By Esther Ososanya Women in media and gender advocacy groups have renewed calls for the speedy passage of the Special Seats Bill currently before the National Assembly, citing it as a critical step toward inclusive governance and increased female representation in Nigerian politics. The call was made during a strategic wellness and advocacy event organised …
By Esther Ososanya The Niger State Government has pledged immediate security interventions following the killing of a 300-level student of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU), Lapai, by suspected phone snatchers at his off-campus residence. In an emergency security meeting held in Lapai, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hamidu Mu’azu Jantabo, assured students …
By Esther Ososanya Seven officers of the Nigerian Navy were on Tuesday, decorated with new ranks of Lieutenant Commander at a promotion ceremony held at the Naval Headquarters in Abuja. The event, referred to in naval tradition as the “shipping of stripes,” was made public through a statement issued by Commodore A. Adams Aliu, Director …
Renowned educationist and public affairs analyst, Dr. Mike Udam, has raised concerns over the prolonged closure of public primary schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). He warned that the collapse of Nigeria’s educational system could signal the eventual downfall of the nation. Speaking to Pinnacle Daily, Dr. Udam reacted to the ongoing strike by …
President Donald Trump of the United States on Monday evening announced a complete and total ceasefire between Israel and Iran, bringing an end to what he described as the “12-Day War.” The disclosure was made through the official White House X account, which cited a post by the President detailing the terms and timeline of …
Ubong Usoro Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen is at the centre of this summer’s most talked-about transfer saga with multiple top clubs fighting to sign the Napoli striker. After a season of highs and uncertainty, Osimhen must now choose between financial reward, competitive ambition, and footballing legacy. Galatasaray’s €160 Million Mega Offer In a bold …
By Rafiyat Sadiq, Ubong Usoro Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, former Special Adviser to the President, has expressed grave concern over what he describes as serious internal divisions within Nigeria’s emerging opposition coalition, warning that the effort to form a viable alternative to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is faltering even before takeoff. In a recent …
Sunday Michael Ogwu A new directive from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has triggered anxiety across Nigeria’s capital markets, as operators scramble to understand the scope and implications of newly imposed tenure limits for directors of Capital Market Operators (CMOs). In a circular released last Friday, the SEC announced that directors of CMOs …
Rafiyat Sadiq The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed a growing humanitarian crisis in Benue State following coordinated attacks by unidentified gunmen that have displaced over 6,500 people, including pregnant women, lactating mothers, and the elderly. Deadly Raid in Guma LGA In a statement released on Monday via its official X handle, NEMA reported …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The military confrontation between Iran and Israel has entered its third week with a new wave of air and missile attacks, resulting in the death of an Iranian nuclear scientist and the destruction of multiple medical facilities in Tehran, Iranian media and international sources report. Israeli forces struck dozens of sites across …
