The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has warned that millions of citizens are still grappling with hunger, insecurity, and joblessness despite ongoing reforms, stressing that true progress must go beyond economic statistics to tangible relief in households across the country. In a statement signed by Archbishop Daniel Okoh, President of CAN, to mark Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary, the apex Christian …

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that he is ready to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race if a younger and more vibrant candidate emerges under his party, the African Democratic Congress (ADC). He made the statement during an interview with BBC Hausa as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day. Atiku stressed that his interest in the …

The tension in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector seems to have come to an end as the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has reached an agreement to suspend two days action against Dangote Refinery. This comes as the oil company agreed to recall its workers dismissed for belonging to PENGASSAN. The decision came after a …

The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has expressed deep concerns over the rising number of complaints against senior lawyers in Nigeria. Speaking at a special court session to mark the beginning of the Supreme Court’s 2025/2026 Legal Year and the inauguration of 57 senior advocates of Nigeria (SANs), Fagbemi lamented the rot in the …

Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, has warned that the insecurity situation in the country has not been totally eradicated. Speaking on Wednesday while fielding questions during an appearance on Arise Television, the clergyman stated that Nigeria has entered a temporary period of reduced conflict and violence. He warned against assuming the country’s insecurity woes are over, despite recent …

Former Democratic Republic of Congo President, Joseph Kabila, has been sentenced to death in absentia for war crimes and treason. The charges concern accusations that Kabila had been supporting the M23, a rebel group who have wreaked devastation across the country’s eastern region. Kabila was convicted on Friday of treason, crimes against humanity, and war crimes, including murder, sexual assault, …

Ooni of Ife introduced me to my ex-Canadian wife and even plotted to eliminate me. My rift with him will never be over. — Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi, the Oluwo of Iwo, accuses Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife, of orchestrating an assassination plot by introducing him to a Canadian woman as …

The recent open endorsement of Christopher Maikalangu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) chairmanship election, by Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and a member of our party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is the final straw that should break the camel’s back. This is not just another case of …

US Government shuts down: The federal government has officially shut down for the first time in six years after a deadlocked Congress failed to pass a funding measure to keep the lights on — and no one inside the Capitol knows what will happen next. Blame game: Once the funding deadline passed, Republicans and Democrats immediately began pointing fingers at …

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has asked Nigerians to stand against the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) over the industrial action against the company. In a statement on Monday, the refinery described the TUC as “zombie-like” for declaring full solidarity with PENGASSAN and threatening a nationwide strike “without making any effort …

Security operatives in Nigeria have come under several attacks by criminal elements in the past few weeks, leading to the killing of scores of them. Within September alone, over 50 security operatives were killed in different attacks across the country. While officers of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, vigilantes, members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, JTF …

Dr. Samson Simon, chief economist, ARKK Economics & Data Limited, has said that Nigeria does not seem to have gotten it right from the word go. In this interview with DAILY POST, he speaks about the 65 years independence anniversary, economic hardship in the country, political corruption, judiciary, among other issues. At 65, many Nigerians are struggling under rising food …

The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has declared support for the candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the Abuja Municipal Area Council Chairmanship seat in the February 2026 council polls, Christopher Maikalangu. Recall that last week, the Independent National Electoral Commission, had authorised the commencement of campaigns ahead of the area council elections. In a statement by its National Commissioner …

Ali Ndume, senator representing Borno south, says President Bola Tinubu should dissolve the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) if the union continues to “serve private interests” rather than the public good. On Saturday, the PENGASSAN instructed its members to embark on a nationwide strike immediately over Dangote refinery’s dismissal of “over 800 workers”. The Dangote …

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has signed another two-year crude supply agreement with the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. The deal signed last month would ensure the steady supply of crude to the 650,000-barrel-per-day refinery located in Lekki, Lagos. It was further gathered that the deal is in line with the Federal Government’s determination to supply more crude to the facility, …