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27 years of democracy and Nigeria's health renewal (II): Building resilience for the future, By 'Lade Bandele

Nigeria, June 16 -- Part I of this essay examined developments at the frontline of healthcare delivery, particularly in primary healthcare and maternal health. Those areas matter because they are wher... Read More


Of 15 June: When our proverbs respect age but our actions fall short, By Margaret Uddin Ojeahere

Nigeria, June 16 -- "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" is observed every year on 15 June. It is the only United Nations Day dedicated to exposing the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older people, a... Read More


Court dismisses Yahaya Bello's bid to stop N110bn fraud trial

Nigeria, June 16 -- The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Abuja has dismissed an application filed by former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello seeking to strike out charges filed aga... Read More


IMF warns rising stablecoin use could weaken Naira demands

Nigeria, June 16 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the growing use of US dollar-denominated stablecoins in Nigeria could weaken demand for the naira, and undermine the effective... Read More


Gunmen attack Nigeria's foremost policy institute, NIPSS, 'kill two'

Nigeria, June 16 -- Two people, including a police officer, have been reportedly killed after gunmen attacked the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, near Jos in Plateau... Read More


Group petitions NJC, CJN over ADC deregistration judgement, seeks sanction against judge

Nigeria, June 16 -- A civil society organisation, Tap Initiative for Citizens' Development, has petitioned the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, and the National Judicial Council (N... Read More


#EkitiDecides2026: A ballot without women candidates

Nigeria, June 16 -- From 8:30 a.m on Saturday, 20 June, Ekiti residents will line up at the 2,445 polling units to elect their next governor. However, a glaring statistic defines this election: not a ... Read More


Ex-Rivers commissioner named among 50 global 'crucial thought leaders' in media communications

Nigeria, June 16 -- Nigerian scholar, public policy expert and strategic communication specialist Austin Tam-George has been named among the 2026 world's 50 most influential thought leaders in media c... Read More


Judge rejects ADC, Aregbesola's call to withdraw from party leadership suit, imposes N1 million fine

Nigeria, June 16 -- Judge Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday imposed a fine of N500,000 each on the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and its interim National Secretary, Rauf Are... Read More


'When did they marry?' Nigerians react to Baba Ijesha's baby announcement

Nigeria, June 16 -- Reactions have continued to trail the news of actor and filmmaker Olanrewaju "Baba Ijesha" James welcoming a baby boy with his wife, and fashion entrepreneur Abiodun Tokunbo, CEO o... Read More