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The group is also asking the government to conduct an independent review of existing approvals, citing concerns over biosafety, public health, biodiversity and farmers’ rights. The post Group calls for review of GMO approval in Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The initiative will pave the way for police stations to serve as points of presence on the Project BRIDGE network across the country, Mr Tijani said. The post Nigerian Government to transform police stations into digital connectivity hubs appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The House furtherly stressed the need to strengthen the regional security, Amotekun Corps, alongside other security agencies to educational institutions across the state. The post Oyo Assembly seeks increased security in schools appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The Presidential Task Force will be chaired by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, with membership drawn from relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) as well as state representatives. The post Tinubu establishes Ebola task force, approves ₦10bn for preparedness appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
PASAN said the organisers are suspended members who lack the authority to represent parliamentary staff. The post Legislative union distances self from National Assembly workers’ protest, says organisers lack legitimacy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Uganda announced the temporary closure of its border with the DRC late last month as part of efforts to curb the spread of the disease. The post WHO urges Uganda to reconsider Congo border closure over Ebola outbreak appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Unable to provide a detailed account of the expenditure, the committee directed the SEDC managing director to return next Tuesday with comprehensive documentation showing how the funds had been utilised. The post Senate panel queries SEDC over inability to account for over N4bn appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The cash distribution, amounting to N15 per share, was approved by shareholders at the 46th annual general meeting held on 26 May in Abuja. The post Okomu Oil shareholders approve N14.3 billion final dividend payout appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
“Today, Aba has an island that includes eight more local government areas, literally out of the national grid. And Aba has been reinforced as an island. And they have 24-hour power as we speak,” the governor said. The post What we do differently to have 24/7 power in Abia – Gov Otti appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The police urged residents to verify security-related information through official channels before sharing it on social media to avoid spreading misinformation. The post Police debunk reported bandit attack on Ebonyi community appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Communicating legitimate gains, therefore, matters. The effectiveness of national security communication depends not on frequency but on credibility. Citizens will trust information that is factual, timely, and verifiable… Not to boast. Not to mislead… But to affirm credibly that progress, however imperfect and uneven, remains possible and worthy of defending… Nigeria must, therefore, treat strategic […] The post The imperative of communicating national security gains, By Crispin Oduobuk appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The group expresses concerns about the “increasing threats to the Nigerian Nation and desirous of sharing our concerns with fellow citizens.” The post Group tasks govt, traditional leaders, others on Nigeria’s security crisis appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Mr Disu said it was unlawful, irresponsible and unacceptable to drive vehicles without registration numbers. The post IGP orders police to clamp down on unregistered vehicles across Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
As the Senate moves closer to approving state police, 30 civil society groups warn that devolving policing powers without strong accountability safeguards could deepen abuses and weaken public trust. The post State Police: 30 CSOs demand strong accountability safeguards ahead of possible Senate approval appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
He said the DIGs were expected to work closely with the Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) and CPs in their various zones The post Insecurity: IGP Disu orders redeployment of DIGs to respective zones appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
As part of preparations for the state’s planned mass wedding, the Kano State Hisbah Board has announced that nearly 720 prospective couples have so far undergone medical screening across 24 local government areas. The figure forms part of the 3,000 prospective couples the state intends to marry soon in a state-sponsored mass wedding for the […] Kano Hisbah screens 720 couples ahead of mass wedding exercise
Senate Minority Leader and Senator representing Benue South Senatorial District, Comrade Abba Moro, has expressed deep sorrow over the killing of several residents of Apa Local Government Area, including a health worker, Ojama Emie, who was reportedly beheaded by armed attackers. In a statement issued on Tuesday through his Media Adviser, Emmanuel Eche’Ofun John, Moro described the […] Senator Abba Moro mourns beheaded health worker, others killed in Apa attack
