The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has given the federal and Edo State governments a 14-day ultimatum to prosecute those responsible for the killing of 16 northern hunters in the state. NEF spokesperson, Abubakar Jiddere, demanded that the perpetrators be publicly punished to serve as a deterrent against future acts of violence in a statement on Saturday. Jiddere also called for the immediate retrieval of the victims’ bodies for “honourable burials…

A renowned Nigerian billionaire and business leader, Tony Elumelu, has been appointed to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Advisory Council on Entrepreneurship and Growth. ·Tony Elumelu appointed to IMF’s Advisory Council on Entrepreneurship and Growth ·Council’s mission is to promote resource allocation, innovation, and sustainable private sector-led economic growth ·Elumelu’s appointment solidifies his influence in global financial and economic affairs Elumelu will join eight other eminent professionals on the IMF…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the National Assembly to immediately withdraw a proposed bill that seeks to make voting compulsory in Nigeria, warning that it is “oppressive, impracticable, and unlawful.” The bill, currently before the National Assembly, titled “A Bill for an Act to Amend the Electoral Act 2022 to Make It Mandatory for All Nigerians of Majority Age to Vote in All National and…

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has commended Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, for his commitment to using education as a transformative tool to address societal challenges.  He highlighted how the administration’s significant investment in the education sector has not only shaped the future of young people but also served as a sustainable strategy for crime reduction in the state. Speaking yesterday at the 29th Convocation Ceremony of Ekiti State University,…

As Muslims across Nigeria join their counterparts worldwide to mark Eid-el-Fitr, several state governors have extended their felicitations and called for prayers, peace, and unity across the nation.   Eid-el-Fitr, the festival that signifies the end of Ramadan, is a time of thanksgiving, compassion, and communal solidarity. In their goodwill messages, the governors emphasised the importance of maintaining the virtues of Ramadan beyond the period of fasting. In Adamawa State, Governor…

President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to uphold the values of compassion, self-discipline, and charity instilled during the holy month of Ramadan. Speaking after observing Eid-el-Fitr prayers at the National Eid Ground in Abuja on Sunday, Tinubu emphasised the importance of sustaining the spirit of kindness and devotion beyond Ramadan. He urged citizens to remain steadfast in their commitment to righteousness and national unity. “We must not return to…

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has taken decisive action following the gruesome killing of several travellers in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area. Governor Okpebholo ordered the immediate suspension of all illegal vigilante groups operating under any guise within the state. Additionally, he suspended the Commander of the Edo State Security Corps, retired Commissioner of Police Friday Ibadin Umar Musa Ikhilor, the Secretary to the State Government disclosed this…

President Bola Tinubu has revealed that he nearly dropped out of the 2023 presidential race after a conversation with a close relative caused him to doubt his candidacy. Speaking at a special Iftar held in his honour at the Presidential Villa yesterday to mark his 73rd birthday, Tinubu reflected on the challenges he faced on his journey to the presidency. Despite those difficulties, he reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to Nigeria’s…

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has expressed strong reservations regarding a recent proposal by the House of Representatives to empower the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) with the authority to sanction and remove corrupt judges. The bill, which seeks to amend the 1999 Constitution, was passed by the House of Representatives on March 25, 2025. The bill proposes that the NBA should receive petitions against judges accused of corruption, review the…

The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Abubakar Sa’ad, has confirmed the sighting of the crescent moon, signalling the end of this year’s Ramadan fast. In a public address on Saturday, the Sultan, who also leads the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSIA), announced that fasting ends today, and Eid-el-Fitr will be observed on Sunday, March 30, 2025. “With the sighting of the new moon, Sunday, March 30, 2025, marks the first…

A 14-year-old secondary school student, Nicknes Ayo, has reportedly died by suicide in Egba, Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State, after facing pressure from her mother to disclose the identity of the man responsible for her pregnancy. Sources say Ayo, who had been schooling in Otukpo, returned home on Thursday, where her mother noticed signs of pregnancy. When questioned, Ayo initially refused to reveal any details but was met…

Prominent Nigerians, including former President Muhammadu Buhari, ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, and Vice President Kashim Shettima, have celebrated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his 73rd birthday, commending his leadership, political courage, and contributions to Nigeria’s democracy. In a statement by his media aide, Garba Shehu, Buhari described Tinubu as a key figure in Nigeria’s political history and praised his role in shaping the All Progressives Congress (APC), which led to Buhari’s…