President Bola Tinubu is struggling to secure the necessary two-thirds majority in Nigeria's National Assembly to approve his declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State. The declaration, made on Tuesday, follows a prolonged political crisis in the state. Tinubu's controversial actions included suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and all assembly members for six months. He...

After nearly three years, major Nigerian banks have reopened international payment options on Naira-denominated debit cards—marking a big change for customers and businesses alike. The move allows customers to once again make purchases and subscriptions on global platforms like Amazon, Netflix, and Apple, without needing virtual dollar cards or domiciliary accounts. This shift is...

Abuja, Nigeria – June 12, 2025 In a historic move aimed at national reconciliation and justice, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has granted a presidential pardon to the late Ken Saro-Wiwa and the other members of the Ogoni Nine, nearly 30 years after their controversial execution by the Nigerian military regime in 1995. In a statement delivered during the Democracy Day celebration at Eagle...

Introduction A new bill to amend Nigeria’s Electoral Act 2022 has sparked public debate with its proposal to make voting mandatory for all eligible Nigerians. The bill, which has passed its second reading in the House of Representatives, aims to impose a fine of N100,000 or a six-month jail sentence on citizens who fail to vote in future elections. If enacted, the bill will fundamentally...

Not long ago, I dived into a topic that weighs heavily on the shoulders of many young men today — the silent but suffocating pressure to constantly prove themselves. Whether it’s earning more money, fitting into societal molds, or hitting life’s endless checkboxes, the weight is real. In fact, a Mental Health survey revealed something staggering: 60% of young men say...