Nigeria continues to record frequent building collapses, with hundreds of lives lost and many others injured in recent years. The recurring incidents have been linked to poor-quality building materials, weak construction practices, inadequate supervision and poor enforcement of building regulations. One major concern is the production of substandard blocks with insufficient cement, which can weaken structures and make them vulnerable to water penetration and foundation problems. Regulatory agencies, including the […]

The Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Henry Ndukuba, has condemned the recruitment of youths by politicians to perpetrate electoral violence. Ndukuba said politicians should not use young Nigerians as tools for intimidation and violence during elections, noting that their own children are often protected from such dangers. His comments come ahead of the 2027 general elections, amid concerns over rising political violence in parts of the country. […]

Passengers were stranded in Lagos, Abuja and Enugu on Tuesday as aviation unions grounded Air Peace flights over allegations of non-remittance of ticket sales charges and interference with workers’ unionisation. The industrial action, involving the National Union of Air Transport Employees, Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria and National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers, disrupted about 70 flights. The unions alleged that airlines owed about ₦25 billion […]

Tinubu Calls for Stronger Global Action Against Insecurity President Bola Tinubu has called for stronger national and international cooperation to tackle emerging security threats in Nigeria and other parts of the world. Tinubu said Nigeria was facing multifaceted security challenges that required coordinated and sustainable responses from governments, international organisations, religious leaders and other stakeholders. The President spoke in Abuja at an international security conference organised by Jama’atu Izalatil Bidiah […]