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress and former governor of Anambra State, has dragged his former loyalist and kinsman, Kenneth Okonkwo, to court. A suit made by Peter Obi’s legal counsel dated June 9, 2026, and signed by Chief Alex Ejesieme, SAN, of Alex Ejesieme (SAN) & Co. (Madiba Chambers) described Okonkwo’s allegations […] BREAKING: Peter Obi sues kinsman, Kenneth Okonkwo
The Presidency has described the Nigeria-United States security joint collaboration as key to end terrorism and banditry in the country. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, made this statement on Tuesday during an X Space discussion. Dare said intelligence sharing, security collaboration and joint counter-terrorism operations between both countries remain critical to dismantling […] Nigeria-US security partnership key to anti-terror war – Presidency
The Osun State Police Command has announced the arrest of three suspected cultists and political thugs, and the recovery of firearms, ammunition, charms and other dangerous weapons during separate operations in the state. The command disclosed the arrests in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, on behalf of the […] Osun police arrest three suspected cultists, recover firearms, weapons
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, and the Osun State All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Campaign Council on Tuesday exchanged accusations over a wave of violence reported in parts of Osun State, as both sides called for security intervention and investigations into the incidents. The allegations followed reports of attacks and shootings in Osogbo, Ede and […] Adeleke, APC trade blame over Osun violence, shooting
Newly promoted Serie A club Hellas Verona are interested in Hoffenheim striker Gift Orban, DAILY POST reports. Orban has returned to Hoffenheim after spending the 2025/26 season on loan with another Italian club, Hellas Verona. The 23-year-old netted seven times, and registered three assists in 28 league appearances for Verona. Verona opted not to sign […] Transfer: Venezia line up move for Nigerian forward
Former Sunshine Stars player, Kehinde Abiodun had been appointed the club’s scout, DAILY POST reports. The Owena Waves confirmed Abiodun’s appointment in a statement made available to DAILY POST. Abiodun is expected to bring his keen eye for talent and vast football knowledge to help discover and nurture the next generation of players. His appointment […] NNL: Sunshine Stars appoint Kehinde Abiodun as new scout
The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has given the Bank of Agriculture (BoA), the Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Company (NSPMC), and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) one week to appear before it and respond to outstanding audit queries. The directive followed the agencies’ failure to appear before the committee during its hearing on Tuesday in Abuja. […] Senate panel gives BoA, NSPMC, REA one week to answer audit queries
The Senate Committee on the South East Development Commission (SEDC) on Tuesday took the Managing Director of the Commission, Mark Okoye, to task over the alleged mismanagement of N16.6 billion received from the 2025 budget allocation. The committee, chaired by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (Abia North), specifically frowned at N153 million the commission claimed it […] Senate queries SEDC MD over alleged mismanagement of N16.6bn
Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Bendel Insurance have declared a three-week break for their players and officials following the completion of the 2025-26 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season. The team is expected to return to training on Wednesday, July 1 ,2026 for the new season preparations. General Manager Charles Ihimekpen delivered the message […] NPFL: Bendel Insurance embark on three-week end of season break
The naira extended appreciation against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Tuesday. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s data showed that the Naira strengthened on Tuesday to N1,360.55 per dollar up from N1,362.84 traded on Monday. This means that on a day-to-day basis, the Naira firmed up by N2.29 against the dollar. Meanwhile, […] Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, June 9, 2026: Nigerian currency extends appreciation
Russia has declared its opposition to “questionable proposals” pushing for the amalgamation of Palestinian territories with neighboring Arab countries. Moscow accused think tanks “funded” by Western government structures of attempting to revive the idea under the guise of suggesting viable options for the future of Palestine. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, in a statement, reminded […] Russia opposes Palestinian territories’ merger with Arab states
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, candidate in the last FCT council election, Dr. Paul Moses Ogidi, has called for the immediate suspension of the proposed judgment in Petition No. FCT/ACET/EP/01/2026, citing what he described as unresolved jurisdictional issues surrounding the composition of the Area Council Election Petition Tribunal. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Ogidi said […] Ogidi seeks suspension of FCT election tribunal judgement
Former factional National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, has acknowledged that the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, brought significant prominence to the party ahead of the 2023 general election. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Tuesday, Abure said Obi’s entry into the Labour Party boosted its national profile, although […] Peter Obi brought prominence to Labour Party – Julius Abure confesses
