The issue that has transpired between President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio and Professor Peter Ogban, a Returning Officer, since the 2019 Senatorial Election in Akwa Ibom State, is a big lesson for those who, for a mess of pottage, will readily mortgage their reputations and those of their families. Ogban, a Professor of Soil […]

Going by media reports, the relationship between Bola Tinubu and the Northern part of Nigeria (“the North”), which gave him the presidency in 2023, is frayed and may snap in 2027. The North, we are told, is regretful that despite pulling all the stops to put Tinubu in power, he’s neglectful of, even indifferent to, the […]

Dr. Fred Okem, the Executive Chairman, of Yala Local Government Area has restated his commitment to the development of health infrastructure to provide adequate health care for the people of the area. Dr. Okem gave the reassurance on Saturday in Okpoma while flagging off the four-day National immunisation plus Days and African Vacination Week organised […]

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) on Thursday criticized Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, and Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, for hosting elaborate receptions for President Bola Tinubu while remaining silent on the continued detention of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

After a lengthy wait, black smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney this evening, meaning that the cardinals have not been able to choose a new pontiff. Crowds were gathered in their tens of thousands in St Peter’s Square for the first vote of conclave – the results of which took more than three hours […]

Wives of the 36 state governors in Nigeria have emphasized their critical roles in complementing their husbands’ governance efforts through social interventions, particularly in areas like women and children’s welfare.

The 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), is a matter of hours upon us and excitement is reaching a fever pitch. Set to take place on May 10, 2025, the AMVCA remains a hallmark of excellence in African film and television.

By Nnasom David Since its establishment in October 2019, Assurance Microfinance Bank has steadily emerged as a key player in Nigeria’s financial services landscape, offering critical support to micro, small, and medium-scale enterprises (MSMEs) often overlooked by conventional banks. Founded by David Akpimegin, a seasoned professional with extensive experience in banking and project management, the […]

The ex-British, Commonwealth and WBA inter-continental light heavyweight boxing champion, Peter Oboh, has celebrated his brother-in-law, Mr. Christian Jorgensen, on his birthday, using the opportunity to call for world peace. He said: “I wish Mr. Christian Jorgensen, a Norwegian engineer, who is all so my brother-in-law, a wonderful 49th birthday today, which is 8th of […]

The successful negotiation and apparent settlement of this longstanding debt issue is expected to yield numerous positive outcomes

By Stephen Adewale In Nigeria’s ever-unfolding theatre of the absurd, comic relief is never in short supply. The latest act features Lere Olayinka, an aide to Nyesom Wike, who took to national television with the kind of confidence only ignorance can produce. With breathtaking certainty, he declared that anyone who studies Yoruba should either be […]

Former governor of Delta State and vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the 2023 elections, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has been in the news in recent times following his defection from the political party that made him a commissioner, secretary to state government, senator and governor, to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. […]

By Dapo Akinrefon The Lagos Shephered (TLS), has cautioned the Deputy Governo of the state, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat against complaining if the consensus arrangement in the All Progressives Congress, APC, which he publicly espoused doesn’t favour him in the 2027 general elections. The group in a statement by its Protem Chairman, Kazeem Abaranje, titled ‘Dr. […]

By Theodore Opara Coscharis Motors, one of the leading automobile assembling and marketing companies in the country has flaunted the unique attributes of its Geely brand at Corona School’s 70th year anniversary. Coscharis displayed the trendy vehicles at the event to the admiration of parents and visitors to the occasion. Abiona Babarinde, Group General Manager, […]

By ADE ADESOKAN The Federal Executive Council, FEC, has approved the “Nigeria First” economic policy designed to prioritise locally manufactured goods and services across all government procurement processes. According to Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, this landmark policy will soon be reinforced by an executive order. Speaking after the FEC meeting in […]