Insecurity, terrorism in Nigeria not religion driven — Senate
By Henry Umoru ABUJA- THE Senate has said that insecurity and terrorism in Nigeria with wanton killings and massive destruction of property was not driven by religion, but by geography…
Economic stability at risk as labour relations collapse, NECA
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association, NECA, has warned that Nigeria’s economic stability and national productivity were under serious threat due to the steady collapse of the country’s…
2027: INEC should properly vet all candidates’ certificates — Peter Obi
Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and other relevant authorities to verify and authenticate the academic and professional…
Niger’s order on preachers
A couple of weeks ago, Governor Umaru Bago of Niger State said in an interview that a new law mandates religious preachers in Niger State to submit their sermons to…
New York mayoral race: Gaza genocide may determine its outcome, by Owei Lakemfa
As the Gaza War entered its third year on October 7, 2025, and multinational peace negotiators gathered in Egypt to panel-beat a peace agreement, Palestinian rallies rocked New York. The…
What will they eat when they finish the money? By Azu Ishiekwene
The grave is never satisfied, but other things compete with it for insatiability. I can’t help feeling that some members of Nigeria’s National Assembly will vie for the top place…
Still on the tinted glass permit matter, by Adekunle Adekoya
LAST week, this issue was subject of discourse here. I am continuing with it because the issues raised are still live. You may recall that I said last week that…
Police hand over body of Canadian who died in Lagos hotel to relative
By Esther Onyegbula The Police have handed over the body of Canadian national, Mr. Dwight Sullivan, to his relative “for cremation”. Read Also: Canadian national dies in Lagos hotel room…
Criticism of Bago on vetting of preachers: In whose interest?
By DEYEMI SAKA It was on a ride from Zuba to Minna in 2013 that I had a very profound encounter which I will cherish for as long as I…
How Proscription Of Trade Unions Was Fought Under Military And Civilian Regimes In Nigeria
By Femi Falana SAN A fortnight ago, a group asked me to recuse myself from defending the National Union of Petroleum and Gas Workers (NUPENG). …