By Smart Chuks A fresh wave of violent attacks across Nigeria’s northern states is reigniting fears that the country is losing hard-won ground against insurgency, banditry and rural militancy. From Plateau to Borno and Benue, communities are being overrun, homes razed, farmlands abandoned and thousands of civilians forced into displacement, many accusing both state and […]
By Smart Chuks For millions of Nigerians struggling with rising transport fares and the knock-on effects of high fuel costs, a modest sense of relief may finally be in sight. The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has resumed the sale of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in naira and has simultaneously reduced its ex-gantry petrol price, a move
By Smart Chuks Nigeria’s Labour Party (LP) is facing one of the most consequential internal crises in its history, as rival factions battle for institutional legitimacy following a controversial Supreme Court judgment. What began as an internal leadership disagreement has now escalated into a high-stakes contest for recognition by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC),
The Presidency, through Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, has provided a list of the President’s appointments to date as it tries to defend alleged lopsided appointments. In the list, South West has 29 appointees of the President as against 24 stated by Dare. For instance, Femi Gbajabiamila, who is
Introduction The recent Supreme Court judgment in favor of one faction of a major political party in Nigeria was expected to settle months of internal disputes. Instead, it has sparked fresh controversies, with accusations of undue influence on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), illegal meetings, and internal wrangling over leadership positions. The latest developments
By Chika Okafor | April 9, 2025 Introduction: A Historic Jolt to the Energy Market Global crude oil prices tumbled to their lowest levels in four years on Wednesday after the trade conflict between the United States and China sharply intensified.Fresh rounds of tariffs announced by both economic giants rattled commodity traders, pushing West Texas
Introduction: A Policy With Long-Term Implications The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that the naira-for-crude oil sales arrangement with the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and other local refineries will remain in place “for as long as it aligns with the public interest and supports national economic objectives.”This decision, conveyed through the Technical Sub-Committee on the
Nearly two years after the killing of a two-year-old toddler, Ivan Omorhiakogbe, and the shooting of his younger brother, Omorhiakogbe Eromonsele by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, in Delta State, the family is yet to get justice. DAILY POST reports that stray bullets from the NDLEA operatives shot the duo, resulting
LAGOS — The US government has faulted Nigeria’s import ban on 25 items, saying the restrictions are limiting market access for American exporters. This comes barely a week after President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on goods entering the US, with Nigeria getting 14 per cent. a post on X on Monday, US Trade Representative, USTR,
By Smart Chuks The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has once again stressed that the future of Nigeria depends on restructuring and a return to true federalism. According to the group, the centralised system of governance currently in place has failed to address the nation’s numerous political, economic, and security challenges. For Afenifere, the path to
