Doctors lament slump-and-die epidemic in Nigeria, seek emergency intervention
By Emem Idio, Yenagoa Nigerian Doctors in the Diaspora have called on the leadership of the National Assembly and President Bola Tinubu to urgently set aside special contingency funds for citizens with chronic conditions and practicing medical personnel to tackle the rising ailments and the “Slump and Die” epidemic across the country. The Nigerian Doctors […]
NNPCL, Ojulari and the interloping cabals
By DAN AIBANGBE The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, remains the life-blood of the Nigerian economy in terms of governmental revenue earnings as well as fuel for industrial and domestic productivity. The successes and failures resulting from the activities of this mega – corporation have far-reaching effects on the entire populace. No wonder, everyone is keenly […]
Kebbi gov to chair youth policy conference
Governor of Kebbi State, Dr. Nasir Idris, will on Tuesday, August 12, chair a high-profile youth policy conference in Abuja aimed at amplifying young Nigerians’ voices in shaping the nation’s governance and unity agenda.
Displacement of FCT indigenous people violates 1999 Constitution – CHRICED
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has accused the government of breaching the 1999 Constitution by displacing some indigenous inhabitants of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) from their ancestral lands. It warned that the practice undermines their rights, heritage, and political representation. The organisation’s condemnation came […]
Ode to the Heroine of the Press
By DELE ALAKE It is said that some are born great and others have greatness thrust upon them. Dr.Doyin Abiola, who joined the Saints yesterday(Wednesday, August 6, 2025) showed up on both counts. She was the scion of the illustrious Aboaba family, reputed for its elitist pedigree and nobility built on professionalism and class. That heritage […]
Nigeria’s N1.2 trillion wake-up call: Why smarter analytics can save manufacturing
By Adetokunbo Kosile-Palmer Between 2019 and 2023, Nigeria’s manufacturing sector lost an estimated ₦1.2 trillion in value, equivalent to a 21% decline across multiple sub-sectors. A report on the country’s economy, following the GDP rebasing exercise of NBS, indicated that the country’s manufacturing sector declined sharply within this period. This analysis reflected years of underutilized […]
Nigerian wins award in USA for tackling homelessness
By Kingsley Adegboye A Nigerian, Olorunfunmi Adebajo, has won an award at Rutgers University- Camden, United States of America (USA), for her prevention solution to homelessness in USA. Olorunfunmi was awarded the 2025 Rutgers University–Camden Chancellor’s Award for Student Civic Engagement—the highest honour the university bestows on civic leadership—for her year-long research and Master’s capstone: […]
Mayor of Brampton honors Dami Adenuga for outstanding impact
Nigerian entertainment executive and PR strategist, Dami Adenuga, has been honoured by the City of Brampton, Canada, for his outstanding contributions to the Nigerian community in the nation. The Certificate of Recognition which was signed and presented by the City of Brampton’s Mayor, Patrick Brown, at the City Hall on August 9, 2025 commended Adenuga’s […]
11 Governors with Legislative Experience
The legacy of these state governors will be substantially impacted by their transition from the legislature to the executive branch of government. Writes Leah Twaki Pattern Unbroken since 1999, Nigeria’s Fourth Republic has crossed its 26th year. During this period, a significant governance pattern has unfolded – one led by a unique breed of political […]
Singer, Mreal unveils new song ‘Mami Wata’
Rising star George Gabriel, known as “Mreal”, has announced his hypnotic new single Mami Wata, a genre blending love song that dives deep into the ocean of emotion, mystery, and devotion. Set for release soon, Mami Wata is a sonic tribute to the legendary West African water spirit, reimagined through the lens of modern romance. […]
Comrade President Brown Ogbeifun at 70: A Tribute
By Comrade Peter Esele I joined the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association (PENGASSAN) in 1999, by virtue of working in the oil industry. It was during the heated politics of selecting a successor to Comrade Shina Luwoye as PENGASSAN President that my path crossed with the man we celebrate today—Comrade Brown Ogbeifun. Our […]
Bakare Mubarak earns national recognition as ‘Global African Youth and Culture Ambassador’
Mubarak Olalekan Bakare, has been honoured with the prestigious Global African Youth and Culture Ambassador special recognition by the Federal Ministry of Youth Development
Kume carves niche for himself in Afrobeats
Michael Kume popularly known by his stage name “Kume” is a Cameroonian-American artist fusing Afrobeats, R&B, and Amapiano into soulful music designed to move you – emotionally and physically. He is a recording artist, songwriter, performer and music producer who loves making great music , his style which incorporates the core elements of afrobeats with […]
Gov Uba Sani receives int’l honours for leadership, devt
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has been conferred with two prestigious awards in Canada, recognising his exceptional leadership, commitment to security, and developmental achievements. At the Afro Commerce Connect & Flavours of Nigeria Festival in Brampton, the Mayor of the City, His Worship Patrick Brown, presented the Corporation of the City of Brampton Certificate of […]
When one of Africa’s Greatest Assets Becomes its Deepest Vulnerability
By Ejiro Gray According to the United Nations, by 2050, one in four people globally will be African, with the continent’s working-age population expected to double. But it’s not just about a population explosion; it’s about what makes up the demographics. Being the world’s youngest continent, with a youth population over 70% and numbers expected […]
ADC no threat to Tinubu’s re-election – Arewa leader, Saidu
By Jimitota Onoyume Leader of Arewa in the South, Alhaji Musa Saidu, has said the African Democratic Congress (ADC) lacks the political strength to stop the re-election of President Bola Tinubu, urging the president to retain Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate in the 2027 general election. Speaking to Vanguard, Saidu dismissed concerns […]
