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Falana Calls on FG To Challenge Terrorist Tag on APC, PDP

• 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…

Concerns Mount as RMAFC Moves to Rejig Nigeria’s Revenue Allocation Status

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…

Army reshuffles top command, names new GOCs, provost marshal, intelligence chief

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,…

Alleged N4.8trillion Refinery Repairs Scam: Group Sues NNPCL CFO, Dapo Segun, as EFCC Unveils Massive Fraud, Recovers Billions

• 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…

US police, community mourn Nigerian woman found dead in Chicago

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…

Nigerian Security Forces Arrest Top Ansaru Terror Leaders, Says NSA Ribadu

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…

Armed Herdsmen: Catholic Priests decry occupation of 26 churches in Benue

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…

Optimism as Nigeria’s Inflation Rate falls to 21.88% in July 2025

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…

Obi of Onitsha Warns: Why Many African countries Are Overtaking Nigeria

• 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…

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Falana Calls on FG To Challenge Terrorist Tag on APC, PDP

• 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…

Concerns Mount as RMAFC Moves to Rejig Nigeria’s Revenue Allocation Status

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…

Army reshuffles top command, names new GOCs, provost marshal, intelligence chief

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,…

Alleged N4.8trillion Refinery Repairs Scam: Group Sues NNPCL CFO, Dapo Segun, as EFCC Unveils Massive Fraud, Recovers Billions

• 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…

US police, community mourn Nigerian woman found dead in Chicago

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…

Nigerian Security Forces Arrest Top Ansaru Terror Leaders, Says NSA Ribadu

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…

Armed Herdsmen: Catholic Priests decry occupation of 26 churches in Benue

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…

Optimism as Nigeria’s Inflation Rate falls to 21.88% in July 2025

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…

Obi of Onitsha Warns: Why Many African countries Are Overtaking Nigeria

• 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…

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