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NOVA Bank Opens Owerri Office, Gets Land for HQ

Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma pledges land for NOVA Bank's permanent regional headquarters in Owerri. The new flagship office aims to boost SME support and job creation across South-East and South-South Nigeria.

Nigeria's 'Legitimisers': Can They Save the Nation?

Analysis explores the hidden role of Nigeria's 'Legitimisers'—patriots who validate leaders and policy. As democracy faces threat, can they steer the nation from perdition before 2027? Read more.

Olawepo-Hashim Warns Against One-Party Agenda

PDP chieftain Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim declares the party undeterred by attacks, drawing parallels with Nigeria's historic multiparty democracy and the failed Abacha plot. Read more.

FG Launches Working Group for Regional Development

The Ministry of Regional Development has inaugurated a Core Working Group to coordinate policies and promote inclusive growth across Nigeria's geopolitical zones. Learn about the strategy.

Lawyers Condemn Media Trial of NMDPRA CEO Farouk Ahmed

A coalition of 40 lawyers has condemned baseless corruption allegations against NMDPRA CEO Engr. Farouk Ahmed, warning against media trials that undermine Nigeria's oil sector. Read their full defence.

Civil Society Calls for Probe into Matawalle's Banditry Links

The Democracy Watch Initiative urges an independent investigation into allegations linking Defence Minister Bello Matawalle to bandit groups. The group stresses transparency and urgency to protect national security and public trust.

Nigeria's Literacy Rate: 70.4% with Huge Regional Gaps

Nigeria's literacy rate stands at 70.4%, but the national average hides a crisis. Imo State leads at 96.43%, while Yobe lags at just 7.23%. Explore the data, causes, and solutions for a more literate Nigeria.

ECOWAS Parliament Condemns Guinea-Bissau Coup

ECOWAS Parliament opens 2025 session in Abuja, strongly condemns the military coup in Guinea-Bissau and reaffirms commitment to regional democracy and stability. Read the full story.

Northern Leaders Suspend Mining, Back State Police

Northern governors and traditional rulers have imposed a six-month mining suspension and approved a N1bn monthly security fund to tackle banditry and insecurity. Read the full communiqué.

ADC: Yakubu's Nomination Threatens Democracy

The African Democratic Congress condemns President Tinubu's nomination of ex-INEC chairman Mahmood Yakubu as an ambassador, calling it a threat to electoral integrity. Read more.

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