The chairman of United Bank of Africa has emerged as the chairman of Seplat Energy. This will see the billionaire investor assume the position of chairman from January 1, 2027. Whuba’s Tony Elumelu takes over Seplat Energy as chairman. The chairman of the United Bank of Africa has emerged as the chairman of Seplat Energy. This […] UBA’s Tony Elumelu takes over Seplat Energy as chairman
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has clarified the reasons behind Portugal’s choice to play against Nigeria in an international friendly, emphasizing that this decision is not influenced by rankings or comparisons, but rather by playing style and physical intensity. Portugal intends to utilize this high-profile friendly as part of their final preparations for the […] Friendly match: Why Portugal chose Nigeria – Super Eagles coach, Chelle
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving elected prime minister, describing the milestone as a reflection of the confidence and trust reposed in him by the Indian people. In a statement issued on Tuesday by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu said Modi’s achievement followed three consecutive electoral mandates and underscored […] Tinubu congratulates Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister
Real Madrid have revealed that their €150m bid for Atletico Madrid striker, Julian Alvarez, was rejected on Tuesday. Alvarez is one of the in-demand players this summer and could leave the Wanda Metropolitano. Atletico’s city rivals have decided to join the race for the 26-year-old. The offer comes after Madrid president Florentino Perez promised to […] Real Madrid submit €150m bid for Alvarez as Perez’s next Galactico is revealed
Fresh controversy has erupted in Obilonu Autonomous Community in Isuochi, Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State following the alleged conferment of chieftaincy titles on some individuals by the traditional ruler of the community, Eze L.O. Uche, despite a restraining order issued by an Abia State High Court. An Abia State High Court presided over […] Controversy in Abia community over conferment of chieftaincy titles
The Federal Government and six state governments have urged investors at the ongoing Invest in Lagos 3.0 Summit to channel funds into critical sectors, promising attractive returns and improved business conditions. The summit, themed “Lagos: The Business Gateway to Africa,” featured presentations from representatives of the Presidency and the governors of Lagos, Imo, Abia, Plateau, Taraba […] The post FG, 6 states woo investors at ‘Invest in Lagos 3.0’ Summit appeared first on Vanguard News.
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has been named the winner of the African category at the 2026 Banker Technology Awards, recognised for its innovations in digital payments, e-business, and the use of artificial intelligence to drive seamless cross-border banking across more than 20 African markets. In its assessment of UBA’s winning entry, The Banker noted […] The post UBA wins 2026 ‘Banker Technology’ award for AI innovation, launches upgraded app appeared first on Vanguard News.
•Promote healthy consumption without harming businesses — ACCI By Yinka Kolawole & Progress Godfrey Opposition to the proposed increase in excise duties on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) intensified yesterday as the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) and the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) warned of severe economic consequences. MAN cautioned that the proposed levy could […] The post SSB tax threatens 33% manufacturing output, 1.5m jobs — MAN appeared first on Vanguard News.
•Says 63% of Nigerians live in poverty By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised the Federal Government against the proposed $5 billion loan from the First Abu Dhabi Bank (FADB) of the United Arab Emirates, warning that the financing arrangement carries significant risks. Speaking during the Nigeria 2026 Article IV […] The post IMF counsels FG against $5bn UAE loan, seeks higher taxes appeared first on Vanguard News.
For millions of Nigerians, poor telecom service has become more than an inconvenience. It is disrupting businesses, delaying emergency responses, frustrating financial transactions and fueling public anger over the rising cost of digital connectivity. The post Poor service, rapid data depletion heap criticisms on telcos appeared first on Vanguard News.
Nigeria’s digital economy is expanding at an unprecedented rate. Electronic payment transactions crossed the N1 quadrillion mark in 2024, fintech adoption is accelerating, government services are moving online, and businesses are becoming increasingly digital. Yet, alongside this transformation is cybercrime, a growing threat that is quietly draining billions of naira from the economy. The post Cybercrime still hits Nigeria’s digital economy hard appeared first on Vanguard News.
“The power of Rome was attended with some beneficial consequences to mankind; and the same freedom of intercourse which extended the vices, diffused likewise the improvements of social life,” Edward Gibbon Let me begin by stating that for the last forty years or so I have kept close to me the stupendous work of the great […] The post Can a country flourish without standards? By Usman Sarki appeared first on Vanguard News.
