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Abia 2027: Group warns APC against sanctioning Kalu

By Henry Umoru ABUJA — An Abia socio-political group, Reality Organisation, has criticised the state leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over its threat to sanction former Abia State Governor and Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, over alleged anti-party activities. The group described the allegation as politically motivated, warning that moves to […]

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NEITI report: Senate gives Seplat, three others 48-hour ultimatum

— Dubri Oil denies $3.025m royalty, gas flare debts By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Senate has given Seplat Energy, Network E&P Nigeria Limited and two other oil companies 48 hours to appear before it and respond to issues arising from the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) Oil and Gas Industry Audit Reports for […]

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Birth Registration: 3.5m children ‘invisible’ in South-West, Edo records — Report 

Every Nigerian child must be registered — UNICEF By Chioma Obinna & Rotimi Ojomoyela No fewer than 3.5 million children under one year across the six South-West states and Edo State have no birth registration, leaving them without legal identity and effectively “invisible” in government records, the United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, has warned. UNICEF […]

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2027 Polls: NHRC asks FG to arrest, prosecute Sheikh Jingir for hate speech

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), on Tuesday, urged the Federal Government to immediately arrest and prosecute Islamic cleric, Sheikh Yahaya Jingir, for hate speech and incitement. The Commission, in a statement signed by its Executive Secretary, Chief Tony Ojukwu, SAN, said it condemned […]

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Oyo abduction: Judicial panel seeks public evidence on 46 victims’ 56-day ordeal

The Judicial Commission of Inquiry set up by the Oyo State Government to unravel the circumstances surrounding the abduction of 46 pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area has invited members of the public to submit evidence that could assist its investigation.

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Nigerians must no longer die from preventable illnesses — Anglican Primate

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Archbishop Henry Ndukuba, on Tuesday declared that Nigerians must no longer die from preventable illnesses, demanding stronger action to make medical care accessible to all. Ndukuba spoke in Abuja at the opening of the Third Church of Nigeria Health Summit, where […]

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Google picks six Nigerian news creators for AI, revenue growth programme

By Juliet Umeh The Google News Initiative, GNI, has selected six Nigerian independent news creators for its Emerging News Voices Growth Lab, a programme aimed at strengthening digital newsrooms through artificial intelligence, video strategy, audience development and sustainable revenue models. The six Nigerian platforms selected for the Sub-Saharan Africa cohort are The Republic, More Branches […]

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