Year: 2026

Photo: Dr Alex Otti, Abia State Governor By: Daniel Kanu The 2026 edition of TheNiche Lecture held today , Thursday, April 23, in Lagos, was an intellectual harvest that brought together top political, traditional, academic and labour leaders for a robust conversation on Nigeria’s economic direction, governance choices, and national priorities. At the occasion that was well attended by the high and mighty the Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, the Emir of Kano, pointed the way forward to reposition the economy for better impact. General Ike Nwachukwu (Rtd) Prof Anya…

Photo: Comrade Joe Ajaero, NLC President By: Mandy Park President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has been awarded the 2026 Arthur Svensson International Prize for Trade Union Rights in recognition of his commitment to defending workers’ rights and promoting democratic freedoms. The Arthur Svensson Prize, established in honour of Norwegian trade unionist Arthur Svensson, is one of the world’s most respected honours in the labour movement, often spotlighting individuals and organisations operating in restrictive or high-risk environments. The prestigious prize, conferred annually by the Arthur Svensson International…

Photo: Prof. Onwualu By: Mandy Park The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has approved the appointment of Professor Peter Azikiwe Onwualu, a professor of Agricultural Engineering and current VC of African University of Science and Technology, Abuja; and also a former DG/CEO of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council, as the Chairman/Pro-Chancellor of the Governing Council for Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam. As a distinguished engineer and award-winning administrator who has contributed extensively to the development of Agricultural and Materials Engineering in Nigeria, Professor Onwualu…

Photo: Dr Alex Otti, Abia State Governor By Daniel Kanu Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, will lead a distinguished lineup of speakers at the 2026 edition of TheNiche Annual Lecture scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, April 23, in Lagos. The event, organised by TheNiche, will hold at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Victoria Island, beginning at 10 a.m. This year’s lecture, themed “Governing the economy: Choices, trade-offs and national priorities,” will feature Otti as keynote speaker, with discussions expected to centre on Nigeria’s economic direction, fiscal discipline, and policy decisions…

Photo; Femi Gbajabiamila By Daniel Kanu A former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has called on the United States government to investigate and possibly impose sanctions on the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, over remarks he described as inimical to Nigeria’s democratic process. Frank’s call follows a viral video in which Gbajabiamila was seen addressing a political gathering and allegedly urging a lawmaker, identified as Abejide, to remain within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and destabilise the party from within.…

Photo: Gov. Soludo The Executive Governor of Anambra State, Governor Charles Soludo CFR, today commissioned a state-of-the-art Smart Classroom Block at Ngo Primary School, Igbo-Ukwu, Aguata LGA. The ultra-modern facility was built and donated by philanthropist Nze Basil E. Osuokwu to advance educational development in Anambra South. Dignitaries at the event included the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Hon. Ben Nwankwo; Member representing Aguata Federal Constituency, Hon. Dominic Okafor; and Chief Dr. Ebuka Onunkwo, alongside community leaders, education stakeholders, teachers, and pupils. Frontline APGA aspirant for the upcoming Anambra…

By: Ndidi Okafor The member representing Ikom/Boki Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Victor Abang, has described the massive turnout at the recent mega endorsement rally in Ikom, Cross River State, as a clear demonstration of widespread support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Bassey Edet Otu ahead of the 2027 general elections. The rally, held at the Ikom Township Stadium in Ikom Local Government Area, drew a large crowd of party faithful, stakeholders, and supporters from across the 18 local government areas of the state. The…