Under the 1999 Constitution, the President of Nigeria is the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. As the Chief Executive of the Federation, the Nigerian President is also often regarded as potentially one of the most powerful persons in the world. He can make or break anyone. Yet, we notice that not all Nigerian presidents are able […] The post Who is Tinubu’s faceless ‘boss’? By Ochereome Nnanna appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Sunny Ikhioya Despite the statistics that they are churning out on a daily basis, it will be very difficult to write a positive report about this government because of the colossal waste of resources that is ongoing. The bandits and terrorists are destroying our land, the farmers are being driven out of their farms, […] The post What is wrong with our governors? appeared first on Vanguard News.
The recent fire that razed approximately 15 shops at Akpan Andem Market in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, is a heart-wrenching reminder of the precarious existence of Nigerian market traders. The tragedy is particularly poignant because it was preventable. The fire truck meant to contain the blaze had no diesel, leaving traders to watch helplessly as […] The post Protecting our markets from fire outbreaks appeared first on Vanguard News.
Barely 24 hours after the rescue of 416 residents of Ngoshe community in Borno State, abducted during an invasion by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists three months ago, a fresh wave of relief and emotion has swept across parts of the state ,as another set of captives regained freedom. The post After rescue of 416 captives in Borno, 11 more kidnapped women regain freedom appeared first on Vanguard News.
There is a way a little sense of history tries to educate and equip us with the capacity to withstand the present and shape the future. History tells us a little bit of who we are and the things that shape our being. History is stubborn. It paints the bad leader with deserved odious colours and […] The post For Omo-Ettu, a slice of history for a new telecom policy, by Okoh Aihe appeared first on Vanguard News.
The entire drama that featured the abduction of Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her 12-year-old twin boys lasted for just three days, between Wednesday and Saturday. Those were tension-soaked days that served mostly to highlight or add to the pressure on a federal government that many had come to see as the very symbol of […] The post Ibadan kidnappers and long tale from Ogbomoso terrorists, by Rotimi Fasan appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has invalidated 2,103 voter registrations identified as cases of double registration ahead of the Ekiti State Governorship Election scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026. The post Ekiti Polls: INEC delists over 2,000 double registrants appeared first on Vanguard News.
The power of compelling storytelling, amplified by creative talent and modern filmmaking technology, has once again demonstrated its value after telecommunications giant, MTN Nigeria rewarded the creators of an outstanding short film with a N5 million cash prize. The post Creative ingenuity, Tech adoption earn filmmakers MTN’s N5m appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Nkiruka Nnorom with agency report The US President, Donald Trump, has said the peace deal with Iran is in its final stages and suggested that the strait of Hormuz could open up in two or three days if an agreement with Tehran is secured. “It will open up immediately upon signing,” he told reporters […] The post Strait of Hormuz could be opened in 2, 3 days, if… —Trump appeared first on Vanguard News.
THE Senate President, Godswill Akpabio; rights activist, Mr Femi Falana, SAN; the Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, Mr Tony Ojukwu, SAN; a retired Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Abdu Aboki, yesterday, proffered ways of deepening Nigeria’s democracy to ensure credible elections that produce leaders capable of delivering democratic dividends to the people. The post June 12: How to deepen Nigeria’s democracy —Akpabio, Falana, others appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Federal Government has announced that the first batch of Nigerians being evacuated from South Africa, following recent xenophobic attacks, would arrive Lagos tomorrow mornin The post Xenophobia: First batch of Nigerians arrives from S-Africa tomorrow appeared first on Vanguard News.
The International Air Transport Association, IATA, has raised concerns over Nigeria’s infrastructure and operating costs, saying the country risked losing aviation connectivity if the challenges persisted. The post Nigeria faces connectivity loss if aviation costs persist, IATA warns appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Egufe Yafugborhi & Ochuko Akuopha ASABA — Stakeholders have commended the Ijaw, Itsekiri, and Urhobo ethnic groups for embracing renewed peace following tensions linked to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) delineation of the Warri Federal Constituency in Delta State. The Niger Delta Concerned Stakeholders for Accountable Security and Progress also praised Governor Sheriff […] The post Stakeholders commend peace move over Warri delineation dispute appeared first on Vanguard News.
