Guardians or Predators? Inside Nigeria’s Security Agencies and the Abuse of State Power

Sebastine Chukwuebuka Okafor

-By Sebastine Okafor, Ph.D. When Nigerians hear the words “security agency”, they expect protection, justice, discipline, and professionalism. They expect institutions that stand between law-abiding citizens and criminals. Yet, a growing number of verified incidents over the past few years have painted a disturbing picture: while thousands of security personnel continue to serve honourably, a … [Read more…]

Why Men Die Earlier Than Women 

-By Uzoma Ahamefule Leave the make-believe, behind closed doors men also cry. Not everything that glitters possesses value, and not every smile reflects happiness or inner peace. Some smiles are indications of hopelessness one can never dictate from a distance. They mask emotional wounds and personal struggles that are too embarrassing, humiliating or painful to … [Read more…]

Osun Decides: ADC unveils 73-man campaign council led by Tambuwal, Ihedioha, Imoke

Former Speaker, House of Representatives and Former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, his Deputy and former Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives and former Imo State Governor, Emeka Ihedioha, former Cross River governor, Senator Liyel Imoke and General Kabiru Nadama (rtd) are among the leaders of the 73-member Election Management Council constituted by the African Democratic … [Read more…]

Gov Mbah Bags Transformational Leadership Award, Promises More

Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah’s transformational leadership and developmental strides took centre stage, yet again, as Enugu Media Village honoured him with an Award of Excellence for dedication to transformational leadership and outstanding governance. The award was presented during the organisation’s 2025/2026 Best Performing Local Government Chairman Poll and Leadership Recognition Ceremony, which took place at … [Read more…]

Nkanu West’s Obe Smart Green School Wins Spelling Bee, Debate Competitions

Hon John Chukwuma Ogbodo; Executive Chairman, Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State

…Ogbodo celebrates pupils, backs Mbah’s education reforms …Says Smart Green Schools in Nkanu West fully operational Obe Smart Green School in Nkanu West Local Government Area has emerged winner of the Spelling Bee and Debate competitions at the 2026 Computer Appreciation Test Competition held in Enugu. The school recorded the highest score to defeat Queens … [Read more…]

Minister Udeh to Institutionalise Results-Based Governance, Receives PACE Performance Report

The Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, SAN, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to institutionalising results-based governance across the nation’s innovation ecosystem. Udeh made this known following the presentation of the Ministerial Deliverables Report by the Partnership for Agile Governance and Climate Engagement (PACE). The Minister described the report … [Read more…]

Lawyer Commends Tinubu’s Directive on Osun Accounts, Urges Strict Adherence to Constitutional Process

A lawyer, Tokunbo Afikuyomi, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for directing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to return to court to seek the discharge of the order freezing the Osun State Government’s accounts, describing the move as a demonstration of commitment to electoral fairness and constitutional governance ahead of the state’s governorship … [Read more…]

FG, India Expand Partnership on Technology Transfer, Digital Transformation

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding strategic collaboration with the Republic of India in Science, Technology, Innovation (STI), and digital transformation as the Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Udeh, SAN, received the High Commissioner of India to Nigeria, His Excellency Abishek Singh, on a courtesy visit to his … [Read more…]

NCC Leases Digital Industrial Park, Learning Centre to Enugu State Gov’t

…NCC’s CEO lauds Mbah’s Smart Schools, infrastructural, digital capacity initiatives In a major boost to President Bola Tinubu’s digital economy agenda, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Enugu State Government, on Tuesday, sealed a strategic 15-year lease of the agency’s Digital Industrial Park and Learning Centre to the Enugu State Government. The move would … [Read more…]

JUST-IN: WAEC releases 2026 WASSCE results

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the results of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates. The examination body announced the release of the results on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, and advised candidates to check their results through the WAEC result portal at www.waecdirect.org. Candidates who have misplaced their … [Read more…]

Tinubu Commissions Africa’s First Renewable Energy College, Green Hydrogen Pilot Plant in Kogi

…Barefoot Renewable Energy College Will Power Nigeria’s Energy Future – Minister Udeh President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned Africa’s first Barefoot Renewable Energy College (BARECKS) and the Green Hydrogen Research and Demonstration Pilot Plant in Osara, Kogi State, describing the projects as strategic investments in human capital development, renewable energy and Nigeria’s transition to a … [Read more…]