Isha Sesay: African Media Dominated By Oligarchs Who Focus On Personal Gain Instead Of Accountability
Isha Sesay warns African media’s oligarch control undermines accountability and transparency, limiting authentic stories from the continent.
Isha Sesay warns African media’s oligarch control undermines accountability and transparency, limiting authentic stories from the continent.
The Edo State House of Assembly has summoned Natasha Osawaru, member representing Egor constituency, over her recent conduct captured in viral videos involving her husband, Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia,
Shehu Sani warns that illegal mining fuels banditry in the north and urges governors to take responsibility for regional security.
Thirty-eight abducted Eruku worshippers rescued by security forces have finally been reunited with their families after receiving medical care.
Ribadu says Nigeria is receiving growing support from the US, France and Britain as efforts to defeat terrorists intensify.
George says Adeleke’s exit reflects PDP turmoil and urges Tinubu to rein in Wike to prevent deeper democratic instability.
President of the Gemstones Miners and Marketing Association of Nigeria, Niran Ajibade says a blanket ban will fuel illegal mining and worsen insecurity.
Congress investigates Nigeria’s religious violence, calling for government accountability, protection of Christians, and action against Boko Haram and Sharia enforcement.
Chairman of the House Committee on Defence, Jimi Benson, hails Christopher Musa as a “soldier’s soldier” with empathy, courage and national respect.
Education Minister Tunji Alausa says uneven literacy rates show nationwide learning emergency, driving sweeping reforms to improve education quality and access.
Retired career diplomat, Ambassador Mohammed Ibrahim, says untrained nominees and credibility concerns threaten Nigeria’s international standing.
Chief of Army Staff Shaibu says misinformation threatens morale, weakens public trust and hinders operational success in ongoing security missions nationwide.
Executive Secretary of the Centre for Peacebuilding, Ayokunle Fagbemi, says scrapping indigeneity without addressing colonial instruments will obstruct true national integration.
Dele Momodu alleges Tinubu used a fake VIP-escort ban list to target opponents and stoke resentment against wealthy Nigerians.
Super Eagles will camp in Egypt from December 10 where Eric Chelle will trim a 54-man provisional AFCON list to 28.
Army details several regional operations yielding killing of 8 terrorists and arrest of 51 criminal suspects between November 29 and December 1.
President of MACBAN says the association has brokered peace across borders, rejecting calls to label the group a terrorist organisation.
Airline Operators of Nigeria warn the National Assembly that the proposed tax law will cripple airlines of implemented January 2026.
Ademola Oshodi insists Tinubu’s ambassadorial selections reflect constitutional authority and strategic judgment, urging Nigerians to trust the president’s decisions.
PDP urges President Tinubu to apply the same democratic standards used in Guinea Bissau to protect Nigeria’s political space.
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