The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has raised serious concerns over the failure of state governments across Nigeria to utilise over ₦250 billion in intervention funds meant to improve the country’s basic education sector. The Executive Secretary of UBEC, Dr. Aisha Garba, made this known on Monday while declaring open a three-day financial management training
Disgraced former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was formally indicted on Saturday for abuse of power, obstruction of official duties, and falsification of documents, deepening his legal troubles amid an ongoing insurrection trial. The indictment stems from Yoon’s controversial declaration of martial law on December 3, 2024, during which he ordered military troops to
The Federal Government’s electricity subsidy burden soared to an unprecedented ₦1.94 trillion in 2024, representing a 220% increase from the ₦610 billion spent in 2023. According to the latest annual report by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), this spike was primarily driven by the widening gap between the actual cost of supplying electricity, referred
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has suspended its discounted fuel supply scheme following the uncovering of widespread fraud allegedly perpetrated by some of its affiliate marketers and strategic partners. The scheme, originally designed to make refined petroleum products more affordable and accessible nationwide, was halted on July 13, 2025, after internal investigations revealed large-scale
As political maneuvering intensifies ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, the South-South Emerging Leaders’ Forum (SELF) has raised concerns that former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi may be preparing to exit the coalition platform led by the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The group alleges that Obi fears he may not secure the coalition’s presidential
Nigeria stands at a critical demographic crossroads, with over 60% of its population under the age of 30. This youthful majority could become the engine of national development—or a destabilizing force, depending on the country’s policy choices and investment priorities. This warning was issued by the Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Hon. Nasir
— a meditation on memory, silence, and the promises that died with him Death has a way of softening memory. In its silence, we often confuse legacy with pity, and nostalgia with truth. The dead can no longer defend themselves, but neither should they be shielded from the truth of their actions, not when those
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called for a renewed focus on the quality of leadership in Nigeria, stating that the country does not necessarily need a perfect constitution, but rather, the right operators to implement it effectively. Speaking at the opening of the National Summit on the Future of Nigeria’s Constitutional Democracy held in Abuja,
The President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has announced an ambitious plan to reduce the cost of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, across Nigeria. As part of this effort, he revealed that his refinery currently produces 22,000 tonnes of LPG daily and is ramping up production to meet domestic needs.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), bringing an end to his membership in the party he helped establish more than two decades ago. In a letter dated July 14, 2025, and addressed to the Chairman of the PDP Jada 1 Ward in Adamawa State, Atiku cited “irreconcilable differences”
