*By Paul Ejime After the unpopular decision by ECOWAS leaders, who recommended “a short transition programme” in response to the military coup in Guinea-Bissau, the European Parliament has demanded the publication of the results of the 23rd November parliamentary and presidential elections in that country. Observers and commentators believe thatContinue Reading
An Abuja High Court has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to accept all candidates of the Labour Party (LP) fielded for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area council election scheduled to hold in February 2026. Justice J. O. E. Adeyemi-Ajayi, in a ruling on the ex-parte motionContinue Reading
CSR: Sport centre will aid talents discovery, remove miscreants Lagos, December. 17, 2025 Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Western Marine Command, has introduced a new sports facility in Coconut Community, Apapa, as a practical intervention to engage youths, discover talents and reduce social vices in the area. The facility, namedContinue Reading
Christmas: Bishop Ike calls for prayers for soldiers, generosity towards persons in IDP The Bishop, Anglican Diocese of Enugu, Rt. Rev. Samuel Ike, has called on Nigerians to extend their prayers to gallant soldiers spending Christmas on the battlefields across the country. Ike also called on Nigerians to extend their prayersContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The insurance industry is addressing long-standing solvency and capacity gaps through phased recapitalisation, a reform designed to strengthen underwriting capacity, restore public confidence and support broader economic growth. Operators say the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025 provides a gradual transition that enables insurers to buildContinue Reading
By Dianabasi Effiong The emergence of Prof. Dianabasi Eduwem as Provost-Elect, College of Health Sciences, University of Uyo (UniUyo) has elicited warm regards from his professional colleagues and classmates. Eduwem’s elevation was announced on Wednesday to members of G-74 – a group made up of Eduwem’s classmates backContinue Reading
Oborevwori Commissions Projects, Commends Council Chairman Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to grassroots development, stating that the “MORE” Agenda is designed to ensure that no part of the state is left behind. The Governor made this disclosure on Wednesday during the commissioningContinue Reading
Farouk Ahmed, the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), has resigned. This comes after Ahmed had a meeting with President Bola Tinubu. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, disclosed the development on Wednesday. Via a statement,Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Continental Reinsurance Holdings has confirmed the successful relocation of its Group Holding Company from Mauritius to Botswana. In a statement on Tuesday, the company said the move marked a new phase in its long-term growth and Pan-African expansion strategy. It said the relocation followed the completion ofContinue Reading
