The National Assembly has received a formal request from President Bola Tinubu seeking legislative approval for an external loan of $21.5 billion and a domestic bond issuance of ₦758 billion. The loan request, outlined in a letter read on the Senate floor during plenary, is intended to fund critical sectors of the Nigerian economy—including infrastructure, healthcare, education, and water...

In a significant development ahead of the 2025 Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, the Kano State Police Command has announced a ban on all Durbar activities, citing credible intelligence reports of potential security threats and the need to maintain public order.  Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Adamu Bakori stated that the decision was made after consultations with relevant security stakeholders,...

For centuries, Africa has been home to rich cultures, advanced kingdoms, vibrant trade systems, and diverse civilizations. But the arrival of colonial powers drastically altered the continent’s path of development. While some may argue that colonialism introduced certain modern systems, the long-term effects on Africa’s growth, identity, and independence were overwhelmingly...

Bad Leadership in Nigeria: A Barrier to Progress and Sovereignty Nigeria, despite being Africa’s most populous nation and richly blessed with natural resources, continues to face deep-rooted challenges. These challenges—corruption, insecurity, unemployment—are not due to a lack of potential, but the failure of those in power to lead with vision, integrity, and patriotism....

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has urged the National Assembly to launch an urgent and thorough investigation into the recent technical glitches and operational failures experienced during examinations conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). In a statement released on Saturday, NBA described the conduct of these...