Stakeholders’ Meeting in Ogun Central: Dispute Over Amosun’s Influence Sparks Debate
By Elizabeth Ugbo A stakeholders’ meeting in Ogun Central has sparked controversy following conflicting reports about the reception of Ibikunle…
Central Bank of Nigeria Raises Card Fees to N1,500, Unveils New Bank Charges Effective May 2026
By Elizabeth Ugbo The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has increased debit and credit card issuance fees to N1,500, effective…
Alleged Coup Plot in Nigeria: Military, Civil Trials Spark Legal Controversy
By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria faces intense scrutiny as authorities prosecute an alleged coup plot against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. On…
Zoning in Nigeria: Equity at Home vs Politics in Abuja
By Elizabeth Ugbo Since Nigeria returned to democracy in 1999, politicians have loudly defended zoning at the national level. Yet,…
Hadi Sirika Declares 2027 Senate Bid Amid EFCC Trial
By Elizabeth Ugbo Former Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika has announced his intention to contest the Katsina North Senatorial seat in…
US–Iran Naval Standoff Escalates in Strait of Hormuz Amid Maritime Seizures
By Elizabeth Ugbo On Thursday, the Pentagon confirmed that the United States military conducted a maritime interdiction and right-of-visit operation…
Lebanon–Israel Talks Spark Division as War Intensifies
By Elizabeth Ugbo Lebanon and Israel have entered rare direct talks in Washington, DC, on April 24, 2026, to address…
Why Wale Edun Was Removed: Inside Tinubu’s Cabinet Shake-Up
By Elizabeth Ugbo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu removed Finance Minister Wale Edun in April 2026 in Abuja, Nigeria, amid rising…
Nigeria Loan Debate: Economists, Atiku Clash Over $516m Sokoto–Badagry Highway Funding
By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has requested Senate approval for a $516.3 million external loan from Deutsche Bank…
Former Ivory Coast Star Aboulaye Traore Jailed for Rape
By Elizabeth Ugbo Former Aboulaye Traoré has been sentenced to three years in prison by a court in Bouaké for…