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Nigeria Needs New Constitution to Deepen Democracy, Says Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu

  The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has emphasized the urgent need for a new constitution that will allow Nigeria’s democracy to flourish and better serve its citizens.   Kalu made the call on Monday during a consultative session with national chairmen, secretaries, and women leaders of registered political […]

Israeli Forces Bombs Gaza Despite Trump’s Ceasefire Call

Israeli Forces Bombs Gaza Despite Trump’s Ceasefire Call     Israeli forces launched a fresh wave of air and artillery strikes on Gaza early Saturday, just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump publicly urged Israel to halt its bombardment and commit to a ceasefire.   According to Gaza’s civil defense agency, multiple residential areas were […]

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Dangote Reassigns Sacked Refinery Engineers to Sugar, Cement Plants

  In a new twist to the controversy surrounding the recent dismissal of some engineers at the Dangote Refinery, the Dangote Group has reportedly reassigned the affected personnel to its sugar and cement subsidiaries.   Sources within the company confirmed on Monday that the reassignment followed internal consultations and restructuring efforts aimed at optimizing manpower […]

Lagos Remains Home to Nigeria’s Wealthiest: Top Ten Richest People in Lagos State 2025 Revealed

Lagos State has once again affirmed its position as Nigeria’s economic powerhouse, hosting the majority of the nation’s billionaires and top business magnates. According to a compilation based on Forbes Africa and Billionaires.Africa’s 2025 billionaire reports, ten of the country’s most influential and wealthiest individuals maintain major business operations or residences in Lagos. At the […]

ADC Warns Against Sale of NNPC Assets, Amendments to Petroleum Act

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has cautioned the Federal Government against amending the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) and selling the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd)’s equity in joint ventures.   The party said the move could undermine Nigeria’s sovereignty, weaken its economy, and endanger future generations.   This was disclosed in Abuja on […]

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Shettima: Nigeria Is Bigger Than Any Trade Union

  Vice President Kashim Shettima has declared that Nigeria’s collective interest supersedes that of any trade union or organization, emphasizing the need for unity and responsibility in pursuing national progress.   Shettima made the remark on Monday in Abuja at the opening of the 31st Nigerian Economic Summit (NES 31), themed “The Reform Imperative: Building […]

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FG Flags Off National Immunisation Campaign, Targets 16 Million Children

The Federal Government has launched an integrated immunisation campaign aimed at vaccinating over 16 million Nigerian children against measles and other preventable diseases.   The campaign, officially flagged off in Abuja, is part of a broader national effort to eliminate measles by 2030.   It also includes vaccination against polio, the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), and […]

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36,000 Bauchi Women Rally for Passage of Reserved Seats Bill

  No fewer than 36,000 women in Bauchi State have thrown their weight behind the proposed Reserved Seats Bill, urging the National Assembly to expedite its passage to promote women’s inclusion in governance and political representation across Nigeria.   The women, under the aegis of the Nigerian League of Women Voters (NILOWV), submitted a petition […]

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Nigeria’s Oil Boom: Active Rigs Surge by 762% Under Tinubu’s Administration

Nigeria’s oil and gas sector is experiencing a major revival under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, with new data showing a dramatic rise in the number of active oil rigs a key indicator of industry growth and investor confidence.   According to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), the number of operational crude oil rigs […]