Pope Leo XIV had described late Bishop Francis Okobo, the first Bishop of Nsukka Catholic Diocese, an ambassador of Jesus Christ, who, according to him, dedicated all his time to the service of God and humanity while on earth. The Pope said this in a condolence message during the burial mass of Okobo at St Theresa’s Catholic Cathedral Nsukka, on …

A Catholic missionary priest based in The Gambia, Rev Fr Kelvin Ugwu, has criticised the muted response in Nigeria to the killing of Rev Fr Matthew Eya of the Nsukka Diocese. Father Eya was shot dead on his way to his parish on September 19. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, Fr Ugwu contrasted the reactions to the shooting of …

Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has drawn a sharp contrast between political leadership in Nigeria and the United States. Obi faulted Nigerian leaders for wasteful displays of power despite managing comparatively smaller budgets. In a post on X on Thursday, Obi recounted his ongoing three-day trip to the US, where he visited Atlanta, Washington, and Chicago. He …

A former Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Abduyari S. Lafia has accused the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, of obstructing justice in a rape case involving an American citizen and an Indian national. In a letter dated August 1, 2025, and addressed to the U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard M. Mills, Lafia, who was AIG at the time, …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly directed the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, to proceed on leave ahead of the expiration of his tenure. Insider sources say the move comes in response to what they described as Mahmood’s “last-minute betrayal” of the All Progressives Congress government that appointed him. Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma …

Confusion and controversy have trailed the ₦20.4 billion birthday fundraiser organized by First Lady Remi Tinubu, after a report by Premium Times listed the late former President Muhammadu Buhari among the donors. According to the report, contributions were made toward completing the long-stalled National Library project. Among those listed as donors were President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima and …

The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun has formally asked a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja to issue a bench warrant for the arrest of ex-senator Andy Uba over a N400 million job scam. The police intend to arrest Uba and bring him to court for trial. The IGP sought the arrest order on Wednesday following the persistent …

Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has expressed worry over the growing insecurity in Yorubaland and other parts of Nigeria. The group stated its position in a communiqué issued after its caucus meeting at the Akure residence of its leader, Reuben Fasoranti, on Tuesday. Afenifere decried the worsening spate of banditry in Kwara, Kogi, Ogun, Ondo and Oyo, and described the killings …

A member of the House of Representatives, Yusuf Gagdi (APC, Plateau), has restated his opposition to the creation of state police in Nigeria, arguing that such a move would worsen insecurity rather than resolve it. Mr Gagdi, who represents Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency, made his position known during a visit to troubled communities in Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau, where …

The President of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, Festus Osifo, has explained that the country’s refineries were shut down due to inefficiency rather than being completely non-functional. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Tuesday, Osifo said the facilities had been operating but could not produce at optimal levels. He noted that while …

The Senate will on 7th October, 2025, decide if the suspended lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, will resume her official duties or not. Kenny Okolugbo, Consultant, Communication and Strategy, Office of the Senate President, disclosed this in an interview on Channels TV on Wednesday. Recall that Natasha, the senator representing Kogi Central, was on March 6, 2025, suspended for six months …

Some angry Nigerian Senators and Members of the House of Representatives are planning a major showdown against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his executive, upon resumption from the recess, over non servicing of their constituency projects. Rising from separate meetings in Abuja Tuesday night, the Lawmakers appear to have concluded arrangements to mobilize their colleagues who are equally piqued by …

Some angry Nigerian Senators and Members of the House of Representatives are planning a major showdown against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his executive, upon resumption from the recess, over non servicing of their constituency projects. Rising from separate meetings in Abuja Tuesday night, the Lawmakers appear to have concluded arrangements to mobilize their colleagues who are equally piqued by …

The United Kingdom is considering a major change to its visa policy as it looks for ways to attract the best brains from around the world. One of the key proposals is removing visa fees for highly skilled workers, including Nigerians, who want to move to the UK to work in science, research, technology, and other fields. Why the UK …

Supporters of Cameroon’s President Paul Biya have resorted to using his portrait as the centerpiece of his re-election campaign for the October 2025 presidential polls. At 92 years old, Biya’s advanced age and frequent private trips abroad have severely limited his public appearances, leaving his image to stand in for him on the campaign trail. The unusual sight of campaigning …