By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Campaign for Equal Rights and Opportunities for all Nigerians (CERON) has urged the Federal Government to suspend the implementation of the newly introduced tax law, citing widespread concerns raised by lawmakers and members of the public. CERON made the call amid growing controversy surrounding the law, which has continued to […]

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District and Chairman of Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senator Solomon Adeola has expressed great sadness and sympathy for world heavy weight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, following a fatal road accident in which two members of his training team lost their lives at Makun in Ogun […]

By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Otukpo community has commended the Och’Idoma, His Royal Majesty Dr. Elaigwu Odogbo Obagaji John, for the appointment of Chief Aloga Ogbogo as Mayor of Otukpo Local Government Area, describing the decision as timely and well deserved. A delegation from Otukpo, led by Chief Robert Obeka Iya, paid a courtesy visit […]

By Sunny Ikhioya Understanding our economy with clarity and vision is not a normal process. Even those in government hardly find unanimity in their presentations. An example is the supposed difference in the presentation by the minister of finance, Wale Edun, and that of the President Bola Tinubu on meeting revenue targets. This thing did […]

By Marie-Therese Nanlong Jos – An Early Warning and Early Response (EWER) Strategy and its Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) has been launched in Plateau State, as part of efforts to strengthen coordinated responses to insecurity and prevent the escalation of conflicts across the State. Governor Caleb Mutfwang, represented by his Special Adviser on Security, Brigadier-General […]

…Reaffirms commitment to merit-based education By Marie-Therese Nanlong Jos – Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, on Tuesday sent off 200 students awarded scholarships to study at Sanskaram University in India, describing the initiative as a major investment in human capital and the future of the State. At a farewell ceremony for the students who benefited […]

The family of the late Mr. Titus Uwakwe Okete Ugwuanyi, a dedicated officer of the Nigeria Police Force renowned for his unwavering discipline, has, on 27th December, 2025, paid glowing tributes to his legacy, highlighting his commitment to service, education, and family values. In a series of tributes filled with affectionate emotions, the Oketes also […]

By Adejo Samuel Egbunu Nigeria is often described as a nation of young people and limitless potential. While this is statistically true, potential alone does not guarantee progress—especially when a generation is burdened by stress, uncertainty, and emotional neglect. From my training in social work and human development in the United States, one lesson stands […]

By Professor Mondy Selle Gold It will be exceedingly difficult for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to secure a second mandate in 2027. At the summit of leadership, longevity is never the ultimate measure. What endures are strategic coherence, moral credibility, and outcomes that tangibly transform the lives of ordinary citizens. On these defining pillars, the […]

By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has announced the cancellation of the year 2025 Greater Lagos Fiesta, scheduled to be held on December 31, 2025. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Gboyega Akosile, on Tuesday, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, while approving the cancellation, directed that in place of […]

By Nnasom David Road safety advocate and Senior Programme Officer at the Global Alliance of NGOs for Road Safety, Otuto Amarauche Chukwu, has said that most road crashes in Nigeria are not accidents but the result of systemic failures in road design, planning and management. Chukwu made the assertion while reacting to public debate following […]

By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja Strong resolutions aimed at reviving Geo- Fluids Plc, a company that has been dormant for more than a decade dominated discussions at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Abuja, as shareholders and board members charted a new strategic direction focused on bitumen exploration, solid minerals, and broader extractive opportunities. Speaking […]

By Etop Ekanem A medical consultant with the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Dr Marcus Inyama, has stated that late diagnosis, not blood transfusion is the real issue surrounding the recent passing away of Esther Mensah. This clarification is coming at a time when the passing away of Esther Mensah has sparked intense debate on […]

…Embacks on Oshodi-Isolo electrification projects By Olayinka Ajayi In a bid to improve infrastructure and enhance the quality of life for residents, a federal House Representatives member representing Oshodi-Isolo Constituency IIJesse Okey-Joe Onuakalusi, has called on the President Bola Tinubu-led government to expedite moves for community electrification. Onuakalusi posited that electricity is the backbone of […]

By Esther Onyegbula Christmas came early for five indigent women in Lagos as the Oyinkansola Serah Ogungbemi Foundation rolled out a special end-of-year intervention that combined festive relief with full makeovers aimed at restoring dignity and confidence. The initiative, tagged “Christmas With a Difference,” marked the sixth edition of the foundation’s annual outreach, but with […]