Author: Aruma Maryann Uchenna

Nigeria’s long-running debate over the establishment of state police has encountered another hurdle after only four state Houses of Assembly were reported to have approved the proposed constitutional amendment. The four states are Edo, Osun, Oyo and Rivers. The National Assembly transmitted the Constitution amendment bill to the 36 state Houses of Assembly in September,…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has once again dismissed rumours concerning his health, insisting that he is healthy and ready to continue his official duties. Fresh speculation about the President’s health has circulated on social media and in political circles, prompting renewed questions about his condition and the reason behind his extended stay in Europe. However,…

The Osun State Government has challenged a court order restricting some of its bank accounts over a $13.9 million arbitration award. The Federal High Court in Lagos had ordered commercial banks to place a “Post No Debit” restriction on affected accounts in connection with an arbitration dispute involving Gamji Nigeria Company Limited. The company is…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has defended the economic policies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, arguing that difficult reforms were necessary to prevent Nigeria’s economy from deteriorating further. Shettima made the remarks while discussing the government’s economic reforms and their impact on the country. The Tinubu administration has implemented several major economic policies since taking…

Gombe State Governor and Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum, Inuwa Yahaya, has warned that Boko Haram has been weakened but has not been completely defeated. Yahaya made the statement during the 13th meeting of the North-East Governors’ Forum in Maiduguri, Borno State. According to the governor, attacks on communities continue despite years of…

The Edo State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Jarrett Tenebe, has come under criticism following an alleged reference to “AK-47 fire” while speaking about the party’s political mobilisation ahead of the 2027 elections. Tenebe reportedly made the remark while addressing APC supporters in the state. He was speaking about the party’s target of securing…

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called for deeper economic and diplomatic ties between Lagos and the United States. The governor’s push is aimed at expanding opportunities for businesses and strengthening economic cooperation between Lagos and Nigerian-American communities. The engagement comes as Lagos continues to position itself as one of Africa’s major economic centres. The…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the operationalisation of new Nigerian Army formations in Zamfara, Kebbi, Oyo and Osun states, in a move aimed at bringing security personnel closer to vulnerable communities. The President disclosed the development while highlighting his administration’s efforts to strengthen the operational capacity of the Armed Forces and improve the country’s…