Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has outlined critical steps Nigeria must take to safeguard its democracy and promote stability across West Africa, following the resurgence of coups in the region. Speaking during an interview on Politics Today on Channels Television, monitored by realtokng, Falana stressed that Nigeria cannot ignore the…
By Sammy Godson Seeing the title General attached to Elijah Ayodele may surprise many because everyone knows he is not a member of the army, nor has he ever been publicly addressed as such. But permit me to rechristen him, because at this point, his revelations on security matters go far beyond what an army…
Servant of the Most High God, Founder and Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Lagos, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has made it clear to the opposition political parties that they must be ready and strong if ever they want to defeat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He made the disclosure on Tuesday, December 8, 2025 at his…
Stanbic IBTC Bank, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings and one of Nigeria’s leading financial services institutions, has reinforced its commitment to driving sustainable economic growth through a strategic partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB). The initiative enhances the bank’s ability to channel long‑term funding into critical areas of the Nigerian economy, including trade,…
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has dismissed rumours of any political alliance or behind-the-scenes negotiations with President Bola Tinubu or the Presidency. According to the party’s National Chairman, Dr. Ajuji Ahmed, the NNPP remains fully focused on strengthening its internal structures ahead of the 2027 general elections and will not be entering into any…
Nigeria’s currency continued to face downward pressure as the Naira weakened to ₦1,475 per US dollar on the parallel market, slipping further from ₦1,463/$ recorded over the weekend. The depreciation reflects ongoing volatility in the unofficial forex market, where demand for foreign currency continues to outpace available supply. In contrast, the Naira maintained relative stability…
A major controversy has erupted in Nigeria over a proposed amendment to the Customs and Excise Tariff (Consolidation) Act that seeks to drastically increase the excise duty on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSBs) from the current ₦10 per litre to as high as ₦130 per litre, representing a staggering 1,200% increase. The bill, sponsored by Senator Ipalibo…
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has strengthened his administration’s commitment to social welfare by disbursing ₦1.6 billion to support 4,117 vulnerable residents across the state under the Eko Cares, Eko Listens programme over the past year. The initiative aims to cushion the effects of economic hardship and empower residents to meet urgent personal and business…
In a bold and unexpected move, Paramount has made an all-cash offer directly to shareholders of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) in an effort to wrest control of one of Hollywood’s most coveted studios. The move comes after WBD last week agreed to a deal with Netflix, which had been widely seen as the frontrunner in…
About 100 schoolchildren who were abducted from a Catholic boarding school in Papiri village, Niger State last month have been safely returned and received by state officials, in a major relief for families and authorities. The students were handed over to the state government on Monday, a day after the federal government reportedly secured their…
