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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…
Anambra: Court Remands Eight Pastors Over Alleged Fake Miracles
The Homeland Security Special Court sitting in Awka, Anambra, on Friday, remanded eight pastors in a custodial centre over alleged involvement in staging fake miracles, popularly known as “arrangee”…
U.S. Unveils $240m Humanitarian Lifeline For Nigeria, Other Crisis-hit Nations
The United States has announced more than $240 million in humanitarian and disaster-response funding for Catholic Relief Services (CRS) to support vulnerable populations affected by conflicts, disease outbreaks, natural disasters…
Military Unleashes Nationwide Offensive, Scores of Terrorists Killed
The Nigerian military has recorded fresh successes in its ongoing nationwide offensive against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes, neutralising scores of terrorists, arresting dozens of suspects and rescuing…
DHQ Demands Stronger Protection for Schools After Oyo and Borno Kidnappings
Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has called on schools nationwide to strengthen security measures following the recent abductions of pupils in Oyo and Borno states, warning that the safety of children…
“You could lose SAN status,” Wike warns Turaki amid deepening PDP rift
Nigeria’s Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has issued a sharp warning to the Taminu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), cautioning that individuals spreading what…
Oyo Police Arrest Six Alleged Informants in Ahoro-Esiele School Kidnap Probe; Main Suspects Still at Large
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested six suspected local informants and couriers linked to the recent Ahoro‑Esiele, Oriire LGA school abductions after tracing telephone conversations between the suspects and…
Court Adjourns Blessing CEO’s Bail Plea Over N36m Fraud Charges
Justice D.I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday reserved ruling on the bail application filed by social media influencer and relationship therapist, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka,…
Zenith Bank Marks World Environment Day with Two-Day Clean-up in Lagos
Zenith Bank Plc observed World Environment Day 2026 with a two-phase clean-up campaign in Lagos this week, mobilising staff and partnering with state agencies to clear streets and waterways…
Ododo launches elite police unit to tackle rising violent crime in Lokoja
The government of Kogi State in north-central Nigeria has launched a new police tactical formation aimed at strengthening its response to violent crime and worsening insecurity across the state. Governor…
DSS intercepts suspected ISWAP medical supply convoy in Borno forest operation
Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS), working alongside forest guards, says it has intercepted a large consignment of medical supplies believed to be destined for fighters of the Islamic State…
