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Political activist and international affairs leader, Comrade Timi Frank,has welcomed the resignation of Engr. Farouk Ahmed, former Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) but insisted that stepping aside should not bring closure to the matter. “Resignation is not an admission of guilt, but...

Nigeria and Burkina Faso have reaffirmed their commitment to stronger bilateral relations, with a focus on political, security, and economic cooperation. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s high-powered delegation, led by Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, met with President Captain Ibrahim Traoré in Ouagadougou on Wednesday, discussing ways...

The Concerned Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has disowned and sharply criticised recent statements credited to the Northern Elders Forum over the activities of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), describing the position as a misrepresentation of the true aspirations of the North. In a press statement issued on Tuesday and...

A public policy and governance advocate, Okezie Emmanuel, has alleged that the leadership of the Bureauof Public Procurement (BPP) is being targeted by a coordinated smear campaign orchestrated by vested interests seeking to undermine ongoing reforms in Nigeria’s procurement system. Emmanuel, who is of the Baobab Centre for Public Integrity,...

… Says Senator didn’t win 2023 election A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Prince Paul Ikonne, has launched a strong rebuttal against Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe over his recent comments questioning the credibility of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s victory in the 2023 presidential election, describing the remarks as...

Political activist and international affairs leader, Comrade Timi Frank has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately suspend the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Engr. Farouk Ahmed, following corruption allegations raised by President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote. Frank,...

A Political activist and international affairs leader, Comrade Timi Frank, has issued a stern warning to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over reported actions that point to the politicisation of the Nigerian Army, cautioning that any breach of military tradition, hierarchy and professional standards poses a grave danger to Nigeria’s democracy...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has pledged to investigate allegations of corruption against the Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, following a mass protest at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja on Monday. Members of the Conference of Civil Society for Transparency and Accountability...

By The Rt. Rev’d Ifeanyi Akunna, Anglican Bishop of Ogoja Diocese.Bishop@ifeanyiakunna.com Advent is one of the most profound and meaningful Seasons in the life of the Church. It marks the beginning of the Christian liturgical year and spans four weeks, leading to Christmas. The word ‘Advent’ was derived from the...

Transcorp Hilton Abuja officially welcomed the 2025 holiday season with its enchanting Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, held on Thursday, 4th December 2025. The event, known for its warmth and elegance, brought together hotel guests, families, members of the diplomatic community, corporate clients, and Abuja’s vibrant lifestyle and media community. Guests...