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By Ikechukwu Nnochiri The Nigerian Judiciary, despite its pivotal role in entrenching the rule of law and administering justice, remains plagued by significant challenges. These challenges encompass court backlogs, systemic inefficiencies, corruption, and limited access to justice, particularly for rural populations. Protracted delays—manifesting in cases lingering for years, and sometimes decades, before resolution—have undoubtedly bred […]

By now, everyone knows President Bola Tinubu’s approach to capturing power. In his own words, it is: “At all costs, fight for it, grab it, snatch it and run with it”. That was how he put it at a pre-election event in London in December 2022. Many would swear that he deployed this buccaneering strategy to […]

The minister of power, Adebayo Adelabu, is set to resign from his position in the coming days following a high-level meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.   The development was confirmed in a statement issued by the Minister’s Special Adviser on Strategic Communications and Media Relations, Tunji Bolaji, after the closed-door […]

The Federal Government’s plan to reintegrate nearly 800 individuals described as “repentant terrorists” into Nigerian communities demands far more scrutiny than it has received. The proposal is presented as a gesture of reconciliation, a step toward healing, a humane alternative to endless conflict. But the country has been down this road before, and the results […]

The Federal government has now filed sweeping treason and terrorism charges against former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, and six alleged coup plotters; an extraordinary reversal only months after officials dismissed reports of a coup attempt as “fake news.” For months, government spokespersons insisted that rumors of a plot to overthrow President […]

For years, Aliko Dangote has cast himself as the high priest of African self-reliance. His message is simple, forceful, and on its face compelling: Africans must invest in Africa, build Africa, and ultimately free the continent from its dependency on foreign capital and expertise. If he does not lead, he warns, others will not follow. […]

Charlotte, North Carolina, which features one of the nation’s largest Black populations, will host a weekend-long conference focused on expanding homeownership and building generational wealth. The second annual WorthWealth Conference heads to Charlotte for the first time on April 24 and 25. The weekend focuses on financial literacy and asset ownership. Organized by BrightUp Inc., […]

Meet Briyana Taylor, an Army sergeant stationed at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas, who’s going viral for transforming the living spaces of fellow soldiers. What began as a before-and-after TikTok of her barracks makeover—amassing nearly 12 million views and earning her an Army Achievement Medal—has made Taylor highly sought-after at Fort Bliss for transforming […]

Luther Davis, a former University of Alabama defensive tackle, has been accused of posing as several NFL players to collect almost $20 million in fraudulent loans. According to The Athletic, in a March court filing, the U.S. Attorney’s Office claims Davis and a co-conspirator, CJ Evins, donned wigs and makeup to pose as NFL players (identified […]

President Bola Tinubu has approved a minor reshuffle of the Federal Executive Council, removing the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, from their cabinet positions.   A statement on Tuesday by the Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Secretary […]

The Federal Government has filed a 13-count charge before the Federal High Court, Abuja, against alleged plotters of a coup to oust President Bola Tinubu.   Among the suspects are a retired major general, a retired naval captain, a serving police inspector, and three others. The defendants include retired Major General Mohammed Gana, retired Naval […]

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has scheduled its presidential primary election for May 15 and 16, 2026, as part of preparations for the 2027 general elections.   The timetable, released by the party via its official X handle and detailed in an official statement signed by its National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Argungu, outlines key activities.It […]