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,…
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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…
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…
Zamfara Security: Lawal Meets Tinubu Over Insecurity, Economic Growth
By Elizabeth Ugbo Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday at the Presidential Villa…
DSS Arraigns El-Rufai Over Alleged Wiretapping in Abuja
By Elizabeth Ugbo The Department of State Services has arraigned Nasir El-Rufai before the Federal High Court in Abuja for…
Lebanon Ceasefire Talks, Strait of Hormuz Tensions, and Rising Oil Prices
By Elizabeth Ugbo Lebanon and Israel will hold a second round of ceasefire talks in Washington on Thursday, as Lebanese…
Senate Urges Emergency Measures as Boko Haram Attacks Intensify
By Elizabeth Ugbo The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday in Abuja called on the Federal Government to consider suspending political activities…
Supreme Court Reserves Judgement on ADC, PDP Leadership Crises Ahead of 2027 Elections
By Elizabeth Ugbo The Supreme Court of Nigeria on Wednesday reserved judgement on leadership disputes within the African Democratic Congress…