EndSARS @5: Memories, Martyrs, and the Unfinished Struggle for Justice …Why accountability and justice remain elusive — Lawyers Five years ago, the streets of Nigeria erupted with defiant chants from its youth — voices united against police brutality, raised placards demanding: “End SARS! End impunity!” From Lagos to Abuja, Port Harcourt to Jos, young Nigerians … Read more
Amupitan’s INEC Chairmanship: A New Era of Reform, Trust, and Political Complexity The confirmation of Prof. Joash Amupitan as Chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) marks a pivotal moment in the nation’s democratic evolution. He takes over from Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, whose decade-long tenure ended on June 18, 2025, after serving two consecutive … Read more
BBNaija Winner, Imisi, Unveils Plans to Establish Girl-Child Empowerment Foundation Big Brother Naija Season 10 winner, Opeyemi Ayanwale, popularly known as Imisi, has announced plans to establish a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) dedicated to empowering and supporting the girl child. Imisi made this known shortly after receiving an additional ₦2 million cheque from BetKing during a … Read more
2026 WCQ: Osimhen Is the Best Striker in the World, We’re Ready for Playoffs — Chelle Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has hailed Victor Osimhen as the best striker in the world after the Galatasaray forward inspired Nigeria to a commanding victory over Benin Republic in Uyo on Tuesday. Nigeria triumphed 4–0 in the … Read more
2027: Opposition Divided Over NASS Plan to Shift Elections to November 2026 A fresh proposal by the National Assembly to move the 2027 presidential and governorship elections to November 2026 has caused a split among opposition parties. While some opposition leaders see the plan as a ploy to extend President Bola Tinubu’s time in office, … Read more
FG Warns of ‘No Work, No Pay’ as ASUU Embarks on Two-Week Nationwide Strike The Federal Government has warned that it will enforce the no work, no pay policy as the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) begins a two-week nationwide warning strike today, following the expiration of its 14-day ultimatum over unresolved issues with … Read more
Super Eagles Arrive Safely in Uyo After Flight Scare Nigeria’s Super Eagles have safely arrived in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, following a tense flight delay caused by a technical issue on their aircraft en route from South Africa. The team, who are set to face Benin Republic in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier … Read more
Gas Retailers Not Behind Cooking Gas Price Surge — LPGAR The Liquefied Petroleum Gas Retailers Association of Nigeria (LPGAR) has dismissed claims that retailers are responsible for the recent surge in the price and scarcity of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas. In a statement issued on Saturday in Lagos, Mr. Ayobami … Read more
World Bank Still Nigeria’s Top Creditor as Debt Rises to N152.4tn — DMO Nigeria’s total public debt has climbed to N152.40 trillion as of June 30, 2025, according to new data released by the Debt Management Office (DMO) on Saturday. The figure represents a N3.01 trillion increase from N149.39 trillion recorded at the end of … Read more
How Nigeria Can Still Qualify for the 2026 World Cup After Lesotho Win Nigeria’s hard-fought 2–1 victory over Lesotho on Friday has kept their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes alive — but their fate remains finely balanced as the Group C campaign nears its conclusion. Goals from captain William Troost-Ekong and debutant Akor Adams … Read more