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April 8, 2026

Experts urge Nigerian universities to boost capacity for global grants

By ifeoma Onyekachi     Nigerian universities have been urged to significantly enhance their capacity to attract and manage international research grants as part of broader efforts to remain globally competitive, financially resilient, and academically relevant. This call was made by the Secretary-General of the Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU), Professor Andrew Haruna,... Read More
Africa News, Business, Education, Featured, Life, Nigeria Capital
April 5, 2026

WIKE’S ‘SHOOT’ COMMENT SPARKS OUTRAGE, RAISES CONCERNS OVER POLITICAL RHETORIC AND PRESS FREEDOM

By ifeoma Onyekachi   Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has come under heavy criticism following a controversial remark in which he suggested he could have “shot” a television journalist during a media exchange, a statement that has triggered debate about political rhetoric, press freedom, and democratic norms. Although aides to the minister insist... Read More
community, Defence, Legal, Life, Nigeria Capital, Nigeria News
March 28, 2026

INEC EXTENDS DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF PARTY MEMBERS’ REGISTER

By ifeoma Onyekachi   The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has shifted the deadline for political parties to submit their membership registers ahead of the 2027 general election, giving parties additional time to complete the process. Independent National Electoral Commission announced the extension in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by the National Commissioner... Read More
Africa News, Life, Nigeria News, Politics
March 24, 2026

EXPERTS, CSOS SPLIT OVER FUEL SUBSIDY AS PETROL PRICE HIKE WORSENS HARDSHIP

By ifeoma Onyekachi Economic experts and civil society organisations are divided over calls for the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to introduce palliatives or reinstate fuel subsidies to cushion the impact of rising petrol prices triggered by global crude oil price increases. The sharp rise in global oil prices followed the 24-day conflict involving... Read More
Africa News, Life, Nigeria Capital, Transport
January 15, 2026

LETTER TO MR PRESIDENT: THE MOST TOUCHING HEART FELT MESSAGE YOU CAN READ

Mr President, I come before you not as a critic, not as a partisan, and not as a spectator, but as a Nigerian who has spent his entire professional life studying, documenting, advocating, and believing in the unrealised promise of this country’s tourism economy. I speak with humility, experience, and deep patriotic concern. I am... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Life, Nigeria News, Transport, Travel
December 20, 2025

ORUNTO ABIODUN LASILE LED EXCO TAKES OVER IN OGUN ANA

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   * Historic inauguration at Olowu’s Palace   The Chairman of Association of Nigerian Authors, Ogun State Chapter, Chief Abiodun Lasile, has promised to take the Association higher and more responsive through a tripartite pillar of growth, development and exposure.  Chief Lasile who stated this moments after new executive members were sworn-in... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Entertainment, Life, Life Style, Nigeria News
November 27, 2025

Akpabio Assures Police Retirees of Exit From Contributory Pension Scheme

By Festus Fifen President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has assured protesting police officers who have been keeping vigil at the gate of the National Assembly over their inclusion in the Contributory Pension Scheme, that their problem is over. Akpabio assured the leadership of the retirees that the issue would be given a speedy hearing... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Governance, Legal, Life, Nigeria Capital, Nigeria News, Police
November 27, 2025

IGP Egbetokun To Senior Police Officers: Citizens Must See Us More Often Than They Currently See Criminals

** Calls for Enhanced Police Visibility   By Festus Fifen   Nigeria Inspector General of Police IGP Olukayode Egbetokun on Thursday emphasized the urgent need for increased police visibility in communities across Nigeria. His remarks came in the wake of a series of high-profile abductions that have rattled citizens and raised concerns about public safety... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Crime, Governance, Legal, Life, Nigeria Capital, Nigeria News, Police
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