In a compelling appearance on Arise News, Prof. Okey Ikechukwu, Executive Director of Development Specs Academy, provided a candid assessment of the growing political dynamics in Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking bluntly, Prof. Ikechukwu expressed strong skepticism about the viability of the opposition coalition, which is being championed by a mix of […]
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday inaugurated the Board of Directors of the National Credit Guarantee Company Limited (NCGC Ltd), reaffirming the federal government’s commitment to unlocking access to finance for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across the country. The inauguration, which took place at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, marks a significant step […]
United States President, Donald Trump is set to host five African heads of state at the White House on July 9, 2025, for a strategic meeting focused on commercial partnerships and economic cooperation. However, Nigeria — Africa’s most populous nation and largest economy — is notably absent from the invitation list, sparking conversations across […]
Justice Ebiyerin Omukoro of the Bayelsa State High Court has regained his freedom after spending 12 days in captivity. The judge, who was abducted on June 21, 2025, in Yenagoa, was released on Wednesday following sustained security operations and negotiation efforts by law enforcement agencies. Omukoro was kidnapped in front of Kilimanjaro Eatery along the […]
As Nigeria approaches the celebration of its 65th independence anniversary, the Federal Government has announced plans to honour 250 outstanding Nigerians who have made significant contributions to national development across various sectors. The announcement was made during a flag-off ceremony held in Abuja, where a commemorative compendium profiling the selected individuals was formally […]
The internal crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has taken a dramatic turn as the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Dumebi Kachikwu, has vowed to challenge the recent formation of an opposition coalition led by prominent political figures including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, and former Minister of Transportation […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the receipt of 12 fresh applications from associations seeking registration as political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. This brings the total number of pending applications to 122. The update was made public on Thursday by Mr. Sam Olumekun, INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of […]
Prominent Nigerian activist and co-founder of the #BringBackOurGirls movement, Aisha Yesufu, has voiced strong opposition to any political arrangement that would see Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, accept a vice presidential position in the 2027 elections. In a widely circulated video from September 2024, Yesufu made her stance clear, stating emphatically […]
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has announced his decision to join the emerging opposition coalition, citing the urgent need to address Nigeria’s deep-rooted issues of poverty and insecurity. Obi made the disclosure via a statement posted on his official X handle on Thursday, noting that the move was driven […]
Nigeria’s football community is mourning the death of one of its most iconic goalkeepers, Peter Rufai, popularly known as “Dodo Mayana.” According to breaking reports from multiple credible sources, the former Super Eagles star passed away on the morning of Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the age of 61. He was said to have […]
