Paradise lost: How unity schools crashed from glory to grief
“we just defecate in a cellophane bag and go and throw it into the bush.”
RAMADAN TALK: Seek the pleasure of Allah via sadaqah
Fasting has been ordained on as it was done on generations before you. The Quran 2:183 is clear in what fasting is meant to do – drive us to piety.
2027: Advocacy group endorses Tinubu for second term
A political advocacy group, United Advocates for Good Governance and Leadership, has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in the 2027 presidential election, citing his leadership and commitment to national development. The endorsement was announced in a statement signed by the group’s National Secretary, Oyeintonbra Theophilus Friday, on behalf of its National […]
Bus donation -Omo Ibile Igbomina applauds Sen. Mustapha, says he remains an ally
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin A prominent Socio-cultural group, based in Kwara South,”Omo Ibile Igbomina,” has hailed the legislator representing Kwara Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Saliu Mustapha, describing him as an ally of the Igbomina people. The group reaffirmed its commitment to working with the National Assembly member to drive development in […]
Terrorism: Not a bridge too far
By NICK DAZANG On March 5, 2025, the Institute For Economics and Peace released its annual Global Terrorism Index, GTI, for 2024. In the report, Nigeria rose to an unflattering sixth in the GTI ranking with a score of 7.658. The said report ranked Burkina Faso as the most negatively impacted country with a score of […]
Tribute To My Father Figure, Omooba Doyin Okupe
By Femi Salako My heart skipped breath when my phone rang in the early hours of Thursday, March 6, 2025. It was an unusual call from the Personal Assistant to Dr Doyin Okupe, and I knew straightaway that something bad must have happened to my godfather. The sad news of the passage of my God-sent […]
Researcher reveals how wearables could detect diseases before symptoms appear
By Emmanuel Okogba A leading expert in the field of public health has unveiled a groundbreaking study that positions wearable health devices as the next frontier in preventive healthcare. In a study made available to newsmen by the researcher, Dr. Chekwube Martin Obianyo, he disclosed that wearable technology is rapidly evolving from basic fitness gadgets […]
Senator Jarigbe expands access to medicare in C’River
Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe has sponsored one-year-free health insurance coverage for 500 constituents across the five local government areas of Cross River north senatorial district.
Dafinone congratulates new FUPRE VC, Prof. Agbalagba on appointment
By Paul Olayemi Senator Representing Delta Central Senatoral District, Senator Ede Dafinone, has congratulated Prof. Ezekiel Agbalagba, on his recent appointment as the Vice Chancellor of Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, FUPRE, Delta State. Recall that Prof. Agbalagba, a Professor of Environment and Radiation Physics and a former Dean of the Faculty of Science […]
Stalkerware: The hidden enemy on mobile phones
By SHUAIB AGAKA The rise of stalkerware is a growing crisis that demands urgent scrutiny. These spyware applications, designed to secretly monitor individuals’ phones without their consent, are increasingly being used by jealous partners, overbearing parents, and even employers under the guise of “security.” But let’s be clear—this is nothing more than digital invasion, a dangerous […]
NASS celebrates Commonwealth Day, pledges to sustain democracy, inclusivity, others
By Nnasom David The Nigerian National Assembly, on Monday, aligned with other Member states, to commemorate the Commonwealth Day 2025, emphasizing its commitment to democracy, human rights, global peace, inclusiveness and sustainable development. With the theme, “Together We Thrive,” the event highlighted Nigeria’s active role in the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) and its dedication to […]
