Unspoken ramifications of the varsity approved for Ogoniland, by Adekunle Adekoya
LAST week, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed into law a bill establishing the Federal University of Environmental Technology in Ogoni, Rivers State. Announcement of the university’s establishment came after a delegation of Ogoni Leaders and other Rivers State personages paid a visit to the seat of power in Abuja. That was on January 21, and it was […]
Light Up Lagos to donate percentage of Detty December proceeds to orphanages
Africa’s Premier New Year’s Eve Fireworks Display Celebrates The Successful Conclusion Of Its Third Edition… The much anticipated third edition of The Light Up Lagos Experience concluded in grand style, cementing its status as one of Africa’s leading New Year’s Eve celebrations. Held over several unforgettable days, the event brought together thousands of attendees to […]
Nigerian-born grief coach advocates transforming pain into purpose
By Juliet Umeh Nigerian-born Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Uduak Ukpong, is advocating for transforming pain into purpose, identifying grief as a “silent pandemic” with profound yet often overlooked impacts on mental health. Ukpong, a US-based Certified Grief Coach who has endured the devastating losses of her father, husband, and sister affectionately known as “Coach Uddy,” […]
The Missing Link: Restructuring the Nigerian Mindset as a Foundation for True Progress
By Prof Mondy Gold To overcome Nigeria’s political and economic stagnation, we must acknowledge a crucial reality: without mental and emotional restructuring, structural reforms will not lead to lasting progress. Nigeria’s challenges extend beyond infrastructure and institutions—they stem from a collective mindset that addresses symptoms rather than causes, favors religiosity over strategy, and accepts resignation […]
Jeremiah Fufeyin gifts over N4.6m, restores hope to 78yrs man
THE Senior Prophet of Christ MercyLand Ministry, Jeremiah Fufeyin has restored hope to a 78 years old man and his aged wife who had been afflicted with ancestral bondage. The man of God restored hope to the old man by gifting him over N4.6 million naira to restart his life again after the man was […]
Tinubu’s appointment of Ogbuku restores confidence in NDDC, says Abuja IYC
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA- THE Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, Abuja cum Northern Nigeria Chapter, Friday, hailed President Bola Tinubu over appointment of the Managing Director, Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, to restore trust and confidence in the Commission. The Chairman, IYC, Abuja cum Northern Nigeria Chapter, Deinma Emmanuel, made the assertion in […]
Enhance customer: AXA Mansard Health strengthens provider partnerships in 2025
By Chioma Obinna To ensure clients receive quality healthcare service at anytime, one of Nigeria’s leading health insurance company, AXA Mansard Health, has brought over 1,000 healthcare professionals in Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Abuja during its annual providers’ forum. According to Tope Adeniyi, the Chief Executive Officer of AXA Mansard Health Limited, the annual Health […]
FG advocates scrapping of JSS, SSS, to introduce 12-year basic education model
Tunji Alausa is advocating the adoption of a 12-year basic education model to scrap secondary schools in Nigeria. The minister spoke on Thursday at the 2025 extraordinary meeting of the National Council on Education (NCE) in Abuja. The meeting hosted the commissioners for education from the 36 states and the FCT, MDAs, and other development […]
Torres hat-trick powers Barca past Valencia into Copa del Rey semis
Ferran Torres hit a hat-trick as Barcelona routed Valencia 5-0 on Thursday to cruise into the Copa del Rey semi-finals.
Liverpool thrash Tottenham 4-0 to reach League Cup final
Liverpool overturned a first leg deficit to reach the League Cup final with a 4-0 win on Thursday and ramp up the pressure on Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou. Cody Gakpo, Mohamed Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai and Virgil van Dijk were on target for the Reds, who will face Newcastle at Wembley on March 16 for the […]
Delta IGR hits N157bn in 2024
The Chairman of the Delta Internal Revenue Service, Chief Solomon Ighrakpata, has urged revenue generating MDAs to consolidate on the success of 2024 in which the state’s IGR hit N157billion as against the N110billion target.
