One-party = A dictator and end of June 12, by Dele Sobowale
“When a nation has allowed itself to fall under a tyrannical regime, it cannot be absolved from the faults due to the guilt of the regime” – Sir Winston Churchill, 1874-1965 “The face of tyranny is always mild at first” – Jean Racine, 1639-1699 Most African and Nigerian leaders are often too busy hustling to make […]
NCAA moves to improve staff well-being, launches sports week
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), the aviation industry regulatory body, is driving a healthy and productive staff leveraging sporting activities, the Director of Corporate Services, Dr. (Mrs). Rebecca Enyiuche Aghadinazu has said.
Nigerian scientist from Borno among Africa’s top 10 most cited researchers
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo A distinguished Nigerian scientist from Borno State, Dr. Wadzani Dauda Palnam, has been ranked among Africa’s Top 10 Most Cited Researchers in the fields of Biological and Agricultural Sciences, marking a remarkable milestone in continental and global scholarship. Dr. Palnam, a Molecular Plant Pathologist and Senior Lecturer at the Federal University Gashua, […]
REA partners FCMB to launch N100bn electricity access financing facility for 2m household
In a landmark move to bolster electricity access for millions of Nigerians, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and First City Monument Bank (FCMB) have on Thursday 19th June, 2025, at the bank’s head-quarters in Marina, Lagos, entered into a strategic collaboration to provide a ₦100 billion loan facility targeted at accelerating private sector-led deployment of […]
With Zacch Adedeji’s FIRS, revenue keeps looking up
By Rabiu Usman “The Gross Statutory Revenue of N2.094 trillion received for the month was higher than the sum of N2.084 trillion received in the previous month by N10.023 billion.” Above was from the Communique issued by the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) at the end of its June 2025 meeting chaired by the Minister […]
Trump’s remarks in full after US strikes on Iran
President Donald Trump delivered brief remarks from the White House late Saturday after the US military carried out strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
Nigeria steps up food safety efforts on World Food Safety Day 2025
By Benjamin Njoku The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has endorsed a series of impactful events across Lagos and Edo State to commemorate World Food Safety Day 2025. Led by Dr. Malvis Humphrey of the London Professional Training Centre, the initiative aims to promote safe food practices and reduce foodborne diseases. The week-long […]
Fame is fleeting, purpose keeps me Centered – Bela Salami
By Ayo Onikoyi Rising Nollywood actress, Bela Salami says she’s determined to stay true to her roots and values, no matter how high her profile climbs. In an interview with Potpourri she said :”As my profile rises in Nollywood, I stay grounded by remembering why I started, protecting my mental space, surrounding myself with a […]
My mother had me when she was 26 – Ashmusy
Nigerian content creator and actress Amarachi Amusi, popularly known as Ashmusy or Ashmoney, has shared a heartwarming moment with her mother during a recent trip to the United States.
Yelwata Massacre: Danjuma warned us, but we didn’t listen
Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief Gen. Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma (rtd), a former Chief of Army Staff and former Minister of Defence, is a man of few words. The retired General is not a man associated with frivolities. He has seen it all and represents the crop of very few eminent Nigerians who speak truth to […]
Ari Jay releases “Apology” to music lovers
Jamika Entertainment new signee, Ari Jay has finally released her debut single ‘Apology’.
