Notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has openly confirmed that he once held peace talks with officials of the Zamfara State government during the administration of Bello Matawalle, now Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence. The revelation has triggered fresh controversy around past negotiations with armed groups in the North-West. Turji made the disclosure while reacting

A fresh row is brewing within the camps of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over unresolved aspects of the peace deal brokered by President Bola Tinubu several months ago. Insiders within the Wike-Fubara camp familiar with the matter told Sunday PUNCH that disagreement over the composition of

Fresh details have surfaced on the strategy being deployed by President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress to secure bloc votes from the South and North-Central ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Sources at the APC national secretariat disclosed that the political calculation is aimed at guaranteeing the President’s re-election, even as opposition to

Nigeria’s communications minister, Bosun Tijani, said on Friday that bandits and terrorist groups are able to coordinate their activities by exploiting gaps in the country’s telecommunications infrastructure, particularly in poorly connected rural areas. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Tijani said criminal groups use advanced techniques to route calls across multiple telecom towers, allowing them

  …Up to 80 percent of work in Nigeria is precarious, lacking dignity, stability, or full utilisation of skills …Although AI may displace 92 million jobs, it is expected to create 170 million …Foreign employers watch for red flags like delayed responses, vague claims, turned-off cameras, and overstated availability. Data from Jobberman indicates that 62

At the Jobberman Lagos Remote Work Fest 2025, experts insisted that African professionals must present themselves not merely as job seekers, but as value creators to compete and succeed in the global remote work arena, as recruitment beyond borders keeps increasing. Speaking during a fireside chat titled ‘Hiring Beyond Borders: What Global Employers Look For

Women in Nigeria’s informal workforce are facing a funding gap, with the majority still grappling with access to finance across different states. A new report by BudgIT, entitled ‘The State of Women’s Economic Empowerment in Nigeria,’ has shown that women entrepreneurs in Nigeria are being sidelined from accessing funding support, despite being documented in the

The Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme is looking to expand its roster of participating organisations as it prepares for a second implementation phase. Launched through a partnership involving the Federal Government, UNDP, and EU support, the programme places young Nigerian graduates in 12-month work experiences with organisations willing to provide mentorship and practical training. The model

Recent reports that former Anambra State governor and immediate past Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, is in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have renewed attention on the number of senior officials from the last administration facing corruption-related investigations. Initial claims on Wednesday suggested Ngige had been kidnapped, but

Nigerians finally have a reason to smile at the pumps as Dangote Refinery slashes its ex-depot petrol price to N699 per litre, a significant drop from the previous N828.  The reduction, which took effect on December 11, signals one of the most impactful price shifts in the oil sector this year. This is the refinery’s

Taking your first international trip is exciting, emotional, and sometimes overwhelming. Everything feels new, the airport, the rules, the long queues, and even the way people move around with confidence.  In the middle of all that excitement, many beginners make small but costly mistakes that can easily be avoided. Here are some of the most

2025 was a busy year in for Nigerian politicians. It was a year of surprise victories, renewed influence, and shifting alliances as the country moved closer to the 2027 general elections.  While the opposition made some progress, the ruling party still held a strong grip across the country. And in the middle of this changing