August 18, 2026
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By Clement Omanibe President Bola Tinubu, (GCFR) has once again lauded the rising continental recognition of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) modernisation project. The president also commended the selection of a subsidiary of Nigerian-owned Bergmans Security Consultant and Supplies Limited for a 20-year, multi-billion-dollar African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Continue Reading
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By Emmanuel Kwada From staggering subsidy figures that drained over ₦2.36 trillion to the uncovering of phantom government agencies, and a rescued Kwara abductee’s harrowing account of six months under open skies in terrorist captivity—Nigeria’s headlines this week cut deep into the realities of governance, security, and public trust. In this Continue Reading
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By Emmanuel Kwada Political leaders, community stakeholders, and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Kogi East Senatorial District have declared their support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo in the 2027 general elections, while calling for a negotiated and peaceful framework for power rotation Continue Reading
Uncategorized Weekly Roundup
By Emmanuel Kwada Nigeria witnessed another eventful week marked by major political exchanges, public health concerns, judicial rulings and pressing security challenges. From the escalating cholera outbreak in Borno State to the war of words between President Bola Tinubu’s administration and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the nation’s headlines reflected Continue Reading
Opinions
By Dayo Olaide, Development and Philanthropy expert. About three weeks ago, my friend, Olusegun Elemo, and I had an hour-long conversation about Nigeria’s draft federal audit bill. Olusegun is the executive director of PLSI, one of Nigeria’s foremost and leading voices on audit reforms. His group has pioneered several federal and subnational efforts to improve Continue Reading
News Terrorism Monitor
By Wole Oni For decades, national security was understood largely in military terms. Governments invested in soldiers, intelligence services, law enforcement agencies, and weapons to defend the state against external aggression and internal threats. While these remain indispensable, the digital age has fundamentally altered the security landscape. Today, one of the most Continue Reading
News Terrorism Monitor
By Emmanuel Kwada The Presidency has expressed relief and gratitude following the successful rescue of schoolchildren and teachers abducted from Oriire Community in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, ending a harrowing 56-day ordeal that gripped the nation and left families in anguish. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on […]Continue Reading
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By Emmanuel Kwada The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), one of Nigeria’s most enduring national institutions, is set for its biggest transformation since it was established more than five decades ago. On Monday, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved a sweeping reform package that will fundamentally reshape how the scheme operates, how corps members are […]Continue Reading
Weekly Roundup
By Emmanuel Kwada As another eventful week draws to a close, Nigeria and the world witnessed major developments in politics, security, the economy, and sports. From the Senate’s historic passage of the State Police Bill to alarming figures from the National Bureau of Statistics revealing over 614,000 killings and 2.2 million abductions in one year, […]Continue Reading