The Defence Headquaters, says troops intervened in 19 out of the 36 villages in Plateau after receiving distress calls from villagers about attacks by militants on Dec. 24.

No two years are ever alike in the history of any country. But, 2024 in Nigeria, will be characterised by three words: SCARCITY, FAILURE AND CHAOS.

By Akpokona Omafuaire, Ughelli THE Otota of Olomu Kingdom and President General, Government College Ughelli Old Boys Association World Wide, Olorogun Albert Akpomudje SAN has described the death of the Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu SAN as a great loss to the family, Ondo State, the Nigerian Bar and the country. Akpomudje, a […]

For the fourth consecutive year, the Florence Modupe Foundation (FMF), a registered Non-Governmental Organization founded by Dr. Mrs. Olubukola Abitoye, CEO of Digital Space Capital, has successfully concluded its December 2023 outreach with a heartwarming foundation event in Ibadan. The event tagged “Balancing Privilege” Aligned with its mission to provide equitable access to quality education […]

By Moses Nosike Guinness Nigeria Plc reaffirmed its unwavering dedication to Nigeria’s healthcare sector by renovating and re-equipping the Guinness Eye Center at Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) in Idi Araba, Yaba, Lagos, recently. The facility, which was first built and handed over to the management of LUTH almost 30 years ago in December 1993 […]

By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA- WITH the ‘Renewed Hope’ mantra taking centre stage, researchers, Friday, counseled President Bola Tinubu, to focus on the Moringa value chain to create 77,400 direct jobs and 16 million indirect jobs respectively, and for other economic impacts. The Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Eden Group, Dr Michael Ashimashiga, stated this during a […]

The U.S. Virgin Islands Division of Festivals has unveiled programmes for the much-anticipated Festival Village Night, featuring an array of international and local talents. headlined by Afrobeats sensation Davido. The Afro-Soca Night, the epicenter of the 12-day Crucian Christmas Festival holds on 6th January, featuring Afrobeat superstar Davido bringing an electrifying blend of music and […]

YEAR 2023 which will expire tomorrow is a year that most Nigerians will like to forget in a hurry.

By Rita Okoye Immensely pleased with the professionalism exhibited by Fakon Entertainment Empire in their businesses, UK – based Nollywood actress, Florence Okonkwo popularly known as Queen of Red Carpet has eulogized the outfit for its excellence for service delivery. Though she manages the  London based business concern but she maintained that the Favour Agbon […]

By Olasunkanmi Akoni The All Progressives Congress, APC, Professionals Council, has disclosed plans to launch a foundation in honour of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator, George Akume in commemoration of his 70th birthday. The council’s Director General, Seyi Bamigbade, who announced this at the weekend, in Lagos, said the foundation will […]

The history of Benin people, like the history of man, is the history of change. When we sift out fables about men like the first son of Osanobua and Oduduwa dropping from heaven and of the Benin or Ile-Ife being the centre and cradles of the world, what we have left are factual stories of ancient men who migrated from other places, settled down in the rain forests around the land known today as Benin, and established small pockets of settlements called villages.

By Dan Abutu The Nigerian maritime industry, a behemoth pulsating with the lifeblood of global trade, has long felt the tremors of change. Yet, amid the churn and churn of shifting currents, a figure emerges, steady and resolute, charting a course towards a brighter horizon. He is barrister Pius Ukeyima Akuta, the Executive Secretary of […]

By Adebayo Adeniyi Festus Keyamo is a known name in Nigeria, a vocal voice on national issues, even before his foray into politics. I recall I had reservations when he veered into politics as a minister under the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019. Initially, it was a bumpy ride. At first, he was […]

For the umpteenth time, violence was visited in over 30 communities across the Bokkos, Mangu, and Barkin Ladi local government areas in Plateau State. By the time the dust settled, almost 200 persons were killed, over 1,000 houses burnt and in Bokkos Local Government Area alone, 88 persons were injured and hospitalized.

A Yoruba adage says that any thoughtful slave will unpromptedly choose thanksgiving as a lifestyle. Even the Holy Bible makes it clear in the book of Psalm 22 verse 3 that God inhabits the praises of Israel. This is therefore an assurance that the only thing that Almighty God can ever accept and appreciate from mortal beings in exchange for His benevolent goodness and mercy is thanksgiving.