‘Consensus’ or Imposition? Electoral Act Sets Clear Rules for Political Parties
The growing controversy surrounding the adoption of “consensus candidates” within Nigerian political parties has once again drawn attention to the provisions of the country’s electoral laws and the limits of internal party democracy. Recent developments…
Uzor Arukwe Wins Best Lead Actor at AMVCA 12
Popular Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe emerged as one of the biggest winners at the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards after clinching the Best Lead Actor award for his role in Colours of Fire. The glamorous award ceremony, held on…
Ex-President Urges Octogenarians to Exercise, Rest Well for Longer Life
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has advised elderly Nigerians, particularly octogenarians, to embrace healthier lifestyles through regular exercise, adequate rest and controlled eating habits in order to live longer and healthier lives.…
“The Broken Work Culture Nigerians Keep Enduring” – Bukola Fortune-Omosola
The recent conversation sparked by comments from Tosin Olorunda, CEO of Moniepoint describing Nigeria’s employment market as “skill-weak,” has once again exposed a reality many Nigerian workers know too well but rarely say out loud: the country’s work…
Can DANGOTE’S Orienteering Upscale Nigeria’s Defective Power Sector?
For decades, Nigeria has struggled to generate even 6,000 megawatts of stable electricity despite repeated reforms, ambitious policy targets, and billions of dollars invested in the sector. Now, billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote is positioning…
Hantavirus Outbreak: Countries on High Alert As Contact Tracing Begins
With memories of the COVID-19 pandemic still fresh, the emergence of another potentially deadly virus linked to human transmission has triggered concern among global health authorities. A hantavirus outbreak aboard the expedition cruise vessel MV Hondius…
Why Nigerian Government Stopped The Misuse of Honorary Doctorate Titles
The Federal Government has introduced a new regulatory framework aimed at curbing the growing misuse and commercialisation of honorary doctorate degrees in Nigerian tertiary institutions. Why? The decision, approved by the Federal Executive Council,…
Oyo Gets UNICEF-Backed Nutrition Boost as 20 LGAs Targeted in New Programme
The UNICEF, with funding support from the United States, has launched a nutrition intervention programme in Oyo State, selecting 20 local government areas to benefit from efforts aimed at tackling malnutrition in early childhood. The initiative, unveiled…
NMMA Opens 2026 Call for Entries, Invites Journalists Nationwide
The Board of Trustees of the Nigeria Media Merit Award (NMMA) has announced the commencement of its 2026 call for entries, inviting journalists and media organisations across the country to submit outstanding works published or broadcast in 2025. In a…
Nigeria Climbs Henley Passport Rankings Despite Drop in Visa-Free Access
Nigeria has recorded a modest rise on the global passport ladder, moving up six places on the Henley Passport Index since the administration of Bola Tinubu began in May 2023. According to the latest April 2026 edition of the index, the Nigerian passport…