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Eight defected lawmakers were suspended long ago for gross misconduct — Zamfara Speaker
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI The Speaker of the Zamfara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bilyaminu Ismail Moriki has clarified that the eight lawmakers who recently announced their defection from the…
How Nigeria declined into criminality, poor governance in 66 years
“What does corrupting time not diminish? Our grandparents brought forth feebler heirs; we are further degenerate; and soon will beget progeny more wicked.” Homer, 65-8 BC In 1960, nobody being…
Nigeria Cannot Have Strong Economy Without Security– Gbenga Daniel
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Former Ogun State Governor and Senator representing Ogun East, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, has said Nigeria cannot achieve a strong economy without adequate security, just as lasting security…
2027 Elections: Lai Mohammed Urges Nigerians to Prioritise Economy, Security, Nation-Building
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has urged Nigerians to approach the 2027 general elections as an opportunity to strengthen democratic institutions, sustain economic…
2027 Elections: Sanwo-Olu Says Nigeria’s Future Depends on Economy, Security, Credible Polls
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called for a peaceful and credible 2027 general election, saying the country’s economic reforms, security situation and democratic stability will…
Sanwo-Olu, Lai Mohammed, Gbenga Daniel, others to attend 7th Freedom Online lecture Thursday
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, on Thursday, will deliver the 7th yearly lecture of Freedom Online newspaper. Theme of the event, which holds in Ikeja, Lagos,…
Akpabio Mourns Eagle Online Publisher, Dotun Oladipo, Describes Him as Courageous Journalist
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Oladipo The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON, has expressed profound sadness over the death of veteran journalist and publisher of The Eagle Online,…
Sanwo-Olu, Lai Mohammed, Gbenga Daniel to discuss 2027 elections, insecurity at 7th Freedom Online lecture
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Challenges facing the economy and insecurity, especially associated with elections in a developing economy like Nigeria, will be the focus of discussion at the seventh yearly lecture…
Tinubu signs executive order on virtual assets, establishes council to harmonise crypto regulation
*Tinubu President Bola Tinubu on Friday signed the Presidential Executive Order on Virtual Assets Coordination, 2026. The order, signed pursuant to Section 5 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), establishes…
Tinubu Seeks Stronger Collaboration with Northern Traditional Rulers On Security Development
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Tinubu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with traditional institutions as part of efforts to advance peace, security, national cohesion,…
