Nigeria is now part of eleven African countries that have seen worsening governance levels in the last ten years dating back to 2014. A new report titled, “2024 Ibrahim Index of African Governance” published by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation saw Nigeria fall three places from 30th on the continent to 33rd. According to the report,…
The United States, US has suspended its visa dropbox service in Nigeria, requiring all visitor visa applicants to attend in-person interviews for renewals. The dropbox system previously allowed eligible applicants, particularly those with recent U.S. travel history, to submit passports without interviews, reducing wait times. The removal of this option has sparked concerns over increased…
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, has criticised the federal government for omitting a “non-existent” North Central Development Commission (NCDC) from the 2025 budget proposal. In a post published on X, Obi said the omission of the north-central commission undermines the need for balanced development and peace in the…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has announced plans to partner with private firms for the management and maintenance of its refineries in Kaduna and Warri. This initiative aims to strengthen the nation’s petrol supply and enhance energy security. The announcement was made through a circular on NNPC’s official X account on Thursday. The…
A leader of the herdsmen in the state, Aliu Yunusa, has been killed by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers in the early hours of Sunday. Yunusa was killed near Ilu-Abo junction, in Akure South Local Government Area while going to his ranch. The Commander of Ondo Amotekun Corps, Chief Adetunji Adeleye, who confirmed this said…
Tensions flared at the onset of the Board of Trustees (BoT) meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as Samuel Anyanwu and Sunday Ude-Okoye, rivals for the position of National Secretary, clashed. The PDP, currently grappling with multiple crises, convened the meeting at its National Headquarters on Wednesday. The meeting was underway with Ambassador Iliya…
Peter Mbah, governor of Enugu state, says Nigeria is underdeveloped because youths are not taught productive skills in school. The governor spoke on Tuesday while delivering the first Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) distinguished personalities lecture series. The lecture was titled “Experiential learning: Building the wealth of the nation.” Mbah said Nigeria’s…
Many men are experiencing issues with the size of their male sex organ that causes them to feel embarrassed in bed, a problem separate from erectile dysfunction. Research from the Netherlands shows that around half of men are unhappy with their size, harming their self-esteem. Experts in the journal ”Sexual Medicine” highlight that penis size…
Global Integrity Crusade Network (GICN), an anti-corruption, human rights and pro-democracy Civil Society Organization based in Abuja has faulted the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi for declaring their President, Barr. Edward Omaga wanted over the exposure of corrupt practices in Guaranty Trust Bank Limited, GTB. The group had on 3rd October 2024 taken…
Following the House of Representatives resolution to investigate allegations of bribery against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Joint Committees of the House has extended an invitation to the chairman of the commission Ola Olukoyode. In a letter dated 27th September 2024, the committee asked the EFCC Chairman and the Comptroller General of…