OPINION

Egbetokun: When The Sheriff Is Good

By Bola Bakare About a month into his tenure as Nigerian president, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in line with the constitutional mandate, appointed Kayode Egbetokun as the Inspector General of The Nigeria Police Force. Appointed, precisely, as the Inspector General of Police, on June 19, 2023, with a PhD degree (not honoris causa), the seasoned… Continue reading Egbetokun: When The Sheriff Is Good

ECONOMY

Abaribe, Others Laud Chika Chukwudi at Blue Economy Book Launch

Dr. Chika Chukwudi                                Author                                       A new book is drawing national attention to the vast but largely untapped economic potential buried within Nigeria’s oceans, rivers and coastal resources, arguing that the country may be sitting on trillions of dollars in overlooked wealth. Titled Blue Economy: Gateway to a Sustainable Future, the publication by maritime expert… Continue reading Abaribe, Others Laud Chika Chukwudi at Blue Economy Book Launch

OBITUARY

CROSSJOF, Condoles Senator Owan-Enoh Over Younger Brother’s Demise

The Cross River State Journalists Forum (CSJF), Abuja, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Rev. Fr. Victor Achima Owan-Enoh, the younger brother of Senator John Owan-Enoh, Honourable Minister of State in the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment.Rev. Fr. Victor Achima Owan-Enoh was said to have died on Sunday morning in Abuja.… Continue reading CROSSJOF, Condoles Senator Owan-Enoh Over Younger Brother’s Demise

Aviation

Arik plane crash averted as port Harcourt bound plane diverts to Benin

By Ada Nkong The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has confirmed that an Arik Air Boeing 737-7GL aircraft, registration 5N-MJF, operating a scheduled domestic flight from Lagos (LOS) to Port Harcourt (PHC) earlier Wednesday day, experienced an in-flight engine anomaly and diverted safely to Benin Airport (BNI). A statement says during the cruise phase of… Continue reading Arik plane crash averted as port Harcourt bound plane diverts to Benin

LEGISLATURE · Transportation

Marine and Blue Economy: Oyetola Presents ₦10.5bn 2026 Budget, Laments Inadequate Funding

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, on Tuesday presented a ₦10,499,984,667.10 budget proposal for the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy for the 2026 fiscal year. The Minister lamented that the allocation was grossly insufficient to effectively execute the ministry’s wide-ranging mandate critical to Nigeria’s trade, transport efficiency and food… Continue reading Marine and Blue Economy: Oyetola Presents ₦10.5bn 2026 Budget, Laments Inadequate Funding

Aviation

SCP 2026: NiMet Warns Farmers Against Premature Farming,Predicts Early Onset of Rains By Ogar Francisca Early onset of rainfall has been predicted in Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa-Ibom, Cross River , Benue, Kogi, Nasarawa and Oyo states while late onset is expected in Borno. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Department Festus Keyamo (SAN) made this known while… Continue reading

Security

Two Suspected Kidnappers Arrested at Auchi Teaching Hospital

In a recent development, two suspected kidnappers have been arrested at the Edo State University Teaching Hospital, Auchi, in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State. The suspects were arrested in the early hours of Sunday when they reportedly went to the hospital to check on an associate receiving treatment at the emergency ward.… Continue reading Two Suspected Kidnappers Arrested at Auchi Teaching Hospital

Transportation

7 Days Cargo Dwell Time :NPA Partners PEBEC, PCEC

By Ada Nkong The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA)  in collaboration with the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), the Ports and Customs Efficiency Committee (PCEC) under the Business Environment Enhancement Programme Accelerator (BEEPA) held a three-day high-level stakeholder engagement in Lagos,titled "Achieving a 7-Day Cargo Dwell Time," to streamline port processes to bolster the ease… Continue reading 7 Days Cargo Dwell Time :NPA Partners PEBEC, PCEC

POLITICS

NANMF Polls: Nwabuko Returns as Chairman, Charts New Course for Forum

Comrade Clement C. Nwabuko has been re-elected Chairman of the National Assembly New Media Forum (NANMF) for another two-year term, pledging to prioritise members’ welfare, professionalism and institutional growth.Nwabuko was returned unopposed at the Forum’s election held on Saturday, February 7, 2026. In his acceptance speech, he thanked members for the renewed confidence reposed in… Continue reading NANMF Polls: Nwabuko Returns as Chairman, Charts New Course for Forum