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Nigeria Fuel Price Debate: Strategic Reserves, Deregulation and the Obi–Tinubu Argument

By Elizabeth Ugbo The debate over Nigeria’s rising fuel prices intensified after comments by Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra…

Nigeria’s Judiciary Must Defend Its Independence to Save Democracy

By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria’s democracy faces growing institutional pressure, and the judiciary must respond decisively. The courts must defend their…

Electoral Act 2026: How Section 60(3) Could Shape Trust in Nigeria’s 2027 Elections

By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria’s new electoral law is already shaping debate ahead of the next general election. In 2026, the…

Tinubu London Visit: Dare Urges Stronger Nigeria-UK Partnership

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Communication, Sunday Dare, on Sunday said the United…

Renewed Hope and Hope 93 Share Same Ideology, Says Fred Eno

By Elizabeth Ugbo Former UN adviser Fred Eno has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda shares the…

Why Femi Fani-Kayode’s Diplomatic Appointment Could Strengthen Nigeria’s Global Voice

By Elizabeth Ugbo The appointment of Femi Fani-Kayode as a Nigerian ambassador has sparked strong reactions across political circles. President…

Nigerians Injured as Iran Launches Missiles at UAE Amid Rising Global Tensions

By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigerians Among Injured After Iran Missile and Drone Attack Several Nigerians were injured on March 14, 2026,…

US–Iran Tensions Escalate as Tehran Rejects Talks and Launches New Attacks

By Elizabeth Ugbo Tensions between the United States and Iran intensified on Friday as Iranian officials joined a pro-government rally…

Ogun 2027 Governorship Race: Key Contenders, Political Dynamics and Voter Sentiment

By Elizabeth Ugbo The 2027 Ogun State governorship race has begun to attract attention across the state. Political stakeholders, analysts,…

Gombe Governor Celebrates Promotion of Two Police Officers to AIG Rank

By Elizabeth Ugbo Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has congratulated two senior officers, Bello Shehu and Dankombo Morris Fallings,…