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Merit Over Patronage: Why Nigeria’s 2025 Oil Licencing Round Deserves Commendation

Competition Replaces Patronage: Conducted under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021, Nigeria's 2025 Licensing Round prioritised transparency, technical competence, financial capability and competitive bidding over political influence and discretionary allocations. Strict Selection Process Boosts Credibility: Of nearly 300...

Grave Is Not A Witness Box – Atiku Fires Back At Obasanjo Over Bribery Claim

Atiku rejects Obasanjo's allegation, saying there is no evidence he bribed the late Ghali Umar Na'Abba to impeach the former President during their time in office. Former Vice President faults timing of claim, arguing it is unfair to...

Free, Fair 2027 Polls Impossible Without Financial Autonomy For INEC, Amupitan Warns

INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan warns that Nigeria cannot guarantee free, fair and credible 2027 general elections unless the electoral commission is granted full financial autonomy. Says continued dependence on the annual appropriation process and budget approvals by...

Kano Takes to the Skies as Yusuf Unveils Pans For State-Owned Airline

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf unveils plans to establish a state-owned commercial airline, with operations expected to begin within the next year. Proposed Kano Airline will provide direct employment opportunities for indigenous pilots trained under the state's aviation scholarship...

Motorists Trapped in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Gridlock After Multiple Crashes, FRSC Provides Alternative Routes

FRSC directs motorists to alternative routes after multiple crashes cripple traffic on the Kara Bridge section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. One person killed and two others injured in separate overnight crashes involving five articulated trucks, a Toyota Sienna...

Osun Senator Fadeyi Quits APC, Returns to PDP After Ticket Row

Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and returned to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), barely one year after defecting to the ruling party. The Osun Central lawmaker accused the Osun APC leadership of...

Transparency, Not Insults: Stop Hiding Behind Nigeria, Address Public Records – Atiku Charges Tinubu

Atiku accuses the Tinubu Presidency of abandoning transparency for personal attacks, insisting that Nigerians deserve factual explanations instead of political insults. Former Vice President says no one has placed Nigeria on trial, arguing that the controversy centres on...

Tinubu Unveils Biggest Nigerian Army Expansion In Decades, Expands Divisions To 12, Approves Recruitment Of 28,000 Personnel

Largest Army Restructuring in Decades: President Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions in a sweeping reform aimed at strengthening national defence and improving operational effectiveness. 28,000 New Soldiers Approved:...

Disaster Averted As Enugu Air Flight Carrying 68 Passengers Skids Off Benin Runway

A major aviation disaster was narrowly averted after an Enugu Air aircraft carrying 68 passengers skidded off the runway during landing at Benin Airport on Thursday. All passengers and crew members escaped unhurt as emergency responders from the...

Tinubu’s State Police Push Wins Big As Reps Pass Landmark Bill Amid Minority Revolt

House of Representatives delivers a major legislative victory for President Bola Tinubu by passing the Executive Bill seeking to establish State Police Services, one of the most significant constitutional and security reforms in Nigeria's democratic history. A total...

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Felix Ifijeh is a journalist with years of professional reporting experience. Known for his keen news sense, compelling storytelling and commitment to accurate, impactful reporting, he has built a reputation for turning leads into clear, engaging, and well-structured reports that resonate with readers. His work reflects deep newsroom experience and a commitment to accurate, impactful journalism.
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