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Political Power Is Sweet, Any politician promising a single term needs a psychiatric test — Soludo
Anambra State Governor, Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has said any politician pledging to serve just one term in office needs a psychiatric evaluation. He made the comment at a rally…
David Mark: “We Are The Architects of Northern Problems” Calls for Unity.
—Former Senate President Urges Region to Embrace Oneness Senator David Mark, former Senate President and Acting National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has asserted that the socio-economic and…
JAMB Failure: Between Minister of Education Dr. Alausa and JAMB Registrar Prof. Oloyede—Who is Telling Nigerians the Truth?
Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has attributed the mass failure in the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examinations to the effectiveness of the government’s anti-malpractice measures. He argues…
National Security:SSS Sues Utomi Over ‘Shadow Government’ Plan
By OBSERVERS TIMES. ••Security Service Accuses Politician of Plotting to Destabilise Nigeria, Seeks Court Injunction to Halt Initiative Nigeria’s State Security Service (SSS) has initiated legal action against prominent politician…
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, the emir of Qatar, Lavish Welcome for President Trump in Doha
By OBSERVERS TIMES. DOHA, QATAR - President Donald Trump's visit to Qatar on Wednesday showcased a significant shift in relations, marking the culmination of what has been described as a…
Editorial Board: Securing Our Northern Border – An Imperative for National Survival
The escalating insecurity in Nigeria's northern regions has reached a critical juncture, demanding immediate and unwavering attention from the highest levels of government. The recent confirmation by the Defense Headquarters…
Kanu okays DSS evidence he ordered supporters to attack Tinubu, security agencies, police stations
A Federal High Court in Abuja heard on Thursday that the broadcasts made by the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu led to the killing…
EDITORIAL; Honoring The Silent Guardians, Nigeria’s DSS In The Fight Against Insecurit
The recent commendations of Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS) by Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, and Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, rightly cast a spotlight on an often-overlooked…
N80bn found in bank accounts of sacked NNPC refinery MD
EFCC arrests the recently sacked managing directors and some top officials of the Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries, discovering 80 billion in the account of one of the sacked…
Funke Akindele: Popular actress returns to politics
Funke Akindele, a famous Nigerian actress-turned-politician, has announced her political plans after an unsuccessful attempt in the last general elections. Akindele said she will contest for public office again. The…
North Group to Tinubu: Embrace Community Security, Echoing DSS, TY Danjuma .
•Youths Advocate Legal Empowerment for Local Defense Amidst Rising Insecurity. By Suleiman Ibrahim. The Northern Ethnic Youths Group has issued a fervent appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging the…
The DANGERS OF CYBERBULLYING. By: Onono Onimisi
Unfortunately, we live in an era where many people misuse social media. They forget or perhaps never learned that this space holds immense power for good. Yes, social media can…
Nigeria Makes its Case on Wall Street: CBN Highlights Reforms at Nasdaq Forum.
By Anastasia John E NEW YORK, NY - Ahead of the crucial 2025 IMF & World Bank Spring Meetings, Nigeria took center stage in the global financial arena, hosting a…
Natasha Rejects Agbakoba’s Call for Out-of-Court Settlement with Akpabio
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has firmly rejected a proposal for an out-of-court settlement put forward by legal luminary Dr. Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), counsel to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, in the ongoing…
Nollywood stars, others nominated for AMVCA 2025
The organisers of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, AMVCA, have announced the nominations for the 2025 edition. The annual awards recognise excellence among African filmmakers, actors, and content creators…
Senate Confirms Dr. Bala Bello as AMCON Chairman
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointment of Dr. Bala Bello as the part-time Chairman of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), Additionally, five other nominees were approved as…
‘I’m too busy for media battle,’ Ribadu replies El-Rufai
Ribadu: “I WON'T JOIN ISSUES WITH NASIR EL-RUFAI. “My attention has been drawn to the interview granted by Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, the immediate past governor of Kaduna State Monday evening.…
CBN Mandates First Bank, UBA, GTBank, Other Banks To Publish Details of Dormant Accounts
By John Audu,Abuja The Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN) has directed all banks and other financial institutions to disclose details of dormant accounts, including the names of account holders, the type of…
Ignore PSC retirement directive, remain in office. ~ IGP tells police officers.
