Nigeria Ranks Sixth in Global Terrorism Index
By Esi-ife Arogundade Nigeria has been ranked sixth in the 2025 Global Terrorism Index, now holding a score of 7.658, a rise from its eighth position in 2023 and 2024. The index, which was released on March 5, 2025, highlights a troubling trend in terrorism-related violence in the country. Burkina Faso leads the index with […]
Newspaper Headlines for March 6, 2025
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Protesters Demand Probe Of Allegations Against Senate President
By Esi-ife Arogundade In a dramatic turn of events on Wednesday, March 5, supporters of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan clashed with law enforcement as they gathered at the National Assembly, to demand an investigation into sexual harassment allegations, against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The protesters arrived at the assembly complex around 8 AM, coinciding with the […]
EFCC Interrogates Former A’Ibom Governor Over Alleged Fraud
By Esi-ife Arogundade The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Udom Emmanuel, the immediate past governor of Akwa Ibom State, in connection with alleged fraud amounting to billions of naira. A petition submitted to the anti-graft agency by the Network Against Corruption and Trafficking (NACAT) detailed an extensive investigation into the financial records […]
Newspaper Headlines for March 5, 2025
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Ogunjimi is new Accountant General of the Federation
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation after a rigorous selection process. His appointment takes effect from 7th March 2025, the same day the incumbent Oluwatoyin Madehin will retire. Ogunjimi, 57, was first named as Madehin’s successor last December. A selection committee later chose him […]
Tinubu greets Adeboye at 83
President Bola Tinubu has sent a message of congratulations to Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, the General Overseer (GO) of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), on his 83rd birthday. According to him, he shared in the joy of this special occasion with Pastor Adeboye’s family, particularly his wife, Pastor Foluke, spiritual leaders and members […]
Tinubu congratulates Prof Badejo at 70
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Professor Babafemi Badejo, a seasoned diplomat, scholar, and former deputy special representative of the UN Secretary-General at the UN Political Office for Somalia, on his 70th birthday. A statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Communication and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the president joined family and friends to celebrate Professor […]
World Obesity Day: CAPPA Renews Call For Healthy Food Policies
To commemorate World Obesity Day (WOD), Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has renewed its call for comprehensive healthy food policies to strengthen local diets and tackle the country’s rising obesity and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs) burden. In a statement on Tuesday, 04 March 2025, the civil society organisation (CSO) highlighted the alarming data […]
Nigeria Not Dumping Ground, HOMEF Slams FG, EU
By Esi-ife Arogundade The news of the Nigerian government’s ill-conceived, vexatious and painful attempt to import “non-hazardous” waste from the EU into the country is a rude shock at a time of widespread ecological challenges. Health of Mother Earth Foundation notes that even wastes certified as non-hazardous are often hazardous – containing traces of heavy […]
