In the first part of this two-part article published on Tuesday 1, October 2024, I posited the need for the President to convene a National Conference for Nigerians to decide how they want to be governed. This is premised upon the fact that the current system foisted on us by the military is not leading us anywhere. We do not …

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has removed the Group D second-leg fixture between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Libya’s Mediterranean Knights from the ongoing 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The match was originally scheduled to take place in Libya at 8 p.m., following Nigeria’s 1-0 victory in the first leg, at Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, on Friday. Controversy …

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has called on Nigerian leaders to judiciously use the country’s abundant resources to develop the nation. Speaking at the Methodist Archdiocese of Abuja’s 40th anniversary celebration on Sunday in Abuja, Obasanjo emphasised that Nigeria had all it needed to thrive. Obasanjo echoed the sentiments of Methodist Prelate Dr Oliver Aba’s message, emphasising the importance of appreciating …

Canada, Europe, and some Caribbean countries have called for deeper trade cooperation with Nigeria to advance mobility and migration. The countries made the call on Friday in Abuja during the “2024 Investment Migration West Africa” roadshow put together by Henley and Partners, a migration investment-based firm. Mr Ryan Guy, Regional Director and Programme Manager of Canadian Startup Visa Services, commended …

The Federal Government has praised British independent energy company, Savannah Energy for its substantial investment in Nigeria’s energy sector, saying that it appreciates what the company is doing, and encourages the company to sustain it, according to a statement by the firm’s Communications Manager, Mr. Okwudili Onyia. During a recent visit to the Uquo Gas Central Processing Facility in Akwa …

Former Deputy National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has raised concerns over recent political developments in Rivers State, warning that if not addressed, they could lead to a crisis with far-reaching security implications for Nigeria, West Africa, and Africa at large. Chief George urged that Governor Siminalayi Fubara be allowed to govern and deliver the …

The Minister of Interior, Hon..Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has explained that the 45 per cent increase in international passport fees was due to the foreign exchange rate between the Naira and dollar. Tunji-Ojo disclosed this on Friday during a media briefing in Abuja on Friday. According to him, the government cannot subsidize passport fees for Nigerians. He added that the hike did …

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has pledged Nigeria’s support to the global campaign against lead poisoning to save the lives of vulnerable citizens. Reviewing the exhibition on the lead campaign at the Lead-Free Future event organised by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and United States Agency for International Development (USAID) on the sidelines of the …

To hasten relief efforts for victims of the devastating floods, as well as for health and agricultural sectors’ reforms, the Nigerian government has secured a $600,000 relief fund and commitments from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Specifically, the Foundation pledged the $600,000 for flood relief in Borno State and other health sector initiatives, with an additional $5 million grant …

Nigerian medical doctor, Julius Oni has revealed the reason behind quitting his job at John Hopkins in the United States to return to Nigeria after 25 years. Oni, in a viral video, disclosed that he sold his properties including house and cars and proceeded on leave with his family. “I reverse JAPA from the US to Nigeria. Well…six weeks ago, …