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Former Nigerian Heads of State, General Yakubu Gowon and General Ibrahim Babangida (rtd), former Senate Presidents, Senator David Mark and Iyorchia Ayu, have extolled the virtues of the late Professor Jonah Isawa-Elaigwu. They spoke about this during a night of tributes held on Friday evening in Abuja in honor of the late erudite scholar and professor of political science. The …

By Barth Ikiebe The South-South Development Commission (SSDC) has outlined plans to bring electricity to all rural communities in the region. The CEO of SSDC, Usoro Akpabio, disclosed this in a meeting with the CEO of Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Eng. Abba Abubakar Aliyu in Abuja. Ms Akpabio said the initiative aims to empower people, bridge the energy gap and …

Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Joe Igbokwe, has called on the Nigerian government not to bow to mounting pressure and release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the banned Igbo separatist group, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Igbokwe who has been highly critical of the IPOB leader, made the call in a series of posts on his …

Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Professor Bolaji Akinyemi, has warned Nigerians against making imprudent statements that could damage the country’s international image, warning that “there are consequences for our actions.” Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, Akinyemi criticized recent attempts to brand Nigeria with charges of genocide, and described such actions as “unjustified, unjust and dangerous to our …

The Minister of Works, Engineer David Umahi, has reacted angrily to comments made by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on the ongoing controversy over the cost of road projects under the current administration. Umahi spoke on Saturday while inspecting the Keffi section of the Abuja-Mararaba-Keffi road, alongside Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule. He told his guest: “I have a lot …

Nigerian troops neutralize 9 Boko Haram terrorists and recover 5 million ransom in Borno Magumeri (Main Reporters) Troops of the 109 Special Forces Battalion Magumeri, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) has successfully neutralized nine Boko Haram terrorists and recovered five million naira (#5 million) in ransom and weapons. This followed ongoing counter-terrorism operations in the north-east. OPHK troops successfully conducted a …

Nigerian comedian and TV presenter, Teju Babyface, has sparked heated debate online after advising married men not to admit to their wives if they have ever cheated. Teju Babyface, in a trending clip from his latest podcast shared on Friday evening, argued that one act of infidelity does not define a man’s character or make him a “cheater”. The humor …

Senate President Godswill Akpabio said the National Assembly would not give in to the “disturbing instincts” of its members, and stressed that maintaining discipline and adherence to parliamentary rules was critical to safeguarding Nigeria’s democracy. Akpabio stated this in a statement issued on Saturday by Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, entitled “Tests and Triumphs of Nigeria’s Resilient …

The Rotary Club of Abuja Highrise has called on members to focus more on conceptualizing and executing megaprojects that will have a lasting impact for the benefit of communities. Making the appeal in Abuja on Friday in his keynote address marking the first anniversary of the Highrise Rotary Club, Rotarian Dr. Chigoke Ekechukwu, warned against “short-sighted” projects such as boreholes …

Nigeria’s total public debt stock rose to ₦152.40 trillion as of June 30, 2025, according to new data released by the Debt Management Office (DMO) on Saturday. The figure represents an increase of ₦3.01 trillion from the ₦149.39 trillion recorded at the end of March, marking an increase of 2.01 percent in three months. In dollar terms, the debt profile …