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Iran Denies US Talks as Middle East Conflict Escalates After Deadly Strikes

By Elizabeth Ugbo Tensions in the Middle East escalated on Monday after Donald Trump claimed the United States held talks…

ICPC to Arraign Nasir El-Rufai in Kaduna Court Tuesday Over Fraud Charges

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) will arraign Nasir El-Rufai on Tuesday at…

The Trouble With the North: Why Elite Consensus Matters for Development

By Elizabeth Ugbo Northern Nigeria faces rising poverty, insecurity, and poor education. The region’s elites struggle to unite on development…

Maiduguri Bombings Expose Nigeria’s Moral Fatigue and Unequal Grief

By Elizabeth Ugbo On March 16, 2026, multiple suicide bombings struck Maiduguri in Borno State, Nigeria. The attacks hit the…

Governor Inuwa Yahaya Hosts Emir of Gombe for Sallah Homage, Highlights Seven Years of Development

By Elizabeth Ugbo Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya on Eid-el-Fitr hosted the Emir of Gombe, Abubakar Shehu Abubakar III, at the…

Kwankwaso Hosts Obi, Makinde, Dickson in Kano for Sallah Celebration

By Elizabeth Ugbo Former Kano State governor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, hosted Peter Obi, Seyi…

Tinubu Meets Governors, Prioritises Security and Economic Relief

By Elizabeth Ugbo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday met with state governors in Lagos during the Eid al-Fitr celebration,…

SERAP Demands Transparency Over Alleged ₦210 Trillion Discrepancy in NNPCL Accounts

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked Senate President Godswill Akpabio to ensure full transparency…

APC Fixes March 24 for Aspirants’ Screening Ahead of National Convention

By Elizabeth Ugbo The All Progressives Congress (APC) has fixed Tuesday, March 24, for screening aspirants for national offices in…

ADC Leadership Crisis Deepens as Rival Factions Battle for INEC Recognition

By Elizabeth Ugbo The leadership crisis in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) escalated on March 16, 2026, in Abuja, as…