In a move that goes against the recent directive from the Police Service Commission to retire senior police officers who have surpassed 35 years of service or are above 60…
24 Killed in Disarrayed Camps of Bello Turji, Second-in-Command Among Victims
The Nigerian Armed Forces have dealt a significant blow to the notorious terrorist network led by Bello Turji in the Northwest region of the country. In an ongoing military operation…
A Married Woman Dumped Her Cheating Husband To Cheat With Married Men – Jerry Amilo
By Suleiman Ibrahim. Nollywood actor, Jerry Amilo has come out to blast a certain married woman who walked out of her marriage of 18 years because she caught her husband…
Trump declares border emergency and seeks to end US birthright citizenship
By Juliet Aliwo From behind his desk in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump signed a flurry of executive orders and decrees aimed at cracking down on immigration, BBC report.…
EDITORIAL: Let there be light, AEDC, TCN
Following the successful privatization of the distribution and generation sectors of the then Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN), the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) Plc was licensed as a…
Editorial: The Need for a Strong Opposition in Nigeria
As Nigeria continues to navigate its democratic journey, one crucial element that has been lacking is a strong and effective opposition. The importance of a robust opposition cannot be overstated,…
EDITORIAL: $22.89 Billion FX Inflow; Matters Arising
BY OBSERVERS TIMES Nigeria recorded a US$22.89 billion inflow in foreign exchange into its economy in Q3 2024. Viewed as a boost for the struggling local currency - the Naira, the Central Bank…
Tax Reform Bills: Presidency asks Bala Mohammed to retract ‘threats against Tinubu’
The Presidency has responded to Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed’s recent threats against President Bola Tinubu’s administration regarding the controversial tax reform policy. In a statement issued on Monday by…
An overview of Nigeria’s statutory transfers in the 2025 budget, with UBEC prioritized over NASS.
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY - N344.85bn SOUTH - EAST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - N341.27bn NORTH - WEST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - N585.93bn SOUTH - WEST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION- N498.41bn NORTH - EAST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION -…
Petroleum Retailers Outlet Owners have commenced the registration process with MRS Filling Station to acquire Dangote petrol at a price of N935 per litre.
Retail outlet owners, affiliated with the Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria, have commenced the registration process with MRS filling station to acquire Dangote petrol at a price…
Appeal Court Rejects Ex-FCTA Director’s Bail Bid
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed an application for bail pending appeal filed by Garba Dukku, a former Director of Finance and Administration of the Abuja Metropolitan Management…
Tinubu Hails Ododo Over Kogi Security Gains
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, for the progress recorded in tackling insecurity and advancing development across the state. Governor Ododo received the President…
Stop Hiding Trump’s Letter, Timi Frank Tells Presidency
A former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has challenged the Presidency to make public the contents of the letter reportedly sent by United…
Babachir Lawal Urges Nigerians to Reject Atiku in 2027
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has urged Nigerians not to support former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar in the 2027 presidential election, accusing him of promoting…
BREAKING: Court Sentences Suspects in Oriire Abduction to Life Imprisonment
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday sentenced three men linked to the Oriire school abduction to life imprisonment after they pleaded guilty to terrorism-related offences. Details later.
Cardoso Briefs Senate, Targets Single-Digit Inflation After Successful Banking Recapitalisation
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, presented the bank’s First Half (H1) 2026 Statutory Briefing to the Senate…
‘I’m President at Home’ – Fashola Plays Down 2027 Ambition
Former Lagos State Governor and ex-Minister of Works, Babatunde Fashola, has dismissed speculation linking him with a bid for Nigeria’s presidency, saying he is content with being “president at home.”…
Lawal Keeps Deputy as 2027 Running Mate
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has confirmed that his deputy, Mani Malam Mummuni, will remain his running mate for the 2027 governorship election, ending speculation over a possible change to…
My Past Remarks on Tinubu No Longer Valid, Says Bwala
Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, has said his previous criticisms of the President are no longer valid, insisting they were based on circumstances that…
APM: Tinubu ‘Rattled’ by Makinde’s Rising 2027 Profile
The Allied People’s Movement (APM) has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of targeting Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde out of fear over his growing political influence ahead of the 2027…
