The Montevideo Convention on the Rights and Duties of States (1933) sets forth four essential criteria for statehood under international law: a permanent population, a defined territory, an effective government, and the capacity to enter into relations with other states. The South-East region of Nigeria, home to the Igbo-Biafra people, meets all these criteria, underscoring […]

By Ephraim Oseji Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chieftain, Chief Sunny Onuesoke has appealed to Delta State indigenes residing outside the state and the Diaspora to channel their resources into investment in the economic development of the state. Onuesoke who made the appeal in a New Year message while hosting his loyalists and well wishers  in […]

Nkechinyere Victoria Nweze is a visionary entrepreneur whose journey reflects both her dedication to excellence and her unwavering belief in the power of sustainable, community-driven business. With an academic foundation in Agricultural and Bioresource Engineering, she developed a deep understanding of the crucial role that agriculture plays in economic growth and food security. She further […]

Members of the academia and Christian religious leaders across the country are set to pay their last respects to one of their own, Mrs. Esther E. Okafor, whose burial is set for January 4, 2025 at Oko, Orumba North LGA of Anambra State. Mrs. Okafor who died at the age of 83, had an excellent […]

*Winner carts home with car, N10m worth of deals By Moses Nosike The organisers of House of ABK Film Reality TV Show has given out a car and N10m worth of deals to Chizzy Paschaline, winner of the House of ABK Film Reality TV Show Season 1. The show was organised to give Nigerian youths […]

By EMAMEH GABRIEL As an avid follower of newspaper opinions and columns, I have learned to preserve my sanity by steering clear of Dele Sobowale’s writings. However, occasionally when I do read his column, I am inevitably left disappointed, questioning the sincerity of his “Frankly Speaking” moniker. This sentiment has also been widely expressed by many […]

Kogi State Government has expressed its readiness to partner well meaning indigenes of the state and private organizations to alleviate poverty, empower the people and advance the state economically.

By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders, CONYL, a body of youth group leaders drawn from the six geopolitical zones of the country has lauded the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Senator George Akume for inspiring belief and confidence in the youths to appreciate the efforts President Bola Tinubu […]

By Juliet Umeh  EeZee Conceptz Global on Friday released Ifeoluwa, the highly anticipated debut album from its talented artist, Labisi.  Ifeoluwa is a collection of 11 tracks that celebrate God’s enduring love, faithfulness and the transformation power of worship. This comes after captivating audiences with her critically acclaimed EP Joy Has Come. Born Olabisi Anuoluwapo […]

By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – AS Nigerians welcome 2025 and what lies ahead, the Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Birotojob, Okwuosa Chinedu, Friday, called on youth to embrace technological revolution and other positive opportunities to add value to their lives. Chinedu made the call in his New Year message to young people, where he said Birotojob […]

The decorated US special forces soldier who blew up a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas apparently shot himself in the head before the blast, authorities said Thursday, adding that his motivation was still “unknown.”

Pastor Lazarus Muoka, General Overseer,  Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Movement (a.k.a  Chosen), on Thursday, said that 2025 would be a year of divine turnaround for Nigeria, urging the citizens to have hope. Muoka spoke at the opening of a four-day annual international revival of the church at Mgbidi, Imo. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]

By Bashir Bello KANO — Operatives of Kano State police command, on Thursday, said it has busted a female-led syndicate with an arrest of five suspects who specialize in stealing mobile phones in the metropolis. The command’s spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna, said the suspects carried out their atrocities in connivance with a tricyclist, a cybercriminal […]

The stock market started the year on a strong note, delivering an impressive N155 billion profit to investors on the first trading day.

Bundesliga side Hoffenheim have signed Nigerian forward Gift Orban for a fee of nine million euros ($9.2 million) from Lyon, the French club confirmed on Thursday.