By Zubaida Baba Ibrahim Whenever the conversation of women being in control, or leading a nation or even a cause arises, there are half-witted remarks such as ‘emotional’ ‘disunited’ and ‘irrational’ that are thrown to offset the whole idea. However, in real-time I have never seen a group that are more irrational like the menfolk. […]

By Eric Teniola The first part of this piece published last week concluded with the submission by those who pleaded that General Babangida be forgiven for annulling the June 12 presidential election 28 years ago. THEY insisted and still insist that to judge a man by just one act in his eight year tenure is […]

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state has threatened to drag the federal government to court if President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration insists on implementing its grazing routes and reserves policy.

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, former governors of Delta state James Ibori, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan and former National President, Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor were among dignitaries at the Thanksgiving service held yesterday at the Palace of the Olu of Warri, Warri south local government area, for the successful coronation of the Olu of Warri Ogiame Atuwatse III, at Ode Itsekiri, the ancestral home of Itsekiri nation.

Mr Li Xuda, Cultural Counselor, Chinese Embassy in Nigeria has said that China is ready to work with Nigeria to fight against modern-day slavery, a menace a lot of Nigerians have fallen victim to. Li made the commitment on Monday in Abuja during the commemoration of the 2021 International Day for the Remembrance of Slave […]

Afro pop singer, song writer and lyricist, Olayemi Lekan Sunday popularly known by his stage name as Sharpboy Paipa, who recently got signed to Sharpboy Entertainment; a record label brand based in Lagos has announced his plan to drop his first official EP, adding that he is currently working hard in the studio to excite his fans with his latest work.

By Ayo Onikoyi It was excitement galore spruced with a bit of entertainment on Monday at the corporate head office of Davis Exotic Homes Limited when the “youth-focused” premium property company designated media entrepreneur and talk show host, Mercy Alexander and hip-hop act, Oluwafemi Oladapo Oko-Eko aka Slimcase as their brand ambassadors. Speaking at the unveiling event, the CEO […]

Senator Gbenga Ashafa, Managing Director, Federal Housing Authority (FHA) says the Diaspora Mega City Housing Project when completed will create about 3 million jobs for Nigerians. Senator Ashafa disclosed this when he visited Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) in her office in Abuja. Managing Director FHA explains tha the Diaspora Mega […]

Valentine Ozigbo, the Peoples Democratic Party flag-bearer in the 2021 Anambra governorship election, joined a host of distinguished guests as the Governor of Delta State, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, paid his last respects to his father, Sir Arthur Okorie Okowa, who passed on at the age of 88.

Nigeria’s leading commodity player, AFEX, has partnered with agricultural investment company, South-West Agriculture Company (SWAgCo), and the Ogun State Government for the development of five thousand hectares (5000 ha.) for the production of multi-crops in the South-West region of Nigeria. The partnership was announced at an MoU signing ceremony at the deal room of the […]

By Temisan Amoye Brooklyn Nets Small Forward Kevin Durant has revealed why he left the Golden State Warriors in 2018. The one-time MVP pointed to the poor handling of an on-the-court clash with then-teammate Draymond Greene during a game against the LA Clippers in 2018. Durant revealed this when he featured as a guest on […]

The Enugu State Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has described Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, as an esteemed and urbane statesman, who is widely acknowledged for his manifest practice of the Christian Faith. Ugwuanyi made the statement while extending the warm felicitation of the Vice President to the Catholic Bishops as his representative at the Opening […]

SPEAKER of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Sunday, prayed for a peaceful reign for the 21st Olu of Warri Kingdom, His Majesty Tsola Emiko, Ogiame Atuwatse III. 

By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi  A rampaging cholera in Kebbi state has killed five more people in Takalau area in Birnin Kebbi. A resident of the area Hajia Suwaiba said that, her elder sister was among the five that have lost their lives since the outbreak began. However, efforts to the Director public health of […]

By Arize Nwobu CREATIVE and innovative policies help to drive economic growth and development. Crises spur critical thinking and creativity whereby new and useful ideas and policies are developed for the overall success of organisations and economies. The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, recently introduced the “naira-4-dollar” policy as a part measure in response to dollar […]