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It is obvious that without law and order, human existence would descend into what Thomas Hobbes famously described as a state of nature, where life is “nasty, brutish, and short.” Officers of the Nigerian Police Force are among the main reasons why citizens can sleep with some degree of safety and reassurance. They are men and women who stand alert …

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects global economic growth to be slightly weaker than previously estimated and warned that rising geopolitical tensions and energy disruptions are weighing on activity. “Once again, the global economy is threatened with going off track – this time due to the outbreak of war in the Middle East at the end of February 2026,” the …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s determination to build a transparent, efficient and technology-driven tax system aimed at boosting Nigeria’s economic growth. The President made this known during the inauguration of the new headquarters of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) in Abuja, describing the project as a milestone in the ongoing economic reforms. The newly opened facility, a …

Investors in the Nigerian equity market earned N884 billion at the close of trading on Tuesday. This follows a surge in the prices of shares such as Stanbic, ETI and NGX Group, among others, on the stock exchange floor. The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) index increased to 205,913.93 points from 204,458.86 points on the previous trading day. After five hours …

The outgoing Resident Electoral Commissioner in Osun State, Dr Mutiu Agboke, on Tuesday urged staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission to maintain professionalism and ensure that only the will of the electorate determines the winners of the elections. Agboke gave the commission during his farewell address at a handover ceremony held at the Segun Agbaje Hall, INEC Headquarters, Osogbo. …

By Victor Osula, Abuja Nigeria’s Supreme Court has set April 22, 2026, for the hearing of two high-stakes appeals arising from leadership disputes within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), while also granting an expedited hearing in both matters due to their political urgency and electoral implications. The twin appeals, which border on the legitimacy …

*To sponsor the winner in China for the World Championship Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has gifted Ekiti-born Miss Adeolu Oluwadamilola, who recently emerged winner of the Africa Spelling Bee competition, her coach and her school, St. Lawrence Metropolitan College, Ado Ekiti cash gifts worth N8 million. The Governor also pledged to sponsor the African Spelling Bee champion, along …

… Warns against “imposed consensus”, calls for resistance Daud Olatunji A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun State, Otunba Segun Showunmi, has criticized the emergence of Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Ogun State in the forthcoming elections, warning that the development signals a dangerous drift …

By Victor Osula Abuja Another commander and six soldiers were killed after troops from Sector 3 of the Joint Task Force (North-East), Operation HADIN KAI, repelled a terrorist attack on a military post in Monguno, Borno state. A statement released on Monday by Operation HADIN KAI Media Information Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, said the attack occurred late on Sunday, …

Party primary elections over the years have been the beacon of internal democracy, cohesion of different party structures and team spirit to ensure the victory of a candidate who emerges victorious in transparent party primary elections.This will allow a political party to face opposition party candidates in major elections.A transparent party primary election for the selection of the APC governorship …