The Guardian (Nigeria)

2 days ago | guardian.ng | Jimisayo Opanuga

Amid concerns of an increasing debt profile, the Debt Management Office (DMO) has launched a new N300 billion Sovereign Sukuk bond. This is even as the government has so far borrowed N10.85 trillion from the domestic market in the first four months of 2025, fueling concerns about elevated debt service obligations. The government, while launching the new sukuk yesterday, said it is determined to narrow the country’s estimated N18 trillion Road infrastructure deficit.

2 days ago | guardian.ng | Jimisayo Opanuga

Onyebuchi Ememanka, the former Chief Press Secretary to ex-Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State, has announced his departure from his former principal’s camp, opting to align with Governor Alex Otti of the Labour Party. Ememanka, a prominent figure during Ikpeazu’s tenure, had served as his official spokesman. Ememanka’s decision to join Otti comes after a period of personal reflection and consultations.

2 days ago | guardian.ng | Jimisayo Opanuga

Some residents of Rivers State have criticized suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara for apparently giving up quite easily on democratic principles, saying he (Fubara) can’t decide for Rivers people on who will occupy the Brick House. Recall that Fubara had on Sunday declared that he is not desperate to be reinstated as Governor and cautioned his supporters to tone down their confrontational approach to the State’s political situation and rather follow his strategic steps towards enduring peace.

2 days ago | guardian.ng | Jimisayo Opanuga

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Abure-led Labour Party has expressed concern over a recent statement credited to Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, in which he allegedly disparaged the party’s National Chairman, Julius Abure, and called for his arrest. In a statement signed by the faction’s National Secretary, Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim, the party described the governor’s comments as “deeply regrettable” and a direct threat to the party’s leadership and democratic stability.

2 days ago | guardian.ng | Jimisayo Opanuga

As the evening unfolded, the art space radiated with a mesmerising glow, drawing attention to the artistry that lay within. Each canvas on display served as a vibrant testament to the profound bond shared between a mother and her young daughter. Each stunning painting captured the essence of love, learning, and the mutual exploration that defines their relationship, inviting viewers to contemplate the precious moments that shape familial connections.