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Defence Minister Honours Mother’s Legacy as an Akara Seller
Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Christopher Musa, reflects on his mother's role as a petty trader to highlight the dignity of hard work amid recent debates over government support for small businesses.
August 2, 2026
Isaac Fayose Criticizes President Tinubu Amidst Food Scarcity Seen at Peller and Jarvis Wedding
Prince Isaac Fayose claims the presence of numerous hungry street individuals at the wedding of Peller and Jarvis highlights the failure of President Tinubu’s economic policies.
August 2, 2026
Chris Emejuru Urges President Tinubu to Revisit Harsh Economic Reforms
ADP chieftain Chris Emejuru claims President Tinubu’s current economic policies are causing widespread suffering and calls for a more managed approach to fiscal reform.
August 2, 2026
Why Affidavits and Newspaper Notices No Longer Legally Validate Name Changes in Nigeria
A landmark Supreme Court ruling has invalidated the use of simple affidavits and newspaper notices for legal name changes in Nigeria, mandating a formal Deed Poll process and upcoming digitization by the National Population Commission.
August 2, 2026
Severe Flash Flooding Displaces Families Across Three Yobe Local Governments
Intense flash floods across Damaturu, Nguru, Machina, and Bursari have damaged homes and displaced residents, according to the Yobe State Emergency Management Agency.
August 2, 2026
Catholic Bishop Mourns 27 Victims in Southern Kaduna Massacre
Bishop Julius Yakubu Kundi of the Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan condemned the failure to protect 27 residents killed in a brutal attack on Naridon village.
August 2, 2026
Reverend Ezekiel Dachomo reports mass funeral for 27 victims in Southern Kaduna
Reverend Ezekiel Dachomo has confirmed the mass burial of 27 victims following a fatal attack on Naridon village in Kaduna State.
August 2, 2026
Femi Falana Urges Nigerian Government to Sanction South African Firms Over Xenophobic Violence
Senior Advocate Femi Falana is calling on the Nigerian government to impose economic sanctions on South African companies and grant citizens direct access to the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights to address persistent xenophobic violence.
August 2, 2026
Ogoni Liberation Initiative Prioritizes Safety Over Oil Production
Dr. Fabeke Douglas of the Ogoni Liberation Initiative warns that insecurity, rather than oil exploration, is the most urgent issue currently threatening the residents of Ogoniland.
August 2, 2026
Labour Unions Encourage Media to Bolster Oversight of Government
Labour leaders gathered in Lagos to honour the late journalist Sylvester Enoghase, urging the media to prioritize government accountability and workers' rights in their reporting.
August 2, 2026