By Femi Salako “The strength of a nation lies in its ability to adapt, improve, and secure its citizens,” said an ancient thinker, and in Nigeria today, this ethos finds a fitting embodiment in the Ministry of Interior under the leadership of Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. The year 2024 has been a remarkable chapter of reform and […]

By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – AS Nigeria marked the 2024 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence, Plan International Nigeria, asserted that 13 million students in Nigeria are subjected to violence. This was stated by the Advocacy and Youth Programme Officer, Plan International Nigeria, Jonathan Abakpa, at the ‘Legislative and Policy Roundtable Dialogue on […]

By Esther Onyegbula & Omotola Adekonye The Lagos Chapter of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to adopt a political solution for the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, citing the ongoing security challenges in the Southeast linked to the Monday sit-at-home orders. The appeal was made during an expanded executive meeting held […]

Now that the season of giving is with us, if you sniff hard enough, you can actually smell the New Year!  The shops are bursting with gifts, despite almost abject poverty, despite the thinness of foreign exchange on the ground.  And the kids are back from school, their expectant, almost accusing looks, tugging at your […]

By Esther Onyegbula The Church has been urged to take a more proactive role in fostering entrepreneurship and driving industrialization to address youth unemployment and enhance Nigeria’s economic development. This call was made by Bishop Charles Ighele, General Superintendent of Holy Spirit Mission (Happy Family), during his keynote address at the 2024 End-of-Year Forum organized […]

By Umo Robinson “Dreams are not illegal, so we let others aspire to be like us…!”  The self-promotional jingle which many a listener to the Radio Service of Akwa Ibom Broadcasting Corporation, AKBC,  will find themselves inundated with at the briefest hangout with the station. Ever bother to evaluate the strength of this self-assessment? If you […]

By Adeola Badru The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), has lauded the visionary leadership President Bola Tinubu and the Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, for their groundbreaking initiative in launching a new refinery in Nigeria. President of the Senate NANS Headquarters, Akinteye Afeez Babatunde, gave the commendation […]

By Umo Robinson Thursday, the 17th of October, 2024, the National Secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, rolled out drums to celebrate its own bright stars in an event at the Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, tagged: “Milestone Recognition of Media Icons In Nigeria”. The ceremony afforded the NUJ the opportunity to honour […]

With the recent decision of the Supreme Court granting financial autonomy to local governments in Nigeria, the latter now presumably receive their share of the monthly federal allocation directly unlike the previous practice of such funds getting to them through their respective state governments. Bearing in mind that most local government chairpersons in every state […]

The city’s entertainment landscape was set ablaze on December 7th, 2024, as the Grill Fest GIDI-Owambe Edition brought together thousands of fun-seekers, foodies, and culture enthusiasts for an unforgettable celebration of Nigerian culture, community, and culinary delights.

By Patrick Wemambu  Debatably, the last may not have been heard about the controversial four-pronged Executive Bill transmitted to the National Assembly by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu since September following recommendations of the Taiwo Oyedele-led Presidential Committee on Fiscal and Tax Reforms.  The proposed Revenue Reform Bills 2024 seek to amend/enact the Nigerian Tax Administration Bill, […]

By Wale Adebanwi As we patiently waited with others for the elevator to arrive on the ground floor of the Nigerian Mission to the United Nations in New York on a September morning (only one of the elevators was working!), a few people who recognized him seemed to gasp as they realized that such an eminent global […]

By Juliet Umeh To strengthen the technical expertise of installers and technicians nationwide, Metal Manufacturing Nigeria Limited, MMNL, the flagship brand behind StarPlus tubular batteries, recently hosted a technical seminar in Asaba, Delta State. The seminar was held in collaboration with Tonet ICT World Ltd, aimed to empower participants with in-depth knowledge of inverter installation, […]

Jeremy Taylor is the Group Commercial Director of Boadicea the Victorious, makers of luxury fragrances. In this interview with ESTHER ONYEGBULA, Taylor underscored Nigeria’s appetite for exclusivity and quality and how Nigeria has overtaken traditional markets like the Middle East to become the leading international spender on luxury fragrances at Harrods. He also gives insight […]

The IBD Foundation hosted its annual sophomore edition of the Christian Thanksgiving Concert, a vibrant and heartwarming celebration of gratitude, praise, and worship, meticulously designed to culminate the year’s journey in a magnificent and uplifting manner. This cherished event has quickly become a highlight in the community’s calendar, fostering a deep sense of unity and […]