Makoko demolitions carried out in bad faith, group warns of homelessness, social instability
The Housing Development Advocacy Network (HDAN) has expressed concern over the ongoing demolition of homes in the Makoko area of Lagos State, which has left more than 9,000 residents displaced,…
Court convicts consulting firm, imposes ₦5m fine in ₦30.6m fraud case
A Lagos Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja has convicted a company, AAC Consulting Limited, for stealing over ₦30.6 million belonging to contract staff of Chevron Nigeria Limited, ordering the…
AFCON: Morocco committed to united, prosperous Africa, says King Mohammed VI
After successfully hosting the 35th African Cup of Nations (AFCON), His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco has said his country remains steadfast in its commitment to a united and…
When access becomes power: Why digital inclusion is crucial for women, youth
By Eseroghene Mudiaga-Erhueh A good piece of music can move you. But introduce the sound of a locally made, easily accessible drum — like the Bata in Yoruba lands. Something…
Resilience of the American dollar as global reserve currency
By Allwell Umunnaehila The 17th summit of BRICS held on July 6-7, 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil has come and gone. Some of the issues discussed at the summit…
The biggest questions about Venezuelan oil
By Anas Alhajji This handout photo released by the Miraflores press office shows Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro speaking during a 17th meeting of the High Level Joint Commission between the…
Carney’s Wake-up Call To Africa
By Confidence McHarry Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos on 20 January 2026 that marked what could possibly be the most…
Edo Government reallocates 2,950 plots of land to 1,550 owners
The Edo State Government has returned 2,950 plots of land to 1,550 persons whose property was demolished at Oke-Oroma Community in Oredo Local Government Area by the previous administration of…
ILA Awards 2026, entries opens for nominations
The International Law Association (Nigeria ILA) has announced the opening of entries for the Nigeria ILA Awards 2026, inviting nominations of outstanding professionals who have demonstrated excellence, leadership, and significant…
Ododo is “starving retired judges” Activist accuse Kogi Govt of withholding entitlements, threaten legal action
Human rights lawyer and former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, Chidi Odinkalu, has accused the Kogi State Government of failing to pay statutory entitlements owed to retired judges…