BY GODWIN OBIDetermined to help reposition Nigeria’s economy through the vast opportunities of its waters, the League of Maritime Editors has unveiled an ambitious 2026 media agenda aimed at accelerating growth in the marine and blue economy and strengthening its contribution to national GDP.The League, a coalition of senior maritimeContinue Reading
Right The Kanwan Katsina District Head Ketare Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara mni receiving the award of honour from the officials of Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ Katsina State Council in Katsina The Kanwan Katsina and District Head of Ketare, Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara, mni, has extolled the enduring virtues ofContinue Reading
Chief Barr. Akagburuonye BY GODWIN OBI A leading figure of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo State and renowned estate developer, Chief Barrister Success Obioma Akagburuonye, has issued a stern call to politicians and business leaders to honour agreements, respect human life, and conduct their affairs with the fearContinue Reading
BY FRONTLINE REPORTERS Budgetary allocations for personnel costs in federal universities have risen significantly following the Federal Government’s approval of a 40 per cent salary increase for academic staff and the introduction of new and enhanced allowance packages. An analysis of the Federal Government’s 2026 budget estimates shows that personnelContinue Reading
BY GODWIN OBI A Rivers State High Court sitting in Oyigbo Local Government Area has issued an interim injunction halting further action on the impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Nma-Odu. The court restrained the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, alongsideContinue Reading
Renewed threats by gunmen loyal to notorious bandit leader Bello Turji have forced residents of Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State to abandon their homes, with many risking dangerous journeys into neighbouring Niger Republic. The exodus began last Friday after Turji allegedly issued fresh warnings to communities around Tidibali,Continue Reading
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has recorded a major breakthrough in the fight against drug trafficking with the seizure of 30.1 kilogrammes of cocaine at the Apapa Port in Lagos. The illicit drugs, packaged in 30 slabs,Continue Reading
BY GODWIN OBI The European Union (EU) has officially removed Nigeria from its list of high-risk jurisdictions for money laundering and terrorism financing, a move expected to ease cross-border financial transactions and boost investor confidence. The update, published on the European Commission’s website, follows Nigeria’s removal from the Financial ActionContinue Reading
BY GODWIN OBI The United States has approved $413.046 million (about ₦587 billion) for counter-insurgency and security operations in Nigeria and other African countries in 2026, amid worsening insecurity across West Africa. The allocation is contained in the US National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, obtained onContinue Reading
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has recorded a major political boost following the defection of Abubakar Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President and 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, to the ruling party. Popularly known as Abba, Abubakar formally announced his resignation from the PDPContinue Reading