Enablers of Authoritarianism in Nigeria, By Dakuku Peterside

Democracy is often cast as the antithesis of authoritarian rule — a beacon of liberty standing firm against the shadows of oppression. Yet, history tells a more intricate tale. Authoritarian regimes rarely storm the gates; instead, they slip quietly through the corridors of power, emerging not as abrupt usurpers but as offspring of the very […]

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Obasanjo, Kukah, Obi, Tambuwal, others allege Nigeria’s democracy is collapsing

Many eminent Nigerians, former governors and past public office holders expressed fears on Monday over the falling standards of democracy in Nigeria, arguing that it left much to be desired. They voiced their fears at a colloquium held at the Abuja Intercontinental Hotel to mark the 60th birthday celebration of former Governor of Imo State, […]

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What are men of God doing about this hardship in Nigeria? ―Nigerian actress, Merit Gold asks

Nigerian actress, Merit Gold Eberechi, has taken to social media to inquire what the “great men of God” in Nigeria are doing about the prevailing hardship, as Nigerians continue to grapple with the economic hardship. She posed the question in a post shared on her Instastories. See her post below:

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Nigeria beats Rwanda 2-0 in World Cup qualifier match

Super Eagles of Nigeria has secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Rwanda in their CAF World Cup qualification Group C clash on Friday, thanks to a brace from Victor Osimhen. Osimhen opened the scoring in the 11th minute, giving the Super Eagles an early lead following a monumental cross from Ademola Lookman. He doubled Nigeria’s […]

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Nigeria’s House of Reps approves Tinubu’s state of emergency rule in Rivers

Nigeria’s House of Representatives has voted in support of the declaration of a state of emergency rule in Rivers State, Nigeria. President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in Rivers and suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Prof. Ngozi Odu, and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly for six months […]

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An appraisal of the old Priests’ legacies and those of the new dissemblers in the Southwest of Nigeria, By Tayo Douglas

One vital question which the Holy Bible records for human interrogation is; *_”….when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?”_ Luke 18:8* In the attempt to answer this question, no rational thinker would subject “faith” alone to extrapolation without equally addressing the activities of some of our modern day “Pastors […]

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Nigeria’s Naira appreciates against the Dollar

Naira appreciated against the dollar as at the close of trading, Friday night, March 14 to halt the depreciation streak at the official foreign exchange market. This comes as the Naira strengthened to N1,550.36 per dollar on Friday for the first time in the week under review from N1,554.85 exchanged on Thursday. The development showed […]

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Nigeria needs men of integrity in INEC, who will rather resign than succumb to pressure to rig polls ―Jonathan

Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday said the nation was not getting accurate vote counts during elections due to the involvement of those he described as ‘ghost voters.’ He also said it is better and more honourable for the chairman and other officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission to resign rather than yield […]

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Nigerian govt installs new passport printers at Nigeria’s New York, Atlanta consulates

Nigerian government has resolved the passport printer crisis at Nigeria’s consulates in New York and Atlanta, United States. Guided by the directives given by Nigerian Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in January 2025, the Nigeria Immigration Service delivered and installed new passport printers at both consulates on Tuesday The move follows recent calls from Nigerians […]

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Only 2 Banks in Nigeria meet new capitalisation target ―Fitch Ratings

Only two banks have so far been able to meet the new capital requirements prescribed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), with most of the other banks still in need of huge capital injections, international rating agency, Fitch Ratings, has said in its latest report. According to Fitch, while many of the banks are […]

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American-based teenage fencer, Akinbamiro chooses to represent Nigeria

American-based Nigerian teenage fencer, Peluola Akinbamiro,  has pledged her allegiance to Nigeria on the international stage, becoming the second fencer to pick the country after Folayemi Akinyosoye switched his allegiance from Great Britain to Nigeria last year. The 13-year-old student from Fort Bend Fencing Academy in Houston expressed that her love for Nigeria inspired her […]

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Before the Supreme Court of Nigeria becomes a Commune of Bantustans, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

In 1954 Sir John Verity lost his job because he won an argument. It was in his ninth year in office as Chief Justice of colonial Nigeria. Sir John arrived in Nigeria in October 1945 from the British Guyana, where he had served in a similar position since 1941. At the time, Nigeria was still a […]

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Nigeria ranked 36th world’s most corrupt country in 2024 (Full list)

Transparency International, a global coalition against corruption, has ranked Nigeria as the 36th most corrupt country in the world. Nigeria was joined by Uganda, Mexico, Madagascar, Iraq, and Cameroon in the same spot with a total score of 26 points. The ranking released on Tuesday highlighted the 2024 corruption perceptions index. The list ranks Denmark […]

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Top 5 richest men in Nigeria

Nigeria is not only one of the largest economies in Africa but also home to some of the continent’s wealthiest individuals. These men have built their fortunes in industries such as oil, telecommunications, manufacturing, and finance. In this article are the richest men in Nigeria sourced from reputable platforms like Forbes Africa, Bloomberg Billionaires, and trusted […]

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How “America” became God and Satan in Nigeria, By Abimbola Adelakun

In a recent interview, ex-Osun Governor, Chief Bisi Akande, alleged that the #EndSARS movement that roiled Nigeria in 2020 was a conspiracy against his friend, Bola Tinubu. By narrating how a set of circumstances that did not begin with Tinubu became wrapped around him and his ambitions, Akande tried to increase the moral value of […]

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House of Reps committee proposes creation of 31 more states for Nigeria

In what looks like ‘awada kerikeri’ (comedy), Nigeria’s House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review on Thursday proposed the creation of 31 new states in the country, thereby bringing the states to 67 if the proposal scales through. The proposal for new states was contained in a letter read during Thursday’s plenary session by the […]

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Nigeria’s PSC directs retirement of police officers above 60 years old

Nigeria’s Police Service Commission (PSC) has directed the immediate retirement of all senior police officers who have either exceeded 35 years in service or are above the age of 60. This directive is coming at a time there is controversy over the tenure of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun after he clocked […]

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Let us name Nigeria after our president, By Lasisi Olagunju

Two major projects were announced in Abuja last week: a polytechnic and a military barracks. Both were named after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. I thought the president would say no to such fawning sycophancy. But no. He appears to love it. He actually sat and presided over the inauguration and naming of the barracks. A […]

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