Plateau: FIDA urges traditional leaders to protect rights of women, girls
By Marie-Therese Nanlong Jos – The Country Vice President and National President of the International Federation of Women Lawyers, FIDA, Nigeria, Eliana Martins has urged traditional and cultural leaders in Plateau State to serve as change agents, and advocates of women and girls rights and work collaboratively through shared knowledge of local realities in reviewing […]
Talks on fuel quality just drama, bad marketing antics, says Kyari
•Insists NNPCL didn’t import products in 2025 By Udeme Akpan THE Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Mr. Mele Kyari has flayed talks about the existence of sub-standard premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol in the country, describing it as unfortunate drama and bad marketing practice. Speaking while fielding questions at a fireside […]
2025 MOBO Awards: Ayra Starr wins ‘Best African Music Act’ and ‘Best International Act’
Nigerian singer Ayra Starr claimed two major awards at the 2025 MOBO Awards, held on Wednesday in Newcastle, United Kingdom.
Forbes: Aliko Dangote’s wealth surges by almost 100% to $23.9bn
•Retains position as richest man in Africa •Now 86th richest in the world By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Billionaire Aliko Dangote has seen his wealth nearly double to $23.9 billion, according to Forbes, which ranks the Nigerian entrepreneur as the wealthiest person in Africa and 86th in the world. It would be recalled that Forbes ranked […]
We must tackle climate change, pollution with urgency – Tinubu
The President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Tuesday, called for urgent action to confront the challenges of climate change, pollution, and environmental degradation, emphasizing the need for a collective effort to safeguard Nigeria’s future.
Killing of Anambra Lawmaker: Two suspects escape from Custody
The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed that two suspects detained in connection with the murder of Hon. Justice Azuka, the lawmaker representing Onitsha 1 Constituency in the State House of Assembly, have escaped from custody.
Nnamdi Kanu is his own judge and lawyer(2), by Rotimi Fasan
Nnamdi Kanu, as I previously stated, is a self-proclaimed self-determination agitator but his ways and utterances are those of a separatist. Not only does he want a separate Biafra nation, his Biafrans are to have nothing to do with Nigerians of other ethnicities. While they could have relations with or even annex other smaller groups […]
Quality education for Nigerian child remains Tinubu’s top priority – Shettima
THE Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has reiterated the commitment of the administration of President Bola Tinubu to investment in quality education for all Nigerian children, saying it is a top priority for the administration.
Rebels rising and the new era of state capture, by Usman Sarki
“Degeneration and advance are not fixed processes, but recur in cycles in the history of every nation”-John Buchan When the Taliban forces swept across Afghanistan and entered Kabul on August 15, 2021, the world held its breath and pondered upon the consequences of such a major geopolitical tremor in that part of the Asian continent. But […]
NSITF, ICPC join forces to check corruption
To ensure accountability of subscribers’ funds, the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, is collaborating with the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission, ICPC, to strengthen its internal capacity to fight corruption and win public trust.
Edwin Clark spoke truth to power, stood with the people – Uba Michael
Delta APC chieftain and Chairman, UBACLE Group, Chief Hon. Uba Michael has commiserated with the immediate family of Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark and all Nigerians over his death. Chief Clark died on Monday at the age of 97. A statement signed by Uba Michael described Clark as a historic contributor to the development of Nigeria. […]
