Illegal Mining, Deforestation Fuel Insecurity, Experts Warn
By Oluwakemi Kindness Environmental activists, traditional rulers and civil society leaders have warned that Illegal mining, unchecked deforestation and the plunder of Nigeria’s natural resources are fuelling insecurity, displacing communities and creating criminal enclaves that threaten the stability of Nigeria and the wider West African region. They handed down the warning on Tuesday at the […]
Poverty, Inequality Drive Insecurity, Not Religion – NHRC
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) says poverty, inequality and weak access to justice, rather than religion itself, are the main drivers of insecurity in Nigeria. This is as it called on governments to tackle the root causes of violence instead of blaming religious differences. The position on Tuesday was presented at […]
Candidate Imposition: NILDS Seeks Electoral Act Amendment
By Chinedu Echianu Stakeholders at the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) have called on the National Assembly to amend the Electoral Act to impose stiffer sanctions, including the disqualification of political parties, where candidates are imposed under the guise of consensus rather than emerging through transparent and democratic party primaries. The call […]
Tinubu Submits State Police Bill to House for Approval
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has formally transmitted the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) (State Police) Bill, 2026 to the House of Representatives, seeking lawmakers’ approval to create a constitutional framework for the establishment of state police services. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, read the President’s letter during […]
NOA Commends Oyo Rescue Operation, Urges Unity
By Chinedu Echianu The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has called on Nigerians to unite against insurgency and other security threats, saying the country’s diversity remains one of its greatest strengths and must not be exploited by criminal elements seeking to create fear, division and instability. The appeal follows the successful rescue of students and teachers […]
Nigeria Open Billie Jean King Cup Campaign with Win Over Burundi
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Team Nigeria kicked off its 2026 Billie Jean King Cup Africa Group III campaign on a winning note, edging Burundi 2-1 in a thrilling opening tie in Gaborone, Botswana. The victory gives Nigeria an early boost in the race for one of the two coveted promotion places to the Billie Jean King […]
Yobe Launches Health Insurance for State Retirees
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Yobe State Government has approved the enrolment of state and local government retirees into the Social Equity Programme under its health insurance scheme. The Executive Secretary of the Yobe Contributory Healthcare Management Agency, Dr. Babagana Tijjani, announced the approval in a statement issued on Tuesday in Damaturu. Tijjani said Governor Mai […]
Oyo Family Urges FG to Recover Slain Teacher’s Body
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The family of Michael Oyedokun, a teacher killed during the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu and Governor Seyi Makinde to help recover his remains. In an open letter issued on Tuesday, the family thanked the Federal Government, security […]
Moghalu Urges Nigeria to Honour Soyinka More at 92
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Former Central Bank of Nigeria deputy governor Kingsley Moghalu has described Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka as a national treasure and global icon, urging Nigeria to give him greater recognition. Moghalu made the call in a statement on Tuesday to mark Soyinka’s 92nd birthday, praising the literary giant’s contributions to Nigeria, Africa […]
Venezuela Says Deadly Quakes Spared Oil Production
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodriguez, says last month’s deadly earthquakes did not disrupt the country’s oil production. Speaking on Monday, Rodriguez said Venezuela is producing 1.2 million barrels of crude oil per day, about 10% more than a year ago. She added that the government remains confident the economy will continue to […]