Experts and university administrators have urged Nigerian students to embrace entrepreneurship, digital literacy and employability skills as antidotes to rising unemployment and the rapidly changing world of work. The Vice Chancellor-designate of KolaDaisi University, Ibadan [KDU-I], Prof. Olajumoke Morenikeji; The post Academics charge youths on digital innovation, entrepreneurship appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
The BATN Foundation has reinforced its commitment to youth empowerment and sustainable agricultural development by hosting its 2026 Graduate Agripreneur Programme. The initiative, which spanned three of Nigeria’s tertiary institutions, culminated in the award of N1.5 million in equity-free grants The post BATN Foundation awards N25.5m grants to young agripreneurs appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned the new Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Zonal Directorate office in Ado-Ekiti , describing the facility as a major boost to Nigeria’s anti-corruption campaign and ongoing reform agenda. Represented by Vice President The post Tinubu Commissions new EFCC office in Ekiti appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu says his administration is making steady progress in delivering on its promise to expand access to affordable housing under the Renewed Hope Agenda. In a detailed statement on the housing sector, the President recalled that the The post Tinubu: Housing projects advance under Renewed hope agenda appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has renewed his administration’s commitment to addressing multidimensional poverty in Kano. Yusuf, represented by his Deputy, Murtala Sule Garo, gave the assurance during a North-West policy dialogue targeted at reducing poverty. The event which was organised The post I’m committed to reducing multi-dimensional poverty in Kano,’ says Gov. Yusuf appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, on Monday June 8, 2026 performed a mini durbar in honour of the European Union Ambassador to Nigeria, Gautier Mignot, and his delegation during a visit to Kano Emirate. It could be recalled The post Emir Sanusi reactivates Hausa culture at special mini Durbar appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
The Global Head and National Coordinator of the Organised Private Sector in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (OPS-WASH), Dr. Nicholas Igwe, has warned that Nigeria is missing out on an estimated $26 billion sanitation market due to the absence of institutional The post Expert warns Nigeria missing out on $26bn sanitation market appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
The Kwara State Police Command has dismantled a kidnapping network operating across parts of the state, arresting seven suspected members of the syndicate and recovering firearms during coordinated intelligence-led operations. On May 28, 2026, operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Squad launched The post Kwara Police bust kidnap syndicate, arrest seven, recover firearms appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats and authorised the immediate release of N10 billion to strengthen Nigeria's emergency response capacity against the deadly virus. The post Tinubu launches Ebola response task force, approves N10bn emergency fund appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
Ambassador-designate to Mexico, Reno Omokri, has dismissed recent claims by the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, regarding Nigeria’s debt profile, insisting that the assertions are misleading when viewed in nominal currency terms. The post Omokri fires back at Obi over Nigeria’s debt figures appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Gani Adams and Yoruba One Voice Worldwide call on traditional rulers to unite against rising insecurity in Yorubaland, urging collaborative action and dece Read More: https://punchng.com/gani-adams-mobilises-yoruba-monarchs-against-rising-insecurity/
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Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele proposes a bill for a single six-year term for presidents and governors to boost governance focus. Learn more about this con Read More: https://punchng.com/bamidele-pushes-six-year-single-term-for-presidents-govs/
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Governor Adeleke and APC trade blame over political violence in Osun State, leaving three shot and several injured. Investigations are underway. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-violence-adeleke-apc-trade-blame-as-three-shot/
A commercial driver died in a multi-vehicle Lagos accident on the Lagos-Apapa Expressway. LASTMA urges caution after the fatal collision. Read More: https://punchng.com/commercial-driver-killed-in-lagos-multi-vehicle-collision/
Kwara State Police Command arrests two suspected bandits and an alleged facilitator, recovering AK-47 rifles and ammunition in Baruten LGA. Read More: https://punchng.com/two-suspected-bandits-in-kwara-police-net/
