Trump signs order barring trans athletes from women’s sports
Trump's order allows US government agencies to deny funds to schools that allow transgender athletes to compete on women's teams.
Afenifere to Bisi Akande: We can never die
THE pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, yesterday, tackled former Osun State governor, Bisi Akande who said the Yoruba group is dead.
China partners Nigeria to boost food security
China has reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with Nigeria to enhance food security through mechanized agriculture.
HDAN begins nationwide compilation of unoccupied housing projects
The Housing Development Advocacy Network (HDAN), has commenced the compilation of unoccupied housing projects across various states in Nigeria, with the presentation of all identified projects expected to be made available within four months.
Okpebholo’s government keen on women, children rights, vulnerable – DG
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN City – THE Edo State deputy governor, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, on Thursday reaffirmed the Governor Monday Okpebholo-led administration’s commitment to ensuring that the rights and dignity of women and children in the state are protected, while securing justice for all Edo residents who are underprivileged and abused. Idahosa, in a […]
Mercy Chinwo vs EezeeTee: Unqualified persons online disparaging Chinwo – Fola Favour
Popular influencer, Fola Favour has come in defense of gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo following the latter’s fuss with record label boss, Eezee Tee of Eezee Concept Global. The influencer said unqualified persons took the advantage to disparage the gospel singer just because she came online with her issue.
Why Obasa should let the Lagos Assembly breathe
By SUNDAY BABATUNDE It is time for Mudashiru Obasa to move on and allow the Lagos State House of Assembly to breathe. His removal as Speaker on Monday, January 13, 2025, was a result of allegations of misconduct and financial misappropriation leveled against him by his own colleagues. His exit was not a minor decision—37 out of […]
Health, wellness specialist, Chiamaka, appointed African Union Agenda 2063 Ambassador
The African Union Agenda 2063 has appointed esteemed health and wellness expert, Elujoba Chiamaka, as an Ambassador for its Agenda 2063 initiative, a strategic framework for the socio-economic transformation of the continent. This prestigious appointment recognizes Elujoba Chiamaka’s outstanding contributions to promoting health and wellness in Africa. As a leading authority in her field, she […]
Asset declaration: Tinubu must tell Nigerians the source of his wealth, by Olu Fasan
Since he became president in May 2023, Bola Tinubu has enjoyed nothing more than hiring and firing people. A week hardly passes without Tinubu making one public appointment or another, which shows the enormous patronage power of the Nigerian president. But equally, Tinubu has fired more people on grounds of corruption in less than two years in […]
2027: Why Nigerians must take Rotimi Amaechi serious, by Ikechukwu Amaechi
Former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has once again stirred up the proverbial hornet’s nest by choosing to be politically incorrect in a clime where doublespeak not only walks on all fours but is also seen as an exemplar of political astuteness. But not for the man who was Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly […]
Liberal bail conditions for treason under military rule
By Femi Falana Section 35 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 and article 6 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples Rights Ratification and Enforcement Act Cap A9 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 guarantee the personal liberty of every person in Nigeria. Even though the right to personal liberty may […]
