President Tinubu nominates Oyedele as minister of state for finance
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Mr Taiwo Oyedele, the chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, which overhauled Nigeria’s tax system as the minister of state for finance. A statement by Bayo Onanuga, the President’s spoksman said Mr Oyedele replace Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite who has been moved to the Ministry […]
Catholic Bishops appoint new Visitor, Pro-Chancellor for Veritas University
The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has announced the appointments of new officers to oversee Veritas University, Abuja following the expiration of the tenure of previous officers. A statement by the Head of Corporate Affairs and Communication of Veritas University, Ben Agande revealed that the Archbishop of Kaduna, Most Rev. Matthew Man’oso Ndagoso, who […]
Implement Administration of Criminal Justice Law, JRI, HURILAWS tell Benue state Govt
By Deborah Adekaa The Justice And Rights Initiative (JRI) in Collaboration with the Human Rights Law Service (HURILAWS) has called on the Benue State Government and other key stakeholders to ensure a total and complete implementation of the Administration Of Criminal Justice Law( ACJL )in the state. Addressing a press conference in Makurdi, the Acting […]
Why Nigeria Must Prioritize the Blue Economy
By Chika Chukwudi. At a time when Nigeria is urgently seeking sustainable pathways to economic stability, poverty reduction, and mass job creation, it has become increasingly clear that the nation must rethink its development priorities. While agriculture, oil and gas, technology, and manufacturing all hold value, none offers the scale of untapped opportunity that lies […]
Nigerian Christian Pilgrims hunkered down in Israel as Iran comes under American, Israeli attacks
Thousands of Nigerian Christians who are in Israel for this year’s pilgrimage have been ordered to remain hunkered down in their hotel rooms as Israel and the United states of America launch attacks on Iran. According to one of the pilgrims who spoke with whitewatersdigest.com, the pilgrims were already on their way to sites in […]
Middlebelt: Between Geography and Power
By Stephanie Shaakaa The Middle Belt was never merely a stretch of land between North and South. It emerged from a political unease that predates Nigeria’s independence and continues to shape its present. Long before the language of North Central entered official vocabulary, before geopolitical zoning became shorthand for power sharing, minority communities within the […]
The Honourable Idris Yahuza has answered the inevitable call of God
By: Ehogie West-Idahosa Hon. Idris Yahuza, amiable practitioner of politics, reputable lawyer, nationalist and statesman has transited to eternal life. I received the news like most of his former colleagues in Nigeria’s House of Representatives on Thursday, 26th February, 2026. My initial reaction to the news of the passage was one of sorrow and I […]
Forgiveness is Divine: Senator Akpabio as a grace Carrier
By Ken Harries Esq There’s a trend in Nigeria where accusations are louder than the coin box, and everyone scrambles to the high ground of moral outrage. Yet, here comes Senator Godswill Akpabio, the President of the 10th Senate, going against the trend like a devoted monk who has decided that the usual script of […]
2027 Will Be between Tinubu/APC vs Nigerians – Atiku
Former Vice President of Nigeria and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has declared that the 2027 election will be a straight fight between Bola Tinubu and the APC on one side, and the Nigerian people on the other. In a statement reacting to the defection of Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri […]
Three Against One… And Still 45 Goals Down
By Stephanie Shaakaa On February 21, 2026, Abuja witnessed what I can only describe as the most lopsided political football match since inter-house days. Venue: FCT. Occasion: FCT Cup Final. Teams: Coalition All Stars vs One Man United. Coalition came flexing. Three “ace” strikers warming up like they were about to conquer Europe: Atiku Abubakar […]