Politics

The global business environment is changing in ways that Nigeria cannot afford to passively read. What is emerging is not simply a competition between great powers, nor simply a question of market access. This is a reordering of how Africa is positioned within competing trade architectures. The United States reauthorized the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) only until December …

Navy chief Abbas tasks commanders with using intelligence, technology to improve operations – Top Reporters Navy chief Abbas tasks commanders with using intelligence and technology to improve operations The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, tasked commanders of Nigerian Navy commands, units and establishments to intensify naval operations to defend the territorial integrity of Nigeria and combat all …

*The family announces burial arrangements Founder of Citimark Carriers and Skylimit Courier Nigeria Limited and elder statesman, Chief Victor Adedoyin Fagbemi, has passed on to everlasting glory. The Ekiti State-born philanthropist, who died on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the age of 81, was known for his selflessness, outspokenness, humility, generosity and community service. An accomplished son of Emure-Ekiti, the …

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has launched a platform to mobilize Nigerians at all levels against the All Progressives Congress (APC) by 2027. National Coordinator, Mrs. Lauretta Onuchie, said at a press conference on Wednesday in Abuja, the platform tagged “One ADC Movement” was designed to unite all members of the party across the country. Onuchie explained that the movement …

Post views: 23 Technical advisor Majin Mohammed has expressed confidence that the Niger Tornadoes can revive their struggling season as the team prepares for two crucial consecutive home matches against Kano Pillars and Rivers United. The Minna-based team will host the two matches in urgent need of momentum as they look to end a worrying run of five matches …

Four student leaders in Ogun State were on Tuesday locked up at the Oba Correctional Center for alleged assault, harassment and destruction of property worth millions of naira. The defendants – Hezakiah Adelola, general secretary of NANS Ogun State chapter, Kamil Iseoluwa, Ibikunle Idris and Folorusho Jacob Olugbenga – have been charged with seven counts of conspiracy, assault, harassment and …

Three Senators on Wednesday dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defectors are – Senators Amos Yohanna (Adamawa), Abass Iya (Adawa) and Ikra Bilbis (Zamfara). The defection of the senators was announced in a separate letter read by the President of the Senate, Insha Allah Akpabio, at the plenary session in Abuja. These developments …

The Lagos scene is where books are born – according to the written word, with multifaceted events organized for seasons at a time. I have been many moons away from Lagos, that is “Eko – the city on the lagoon”, in the words of the poet Odia Ofeimun. It was therefore quite a surprise to receive a phone call in …

Nigerian Navy foils sea robbery and rescues 16 passengers along Ibaka-Calabar Canal The Nigerian Navy foiled a suspected sea robbery and rescued 16 passengers along the Ibaka-Calabar Canal during a swift operation on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Acting on intelligence on suspicious activities around buoy 12 along the Ibaka-Calabar strategic maritime corridor. Acting quickly on intelligence, gunboats from the Nigerian …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has kicked off preparations for its 2026 National Convention by inaugurating its Accommodation and Transport Committee in Abuja on Tuesday. Deputy chairman of the committee and Minister of Public Works, David Umahi, while inaugurating the committee on Tuesday, said: “The composition of this committee reflects the importance the party attaches to the responsibilities entrusted to …