Minister Calls For Fair Resource Distribution Across Communities

Minister of Regional Development, Abubakar Momoh, has called on the regional development commissions to be fair in discharging their duties by carrying all communities along. The minister charged them to partner with the state governments, the private sector, development partners, and communities. Momoh stated this at the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) two-day workshop on the review of the policy roadmap, held between 7–8 October 2025 in Lafia, Nasarawa State. He said, “Mr President has...

Nigerian Leaders and the Frequent Certificate Forgery Conundrum

“Currently, there are many people with records of gaining admission into the university, but who have no record of graduation.” —Ebuka Onyekwelu As odd as it may look, Nigeria is a country where the well-educated are not likely to end up around the seat of power. There are many reasons for this, ranging from our overly monetized politics to the mere fact that, in most instances, those in power do not particularly appreciate knowledge because...

World Bank says Tinubu’s Reforms Stabilise Economy, Worsen Hardship

Economic reforms implemented in recent years have prevented Nigeria from plunging into a fiscal crisis and helped stabilise macroeconomic conditions, but they have also placed severe strain on ordinary citizens, with the number of poor Nigerians rising by an additional 58 million over six years, the World Bank has said. In its latest Nigeria Development Update (NDU), published in May 2025, the Bank cautioned that the gains from subsidy removal, foreign-exchange liberalisation and tax reform...

Federal Govt Establishes New Negotiation Committee For Tertiary Institutions

The federal government has set up the Mahmud Yayale Ahmed–led Expanded Negotiation Committee for Tertiary Institutions to enhance discussions with academic and non-academic unions across universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education across the country. ​Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, while inaugurating the new committee in Abuja, said it was established to harmonize all negotiation processes under a unified and coordinated framework that ensures institutional continuity and sector-wide inclusiveness. Alausa called on all academic and non-academic...

Senator Natasha Resumes Plenary After Six-Month Suspension

The Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan had returned to the Red Chamber on Tuesday six-month suspension from the Senate. Her arrival drew the attention of her colleagues, several of whom, including Senators Abdul Ningi (PDP–Bauchi), Ali Ndume (APC–Borno), and Aminu Tambuwal (PDP–Sokoto), exchanged pleasantries with her as she settled into her seat. The lawmaker walking in as Senate President Godswill Akpabio was delivering his address of welcome to lawmakers. Akpoti-Uduaghan’s return comes after...

INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu bows out 10-year tenure

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, on Tuesday, ended his 10-year tenure as head of the electoral body. Professor Yakubu had, after a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners at the commission’s head office in Abuja, stepped down and handed over to Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu, a national commissioner at the commission who has taken over in acting capacity. The immediate past INEC chairman explained that he was stepping down to...

Imisi Crowned Winner of Big Brother Naija Season 10

Imisi Ayanwale has been crowned the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 10, taking home a total prize worth ₦150 million, including ₦80 million in cash, after an electrifying finale held on Sunday night in Lagos. Imisi secured the title with 42.8 per cent of the total votes, far ahead of her closest rival, Dede, who garnered 15.94 per cent, and third-place finisher Koyin with 15.23 per cent. The full breakdown among the final nine...

World Teachers’ Day: Oyebanji Extends Ekiti Teachers’ Retirement Age To 65 years 

…Presents N46 Million Cheques To Exceptional Teachers Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has approved the immediate extension of the retirement age of teachers in the state from 60 years to 65 years and the service year raised from 35 to 40 years. He also rewarded outstanding teachers in the state with cash gifts totaling N46 million, approved upward review of Science Teachers and Head of Department allowances, as well as immediate payment of 2019 leave...

‘The Grass Is Not Greener There’, Bright Chimezie Warns African Youths Eyeing the West

Veteran Nigerian highlife musician Bright Chimezie has implored young Africans to invest in the development of their own countries rather than seeking greener pastures abroad. Speaking recently on The Honest Bunch Podcast, he criticised what he described as Africa’s “misplaced dependence on the West,” saying many of the continent’s youth still hold the belief that genuine success is found outside Africa. “We Africans must find a way. Our problem is here. We are helping those...

Nigerians Paint New York in Green and White at Independence Day Parade & Carnival

In a display of vibrant patriotism, thousands of Nigerians and friends of Nigeria transformed midtown Manhattan into a spectacle of colour, music and unity on Saturday as they marked the 2025 Nigeria Independence Day Parade and Carnival. The procession, which stretched from East 38th Street to East 24th Street along Madison Avenue, forced the closure of one of the city’s busiest corridors to vehicular traffic, as the parade wound through the heart of Manhattan. Organised...

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