Nollywood actress Doris Ogala’s arraignment for cyberbullying and attempted extortion against Pastor Chris Okafor has been stalled again due to ill health. Read More: https://punchng.com/cyberbullying-doris-ogalas-arraignment-stalled-again-over-ill-health/
INEC will conduct a mock accreditation exercise in Ekiti State on Friday to test BVAS machines and ensure seamless conduct of the June 20 governorship elec Read More: https://punchng.com/inec-plans-friday-mock-accreditation-to-boost-election-preparedness/
Zamfara State Police and other security agencies successfully repelled a bandit attack in Anka LGA during a two-hour gunfight, recovering motorcycles. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-others-repel-zamfara-bandit-attack-in-two-hour-gunfight/
A mobile phone battery explosion caused a fire at Tecno Complex in Ibadan, Oyo State. Fire services quickly contained the blaze, preventing further spread. Read More: https://punchng.com/battery-explosion-triggers-fire-at-oyo-phone-complex/
A Nigerian man has been remanded in custody in the UK following the death of a compatriot in Lewisham. Get the latest updates on this tragic incident. Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-based-nigerian-remanded-over-compatriots-death/
Lagos State directs hotels, clubs, and event centres to boost hygiene and safety measures following global Ebola alerts. Proactive steps are crucial to saf Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-orders-hygiene-upgrade-in-hotels-clubs-over-ebola-alert/
Ondo State Police Command successfully rescued a 26-year-old woman abducted in Owo and arrested four suspects linked to the Ondo kidnapping incident. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-four-suspects-rescue-kidnapped-ondo-woman/
Accord Party in Ekiti State sensitises agents and residents against vote trading to ensure credible governorship election on June 20. Learn more about thei Read More: https://punchng.com/accord-sensitises-agents-residents-against-vote-trading/
A don decries Nigeria’s diminishing global influence due to domestic challenges, urging citizens to protect sovereignty and avoid de-marketing the nation. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-losing-global-influence-to-domestic-crisis-don/
An NGO, Kids and Teen Resource Centre, intensifies voter education in Ekiti State, warning against the dangers of vote-buying ahead of the June 20 governor Read More: https://punchng.com/ngo-warns-ekiti-electorate-against-vote-buying/
Retired Nigerian police officers appeal to President Tinubu to sign the Police Exit Bill, seeking exemption from the Contributory Pension Scheme for better Read More: https://punchng.com/retired-policemen-push-tinubu-to-end-contributory-pension/
INEC sets July 11 as the deadline for submitting candidates’ particulars for the 2027 general elections, urging parties to resolve disputes and prepare for Read More: https://punchng.com/post-primary-chaos-worsens-as-inec-fixes-candidates-submission-deadline/
Fresh cult killings in Ikotun, Lagos, spark community protests against rising violence. Residents demand action as two feared dead in recent clashes. Read More: https://punchng.com/fresh-cult-killings-spark-protest-in-lagos-community/
Oil prices tumbled as optimism over a possible Iran-US diplomatic breakthrough eased geopolitical tensions, potentially leading to cheaper fuel for Nigeria Read More: https://punchng.com/oil-prices-fall-on-iran-us-peace-optimism/
Borno State Government donates N8m and food items to 360 captives recently freed from Boko Haram. Learn about the support for Ngoshe victims. Read More: https://punchng.com/borno-donates-n8m-food-items-to-360-freed-captives/
Protests erupted at the Lagos APC secretariat over disputed primary election results for Agege Constituencies. Aggrieved members demand justice and fairnes Read More: https://punchng.com/primaries-protest-rocks-lagos-apc-secretariat/
The Federal Government has launched a $1bn AfCFTA Adjustment Fund Credit Facility to boost Nigerian businesses’ production and competitiveness in intra-Afr Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-opens-1bn-afcfta-fund-for-exporters/
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It is both: coincidence in production, choreography in historical effect, argues PAT ONUKWULI Nearly 60 years after the first shots of the Nigerian Civil War tore through the fragile fabric of a young republic, Biafra has returned to public conversation, not as an apology, a restitution, or a national reckoning, but as a memoir and a documentary. General Yakubu Gowon released My Life of Duty and Allegiance, his account of a war he led from the summit of state power in Abuja on May 19, 2026. Almost simultaneously, the BBC released Surviving Biafra, directed by Meji Alabi, on BBC iPlayer and YouTube on June 1, 2026. Coincidence may explain the timing. It cannot erase the symbolism. The question is stark: is Biafra being remembered, or managed? This question is not paranoia. It is prudence. Meji Alabi is an accomplished filmmaker, having worked on major visual projects such as Beyoncé’s Black Is King. His competence is not in doubt. But competence