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…
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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…
Trump Threatens ICE Deployment to Airports Amid Shutdown Crisis
By Elizabeth Ugbo Donald Trump has threatened to deploy Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to US airports, on Saturday,…
Nigeria Expands Clemency and Prison Reforms to Reduce Overcrowding
By Elizabeth Ugbo The Federal Government of Nigeria is granting pardons and implementing structural reforms in correctional facilities across the…