Supreme Court verdict: 19 months after, govs explore gaps in constitution, resist LG autonomy
More than 19 months after the Supreme Court ordered financial autonomy for Nigeria’s 774 local government areas, compliance by state governments remains uneven, exposing deep constitutional ambiguities that continue to…
New tax laws undermine tax system, democracy, NLC warns FG
By • Fight tax laws, not lament them, Oshiomhole tells NLC • Tax reform not targeted at poor Nigerians, Lagos APC insists • Lagos PDP chieftain raises alarm over different…
A’Ibom plans creative village, estate development on 100 hectares reclaimed Uyo dumpsite
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has unveiled plans to transform the reclaimed Uyo village refuse dumpsite into a modern government residential area, comprising of a creative village, and housing…
Beyond Publish-Or-Perish In Academics: Where You Publish Matters!
By Timi Olubiyi I pray that the new year, 2026, unfolds with fresh opportunities, meaningful growth, and endless possibilities. Amid the many emerging topical issues, this piece focuses on a…
The Screaming Silence Of Monogamy
By Olubokun Otame SIR: If, as the elders say, “the clay pot does not argue with the potter,” then mortal man must accept that he does not always sit in…
How I reformed labour to end CIA, KGB influence in Nigeria — ex-President Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that reforms introduced during his time as military head of state were designed to free Nigeria’s labour movement from foreign influence at the height…
Obi condemns ₦8tr NNPC debt write-off, warns of fiscal economic recklessness
Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised the Federal Government’s approval of a nearly ₦8 trillion debt write-off for the Nigerian National Petroleum…
Anambra community accuses armed security operatives of aiding land grabbers
Tension, anger and desperation have enveloped Omalima Layout, Oze, Nkwelle-Ezunaka, in the Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State, as residents have accused armed security operatives of aiding illegal land…
Oyedepo assumes office as Public prosecutions’ new director
The newly appointed Director of Public Prosecutions in the Federal Ministry of Justice, Rotimi Oyedepo, assumed duty on Wednesday, pledging to strengthen public prosecutions in the country. President Bola Tinubu…
Stubbs Creek Forest Reserve: A’Ibom vows to take over ownership
*Governor Eno vow to deal with Ekid people over plan disruption of Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway construction Akwa Ibom State government has dismissed the claim over ownership of the disputed Stubbs…