A leading civil society organisation, Vanguard for Probity and Accountability, has sounded the alarm over what it calls “a dangerous culture of impunity” at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), following revelations of staggering financial discrepancies and allegations of…
Fatima Muhammad’s voice trembled with grief and desperation as she spoke into the phone. Her husband, Abubakar Ahmad—a quiet, dedicated lecturer at the Federal College of Horticulture in Gombe—has been behind bars for over a week. His alleged crime? Sharing…
Just two days after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu visited Benue State to promise action on the worsening insecurity, tragedy struck again. In the early hours of Friday, terror returned to the heart of Tarka Local Government Area, as marauding herdsmen…
After nearly a decade-long battle for justice, the communities of Bille and Ogale in Nigeria’s Niger Delta have achieved a major breakthrough in their fight against oil giant Shell. In a landmark ruling on June 20, 2025, the UK High…
The Solomon Ehigiator Arase Foundation (SEAF) proudly hosts its Annual Scholarship Grant, reaffirming its unwavering commitment to educational empowerment, youth development, and social upliftment. Founded on the core values of integrity, service, and excellence—hallmarks of Dr. Solomon Ehigiator Arase’s distinguished…
A recent revelation, a former staff in the Edo Sports Development Council has shed light on the alleged corruption, favoritism, and highhandedness of Phillip Shaibu during his tenure as supervisory head of sports development in the state. According to the,…
TODAY, Dr. Solomon Ehigiator Arase, a retired Inspector-General of the Nigeria Police and renowned philanthropist, celebrates his 69th birthday. As he marks this milestone, his life’s work and legacy serve as a testament to his unwavering commitment to public…
In a bold shift away from donor dependency, countries like Ghana, Nigeria, and Zambia are rewriting the rules of SME financing—using homegrown solutions to empower small businesses, stimulate economic growth, and reclaim financial independence. Across the continent, local pension funds,…
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stood before African leaders in Rome this January, unveiling her ambitious “Mattei Plan”—a €5.5 billion initiative aimed at tackling the root causes of migration by investing directly in Africa’s economic growth. Named after Enrico Mattei, a post-war energy…
Across Africa, a quiet revolution is reshaping how countries do business with one another. Instead of relying on the US dollar to settle trade—even with their next-door neighbors—more and more African nations are choosing to trade in their own local…