is not neutrality. A gifted director may still be shaped by vantage, inheritance, and proximity. His familial connection to the Nigerian military, his grandfather, a former Nigerian Army commando, gives the film intimacy; it also burdens it with suspicion. Intimacy may illumine, but it may also prejudice. Even the title is uneasy. Surviving Biafra belongs, first, to those who endured starvation, bombardment, displacement, bereavement, and post-war humiliation. For them, survival was not metaphor. It was bone, hunger, terror, and memory. When such a phrase is handled from a vantage associated with the side that prosecuted the war, it risks sounding less like empathy than appropriation. The film therefore carries contrasting meanings: witness and revision; remembrance and erasure; balance and flattening; survival and evasion. The BBC’s role compounds the unease. It is respected, but respectability is not innocence. It is professional, but professionalism is not neutrality. Britain was no bystander in the war. It backed the federal government, defended Nigeria’s unity, and had strategic interests in the outcome. The BBC cannot now approach Biafra as if it floated above that imperial architecture. Frederick Forsyth remains the uncomfortable witness; this does not make him a saint of neutrality. He came as a BBC correspondent, broke with the corporation, and later accused it of failing to tell the full truth about Biafran suffering and Britain’s role. His own position was pro-Biafran, but his rupture matters because it came from inside the British media establishment. Therefore, before the BBC frames the wound, it must confront its proximity to the blade. Again, this is where the language of “balance” becomes morally thin. Yes, both sides suffered casualties. Federal soldiers died. Biafran soldiers died. Families everywhere mourned. But “both sides suffered” is not analysis when it avoids responsibility. There is a difference between casualties and catastrophe; between battlefield losses and mass civilian starvation; between soldiers dying in combat and children dying under blockade; between grief and policy; between pain and power. False balance counts bodies but ignores causes. It weighs tears but forgets weapons. It says everyone suffered while avoiding the essential questions: who controlled the ports, who enforced the blockade, who commanded the state, who received foreign support, and who shaped the global narrative? To some, the film feels less like remembrance than reductionism: not dangerous because it exists, but because it may turn Igbo suffering into archival spectacle while sidestepping the forces that produced it: pogroms, failed federalism, broken negotiations, oil politics, propaganda, and state power. The Biafran War was not simply “a tragic conflict”; it was born from Nigeria’s fractured politics, with the collapsed Aburi Accord standing as one of its great missed bridges. In today’s season of military memoirs, from Babangida’s challenge to the “Igbo coup” label to Gowon’s wartime account, the BBC documentary enters not neutral ground. However, a national wound is still struggling to heal. If the BBC seeks moral seriousness, it must go beyond documentary sympathy. It should investigate Britain’s role: arms, diplomacy, oil interests, humanitarian obstruction, media framing, and the blockade. It should open its archives. It should allow Igbo historians, survivors, jurists, and victims’ families to shape the story’s moral grammar. Gowon, too, should go beyond memoir. He should offer a clear apology to civilian victims, support a Truth, Memory, and Restitution Commission, and call for the declassification of Nigerian and British records. History cannot rest on the recollections of generals alone. The issue is not whether Biafra should be remembered. It must be remembered. The issue is whether it will be remembered truthfully or conveniently; as confession or choreography; as justice or content. If Surviving Biafra preserves testimony, it has value. But if it turns atrocity into atmosphere, dispossession into texture, and starvation into “complexity,” it becomes part of the machinery of minimisation. Biafra is not merely a war to be narrated. It is a debt to be acknowledged. A people who survived Biafra do not need Britain to package their pain, Gowon to footnote their dead, or Nigeria to balance their graves against federal discomfort. They need truth, apology, restitution, and a country courageous enough to admit that what it called victory may have been its deepest moral defeat. So, is Surviving Biafra coincidence or choreography? Perhaps it is both: coincidence in production, choreography in historical effect. It arrives at the precise moment when old generals are polishing their medals and arranging their memories before the court of posterity. It arrives when Britain still has unanswered questions. It arrives when Nigeria is suffocating under the same overcentralised structure that the war helped entrench. Dr. Onukwuli is a legal scholar and public affairs analyst patonukwuli2003@yahoo.co.uk
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