Guardian
As Leadership Crisis Rocks Ondo Assembly…
Fidelis David reports that a deepening crisis in the Ondo State House of Assembly has exposed cracks within the state’s political establishment, with far-reaching implications for governance, legislative independence and
Manufacturers’ confidence rebounds despite high borrowing costs, power woes
By Yinka Kolawole Manufacturers’ confidence in Nigeria’s business environment rebounded in the second quarter of 2026 (Q2’26) buoyed by expectations of improved government policies and a more favourable operating climate. But
Elumelu: Firebrand Whose Voice Has Shaped Nigeria’s Parliamentary Discourse
Jonathan Eze writes that parliamentarians with a demonstrable record of legislative engagements like Hon Ndudi Elumelu are likely to play an important role in enriching debates and strengthening oversight in
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, August 7, 2026
The naira remained relatively stable against the United States dollar across both the official and parallel foreign exchange markets as traders monitored liquidity conditions and demand pressures. At the Nigerian
Tinubu’s Upcoming Visit to Akwa Ibom
President Bola Tinubu’s proposed official visit to Akwa Ibom State in September to inaugurate projects executed by Governor Umo Eno has generated excitements and expectations. Etim Etim previews the many
Why Benson Okoronkwo at 70 Agrees with Fela’s ‘Authority Stealing’
Benson Okoronkwo has remained an unelected but permanent parliamentarian, historian and provocateur in the Nigerian-American Diaspora. Chido Nwangwu writes on how Okoronkwo agrees with late Fela Anikulapo-Kuti’s indictment of Nigerian
315 abducted Nigerians rescued in 24hours
By Evelyn Usman No fewer than 315 Nigerians abducted by terrorists and kidnappers have been rescued in separate operations across Kwara, Niger and Ogun states within 24 hours, bringing relief
Naira appreciates to N1,416/$ in parallel market
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,416 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,420 per dollar on Wednesday. However, the naira depreciated to N1,365.1 per dollar in
Tinubu to EFCC: Go to court, get order to de-freeze Osun account
Shina Abubakar, Olayinka Ajayi, Dickson Omobola LAGOS — President Bola Tinubu has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to immediately approach the court to vacate the order freezing
Customs intercepts pump-action rifles at Tin Can Port, suspect on the run
By Godwin Oritse The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Thursday recorded another major breakthrough in its anti-smuggling campaign with the interception of a container containing concealed parts of pump-action rifles
