In a significant move to bolster economic cooperation and transparency, the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, alongside three key agencies under its supervision, recently participated in the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Article IV Consultation in Nigeria. The agencies involved were the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA),
Gender-responsive social protection is crucial for addressing the unique challenges faced by women and girls, particularly in reducing poverty and enhancing gender equality. Social protection systems, when designed to be gender-responsive, can effectively address the specific needs and vulnerabilities of women across their life cycle, thereby promoting more equitable outcomes in health, education, and economic
The recent appointment of Justice Theophilus Nzeukwu as the Acting Chief Judge of Imo State has sparked intense controversy within the legal community, particularly among members of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in the state. The appointment, made by Governor Hope Uzodimma on April 2, 2025, follows the removal of the former Chief Judge, Theresa
In a strong show of solidarity with the people of Plateau State, the League of Northern Democrats (LND) has vehemently condemned the recent massacre of 52 innocent lives in Bokkos Local Government Area. The group, comprising prominent northern elites, described the attacks as a barbaric act of cruelty and criminality that deeply violates human rights.
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has taken a significant stance against what it perceives as undemocratic practices in Rivers State by relocating its 2025 Annual General Conference (AGC) from Port Harcourt to Enugu. This decision follows the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, which led to the appointment
Senator Ali Ndume, a prominent figure in the All Progressives Congress (APC) and representative of Borno South Senatorial District, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to address the perceived imbalance in federal appointments. During a recent interview, Ndume expressed concern that the current appointment pattern does not align with the Federal Character principle outlined
Prominent members of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, gathered at the Muson Centre in Onikan, Lagos, on Thursday to honor the life and legacy of their late leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, during a special symposium marking what would have been his 97th birthday. The event served as both a tribute to Adebanjo’s enduring influence and
The family of Chizoba Oguzie, a young mother of two who tragically lost her life when a water tank collapsed through the roof of her apartment in the Chevron area of Lagos, has expressed deep grief and frustration over the alleged exploitation they faced at the hands of law enforcement and medical personnel following the
In a dramatic and unsettling turn of events, kidnappers in Kaduna State have released Pastor Samson Ali of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) but detained the individual who delivered the ransom for his freedom. This bizarre development has further highlighted the worsening security crisis in the region, raising urgent calls for government intervention. Pastor
The family of the late Bisola Kola-Daisi, eldest daughter of former Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has announced the final burial arrangements for their beloved wife, mother, and daughter. Bisola passed away recently after a brief illness in the United Kingdom at the age of 42. A special worship and tribute service, titled “An
