Written by 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? “
In this interview, Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro, SAN, reflects on his two years in office. In a wide-ranging discussion, he speaks on the contempt case against the National Assembly, the recovery of N1.5 billion in taxes, high-profile prosecutions, the fight against land grabbing and human trafficking, and the future … Continue reading “Federalism at risk if S-Court decisions are ignored — Pedro, Lagos AG”
…Tax Filings, Visa Suspension, Others A group of lawyers based in Abuja have petitioned the Attorney General of the State of New York, United States of America, seeking investigations into the financial activities of Sahara Media Group Incorporated and its owner, Mr Omoyele Sowore. The lawyers, in a petition on their behalf by Heartland Advisors … Continue reading “Abuja Lawyers petition US Attorney General against Sowore, seek probe of financial activities”
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The World Bank has called on Nigeria to ensure that the positive outcomes from its recent macroeconomic reforms translate into real improvements in citizens’ living standards, as new estimates show that about 139 million Nigerians are living in poverty. Country Director for Nigeria, Mathew Verghis, appealed on Wednesday during … Continue reading “139 million Nigerians living in poverty despite reform gains — World Bank”
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,490 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,495 per dollar on Tuesday. Likewise, the Naira appreciated to N1,469 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). Data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the exchange rate for the naira fell to … Continue reading “Naira rises to N1,490/$ in parallel market”
…As Enugu Senator, Chukwu dumps LP for APC…APC senators now 73; PDP 28; LP 4; NNPP 1; SDP 1; APGA 2 ABUJA — President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio and the Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro, were yesterday locked in a war of words over the frequent defection of senators from the opposition political … Continue reading “Akpabio, Moro clash over defection of senators”