Written by By NI’MAH ARIGBABU When the Nigerian government announced in 2025 that Japan had created a “special visa category” for young, highly skilled Nigerians, the story caught a lot of attention domestically and internationally. For a brief moment, it looked like a diplomatic triumph and proof that Nigeria could open new doors for its brightest talent abroad. But … Continue reading “The risk of a misinformed foreign policy”
Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, unceremoniously bowed out of office, weeks ahead of his official tenure end on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Thus ended one of the sourest and most controversial tenures of a Nigerian Chief Electoral Officer. Yakubu had the special privilege of being the first occupant … Continue reading “Prof Yakubu’s controversial tenure as INEC Chair”
By FRED CHUKWUELOBE On October 26, 2025, Air Peace Airlines Limited will add the lucrative Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja (IATA code ABV) and the London Heathrow, LHR, route to its network. The airline will also in 48 hours after add the ABV – London Gatwick, LGW, route. This will bring to three the number of … Continue reading “As Air Peace expands horizons with new Abuja-London routes”
Senate President Godswill Akpabio issued a very powerful statement to the world on October 11, 2025, titled “The Trials and Triumphs of a Resilient Nigeria’s 10th Senate.” He vowed that: “The Senate cannot and will not be held hostage by the disruptive instincts of any of its members.” He declared: “Democracy thrives only when its institutions … Continue reading “Beautiful nonsense as governance, by Owei Lakemfa”
By SHUAIB AGAKA In an era where digital transformation drives governance, transparency, and innovation, Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, has taken a bold and commendable step. By partnering with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, to form a Joint Task Force, NITDA has demonstrated its determination to protect the nation’s … Continue reading “That Task Force to protect Nigeria’s digital future”
A coalition of South East Civil Society Organisations has allegedly accused the presiding Judge of the Federal High court Owerri, of Partiality in the handling …
The family of former Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) National Officer and current Secretary of the NBA Section on Public Interest and Development Law (SPIDEL), Okey …
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said the National Assembly will not allow any member to undermine its integrity or hold its proceedings hostage, stressing the …
Nigeria’s immediate past Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has acknowledged that while technological innovations have significantly enhanced election processes over the …
By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu The ritual of the “Call to Bar” is the formal ceremony for the admission of new entrants into Nigeria’s legal profession. …