As Security crisis persists amid recurring attacks on communities by bandits and terror groups, security analyst Dr Steven Okwori has raised concerns about the poor responses of the government in tackling the menace. He stated that political promises alone, without serious institutional reforms and proactive actions, will not save lives. In an exclusive interview with …
For decades, the national grid has been the only affordable path to power for the average Nigerian, but it remains unreliable. Experts have pointed out that the power crisis has constrained growth, frustrated households, and inflated business costs. In the absence of a stable electricity supply, people have often resorted to expensive petrol and diesel-powered …
From sacred rivers in Osogboland to the Atlantic waves of Salvador, Brazil, the goddess Yemọja/Iemanjá unites faith, culture, and economic potential. Nigeria’s ancestral festivals could generate billions in revenue while connecting the diaspora to their roots. Long before colonial borders, the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria worshipped Yemọja, the divine mother of waters. Known as …
A major regional imbalance has emerged in Nigeria’s largest recent police recruitment drive, as northern states dominate applications while several southern states record strikingly low figures. Fresh data obtained from the Police Service Commission (PSC) show that Adamawa State leads the country with 38,989 applications in the ongoing recruitment of 50,000 constables into the Nigeria …
The resignation of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun and the subsequent appointment of AIG Tunji Disu as acting IGP to replace him is expected to lead to a shakeup at the top level of the police force hierarchy. Egbetokun stepped down, citing pressing family considerations, ending his four-year term in office that was set …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Olatunji Disu as Nigeria’s 23rd Inspector-General of Police (IGP), following the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun. In a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President confirmed that he had received Egbetokun’s resignation and expressed profound appreciation for …
Despite efforts in recent years, both through government intervention and individual airlines to significantly increase their footprint on international routes, Nigerian airlines still face daunting challenges in achieving that, as foreign carriers continue to dominate the market. The United Nigeria Airline, which recently marked its 5th anniversary, disclosed that it has embarked on a massive …
Nigeria’s export of unprocessed raw materials surged to ₦2.9 trillion in the first nine months of 2025, despite the Federal Government’s intensified push for value-added exports and local processing. Latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed that raw material exports rose by 147.4 per cent from ₦1.174 trillion recorded in the corresponding …
Entering the year 2026, Nigerians have faced unprecedented terror violence just barely seven weeks into the new year. From the Northeast to the North Central states, attacks have escalated both in frequency and lethality, leaving communities traumatized and families shattered. On 3–4 February 2026, heavily armed gunmen swept through Woro and Nuku villages in Kwara …
Economists, industry experts and public finance analysts have hailed President Bola Tinubu’s latest executive order stripping the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) of the power to retain portions of oil and gas revenues before they reach the Federation Account. They said the order would help to strengthen revenue remittance compliance and enhance transparency, adding …
