The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has called for the scrapping of Nigeria’s current bicameral National Assembly, describing it as inefficient, wasteful, and riddled with internal conflicts. In a strongly worded statement issued on Saturday and signed by its Executive Director, Dr Ibrahim Zikirullahi, CHRICED said the recent standoff between the Senate and the House of Representatives underscores a legislative system in urgent need of reform.…

Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has declared that President Bola Tinubu “rescued the nation” at a perilous moment in its history, when Nigeria was beset by numerous security and political crises threatening its unity and survival. Ribadu made the remarks in Abuja during the 50th anniversary celebration of the Nigerian Defence Academy’s 18 Regular Course. Addressing attendees, including senior military officials and government dignitaries, he described the national security…

By Alade Adisa Peter Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, is one of the leading figures in the coalition hoping to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the upcoming 2027 general elections. The group has adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its platform. However, questions are being raised about the long-term impact of Obi’s involvement in the coalition. Recall that in 2019, he was the vice presidential candidate to…

By Alade Adisa Even before the nation’s economy deteriorated to its current state, fraudulent activities were not new. People have always tended to cut corners, but the system is expected to deal with such individuals. That is why courts exist to deliver justice and correctional centres to keep criminals out of circulation. However, the alarming rate at which students in higher institutions are now involved in get-rich-quick schemes has become…

The Surveyor General of the Federation (SGOF), Abduganiyu Adebomehin, has emphasised the critical role of mapping in Nigeria’s fight against insecurity. He advised security agencies and military operatives to consistently engage the Office of the Surveyor General of the Federation (OSGOF) when formulating security strategies. Adebomehin gave this counsel during the week while receiving the Group Managing Director of Nembe Exploration and Production Company Limited, Ike Okoronkwo, and his management…

The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) has inducted 624 education graduates from the University of Uyo into the teaching profession, in what officials described as a record-breaking and historic ceremony. Speaking at the university’s 14th induction ceremony on Friday in Uyo, the Registrar/Chief Executive of TRCN, Dr Ronke Soyombo, emphasised the need for teachers in the 21st century to be technologically proficient, adaptable, and globally competitive. Represented by the…

President Bola Tinubu has declared an end to the era of unfulfilled promises and abandoned projects, stressing that infrastructure and development are fundamental rights of all Nigerians, not privileges for a select few. The president made this known on Friday during the commissioning of the newly rehabilitated Aguma Palace–Radio Nigeria–New Market Road in Gwagwalada, a project delivered by the Nyesom Wike-led Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration. Represented by Vice…

Fines her N5m for contempt of court  By Alade Adisa Justice Binta Nyako has ordered the Senate to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan immediately. The court ruled that the six months suspension given her was too excessive and threw out the objection of the Senate and Senator Godswill Akpabio that it was an internal affair of the Senate that the court could not dabble into. However, the court fined Ms Natasha…

The Lagos State Government has called on residents to embrace a culture of cleanliness and prioritise good environmental sanitation and hygiene practices across all communities in the state. The Permanent Secretary, Office of Environmental Services, Gaji Tajudeen, made the call during activities to commemorate the National Environmental Sanitation Day (NESD) in selected communities in Somolu. He noted that the annual event serves as a vital reminder of the importance of…

The Federal Government (FG) has directed all foreigners who have overstayed their visas in Nigeria to regularise their immigration status before August 1, 2025, or face stiff penalties. The National Orientation Agency (NOA) disclosed this in a statement posted on its X page yesterday. NOA said the new policy does not compel affected individuals to seek Nigerian citizenship but provides them with a temporary opportunity to update their status through…

ABUJA – Nigeria is mourning the loss of one of its greatest football icons as Peter Rufai, legendary goalkeeper and 1994 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) champion, has passed away at the age of 61. The news of Rufai’s death broke early Thursday, sparking an outpouring of grief from fans, former teammates, and the Nigerian football community. The Super Eagles, Nigeria’s national football team, confirmed the tragic news in a…

By Alade Adisa The N5 billion defamation suit filed by Chief Gani Adams against Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has been thrown out by a Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan. The court, presided over by Justice O.T Adekola-Salami, on Thursday threw out the matter. The case was marked M/1006/2004 and Adams, represented by his counsel, Sikiru Akinrele, claimed that Igboho had violated his fundamental rights…