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By Henry Umoru ABUJA- THE Senate has said that insecurity and terrorism in Nigeria with wanton killings and massive destruction of property was not driven by religion, but by geography and circumstance. The senate has, however, resolved to hold an executive session to deliberate on growing international discussions portraying Nigeria as a country that persecutes … Continue reading “Insecurity, terrorism in Nigeria not religion driven — Senate”

By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association, NECA, has warned that Nigeria’s economic stability and national productivity were under serious threat due to the steady collapse of the country’s industrial relations system, citing institutional decay, weak law enforcement, and persistent disregard for due process by both employers and labour actors. In a detailed policy … Continue reading “Economic stability at risk as labour relations collapse, NECA”

Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and other relevant authorities to verify and authenticate the academic and professional certificates of all political candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement posted on X, yesterday,  Obi stressed that the credibility of Nigeria’s … Continue reading “2027: INEC should properly vet all candidates’ certificates — Peter Obi”

A couple of weeks ago, Governor Umaru Bago of Niger State said in an interview that a new law mandates religious preachers in Niger State to submit their sermons to his government for approval. Niger is one of the Northern states wracked by jihadist extremists and bandits. It has experienced painful episodes of school abductions … Continue reading “Niger’s order on preachers”

As the Gaza War entered its third year on October 7, 2025, and multinational peace negotiators gathered in Egypt to panel-beat a peace agreement, Palestinian rallies rocked New York.    The rallies took on added importance as the city’s November 4, 2025 elections may be determined by the voters position on the genocide. A few years ago, … Continue reading “New York mayoral race: Gaza genocide may determine its outcome, by Owei Lakemfa”

The grave is never satisfied, but other things compete with it for insatiability. I can’t help feeling that some members of Nigeria’s National Assembly will vie for the top place of never enough with the grave, water and fire. Enough is a stranger to them. What happens in these chambers in Abuja, in the name of … Continue reading “What will they eat when they finish the money? By Azu Ishiekwene”

LAST week, this issue was subject of discourse here. I am continuing with it because the issues raised are still live. You may recall that I said last week that it is totally immoral for the Police to collect tinted permit fees from someone who bought and licensed a car just in March 2025, complete with eCMR, … Continue reading “Still on the tinted glass permit matter, by Adekunle Adekoya”

By Esther Onyegbula The Police have handed over the body of Canadian national, Mr. Dwight Sullivan, to his relative “for cremation”. Read Also: Canadian national dies in Lagos hotel room Recall that Sullivan was, on Tuesday, reportedly found dead in his hotel room on Victoria Island, Lagos State. Confirming the incident, the spokesperson for the … Continue reading “Police hand over body of Canadian who died in Lagos hotel to relative”

By DEYEMI SAKA It was on a ride from Zuba to Minna in 2013 that I had a very profound encounter which I will cherish for as long as I live. I’ve been in Abuja for a while and it was customary for me to go to Minna to see a boss who is always quick … Continue reading “Criticism of Bago on vetting of preachers: In whose interest? “