Data from the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) showed that the benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) surged by 61 per cent year-to-date, rising from 155,613.03 basis points […]
Year: 2026
‘Credible Elections Can’t be Harvested from Rigged Primaries’
Again, Nigerians are preparing to go to the polls early next year to elect candidates into various offices, at National and State levels. But, given […]
US cuts tariffs on farm equipment, offers metals incentives to spur investment
The US has eased tariffs on certain agricultural and industrial equipment and introduced incentives for companies that use US-made steel and aluminum, the White House […]
How Financial Stress Is Fueling Mental Health Crisis In Nigeria
While the financial consequences of these challenges are widely discussed, their impact on mental health often receives far less attention. Across Nigeria, financial stress is […]
Clearing the Fog on the Electoral Act 2026, INEC’s Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 Elections
This article by Festus Okoye examines several court cases brought by political parties, SDP, NNPP and Youth Party, the pronouncements of the courts on the issues arising […]
4 dead as Russia launches major attack across Ukraine, authorities say
A commercial building burns after a Russian attack in Kyiv, Ukraine. (Photo: AP) Russian attacks across Ukraine killed four people in Dnipro and damaged two […]
Nigerians Challenge Celebrities To Lead Campaign For Abducted Oyo Student
The incident, which has left families anxious and communities shaken, has sparked widespread condemnation from Nigerians at home and abroad Several celebrities have condemned the […]
ECNBA Releases Final List of Candidates
Stories by Steve Aya The Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (ECNBA) has released the final list of qualified candidates for the 2026 national […]
‘You’ve Destroyed Atiku’ — Presidency Reacts As Babachir Bombs Ex-VP
According to Onanuga, Lawal has inflicted more damage on the former vice president than any criticism from the presidency. Lawal, in a Facebook post on […]
Court Dismisses $19.6m Suit Against NNPCL
An Abuja Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has dismissed a $19.6 million suit filed by Alternate Dimensions Ventures Limited against the Nigerian National Petroleum […]
Onuigbo Sues For Unity, Hope Amid Recent Kidnapping Incidents
Onuigbo, while expressing his deepest condolences to the victims and their families, described the development as a painful experience not only for those directly affected […]
Effect of Oral Retraction of Confessional Statement during Trial
In the Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at Abuja On Friday, the 4th day of July, 2025 Before Their Lordships John Inyang Okoro Tijjani Abubakar […]
Texas’ Abbott wheelchair-dunks on NY gov as Trump sits courtside in MAGA Knicks-Spurs troll before Hochul claps back
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has clapped back after Texas Governor Greg Abbott posted an artificial intelligence-generated image depicting himself dunking a basketball over her […]
Atiku Blasts Babachir Lawal Over ADC Primary, Says Ex-SGF Bitter
Lawal, who announced his resignation from the ADC on Monday, had alleged that Atiku influenced the outcome of the party’s presidential primaries conducted across the […]
Pete Hegseth blocks promotions of Black and women military officers in latest anti-DEI push
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth blocked at least seven officers from being promoted to one-star admirals in what appears to be his latest attack on diversity […]
PRAWA, LACON Launch Paralegal Studies Programme
The Prisoners Rehabilitation and Welfare Action (PRAWA) has entered into a partnership with the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria (LACON) and Clifford University, to introduce […]
"You're F***ing Crazy, Would Be In Prison If It Weren't For Me": Trump Lashes Out At Netanyahu Over Lebanon
Washington: US President Donald Trump reportedly lashed out at Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a heated phone call over Israel’s escalation in Lebanon, which […]
US-Iran War Live Updates: Trump ‘couldn’t care less’ if talks fail, oil prices surge
The West Asia war saw several dramatic twists overnight, with Donald Trump saying he “couldn’t care less” if Iran talks fail, while also claiming attacks […]
Four dead as Russia launches major attack across Ukraine, authorities say
Russian attacks across Ukraine killed four people in Dnipro and damaged two apartment buildings in the capital Kyiv early on Tuesday, authorities said, after days […]