawale The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly made significant strides in unraveling an alleged multi-billion-naira fraud connected to the rehabilitation of Nigeria’s refineries. So far, the funds run into about N4.8 trillion going by current exchange rate differentials. The New Diplomat reports that the development…
By Obinna Uballa Authorities and residents in Illinois, Chicago, United States, are mourning the death of Nigerian-born Olasinmibo Abosede, fondly called Sinmi, whose remains were discovered after she had been missing for more than two weeks. According to reports, the 42-year-old mother was last seen on July 30, leaving her home near Springbrook Golf Course…
By Abiola Olawale Nigeria’s security forces have apprehended two high-ranking leaders of the Al-Qaeda-linked Ansaru terrorist group, dealing a severe blow to its operations. National Security Adviser (NSA) Mallam Nuhu Ribadu made this announcement during a press briefing at the National Counter-Terrorism Centre in Abuja, describing the arrests as a “decisive step” in dismantling the…
By Obinna Uballa Catholic priests in Benue State say armed herdsmen have seized 26 Catholic parishes and outstations in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area, following a reported violent destruction of St. Paul’s Parish, Aye-Twar, on August 11. The Nigerian Catholic Diocesan Priests’ Association (NCDPA), Katsina-Ala Diocese, said the attackers razed the parish house, looted property, burnt…
By Abiola Olawale Nigeria’s headline inflation rate has eased to 21.88% in July 2025, marking a continued downward trend from 22.22% in June, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The NBS reported that the decline, representing a 0.34% drop month-on-month, signals optimism for economic…
• Says, Nigeria Suffering from neglect, poor policies By Obinna Uballa The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe, has lamented that Nigeria is being overtaken by peer African countries in human capital and technological advancement due to years of institutional neglect, policy somersaults, and poor implementation. Speaking at the 27th convocation of the Nigerian…