By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — In a renewed push to deepen the fight against corruption and related offences, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Sokoto State Correspondents Chapel, and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have agreed to strengthen collaboration focused on public enlightenment and accountability. The commitment was reaffirmed […]

The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to prioritising the welfare and wellbeing of Nigerian troops, describing it as central to national security and military professionalism.

Eminent traditional rulers, former health sector leaders and pharmaceutical industry stakeholders have called on the Federal Government to urgently strengthen support for Nigeria’s pharmaceutical industry to achieve drug security and reduce the country’s heavy dependence on imports.

“Against great excellence in another; there is no way of defending ourselves – except love” – Johann Wolfgang Goethe, 1749-1832. My father prepared me for this assignment at a time when it never occurred to any of us that he could die at an early age. He was a World War II veteran; served in the […]

The Grassroots Mobilisation Initiative (GMI) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what it described as a remarkable diplomatic turnaround that has restored Nigeria’s dignity and standing on the global stage, particularly in relations with the United States.

By Yan Yuqing February 17, 2026 marks the Chinese Lunar New Year of the Horse, also known as the Spring Festival. With a history of more than 4,000 years, the Spring Festival is the most solemn and grand traditional festival of the Chinese people. It is a crystallization of the Chinese culture and serves as […]

By Bunmi Sofola Why do some successful women fall for cads?  This was a poser I put to Jola, a very good friend and a thorough professional who continues to reap the benefits of her labour.  Unfortunately, the same couldn’t be said for her husband.  They are both chartered accountants but Jola was lucky because she […]

By Dayo Johnson Akure Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Hon. Idowu Ajanaku, has described the just-concluded 50th anniversary of the state’s creation as successful, all-inclusive, impactful and historic. Ajanaku in his post-anniversary statement as Chairman of the Media Committee of the event, lauded the charismatic, people-centered and stern leadership qualities of Governor Lucky […]

By Esther Onyegbula A Lagos State All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship aspirant for the 2027 general election, Dr. Samuel Mawuyon Ajose, at the weekend, appealed to party leaders and grassroots coordinators in Badagry Division to support his ambition to become the next governor of the state. Ajose, who hails from Badagry, made the appeal during […]

The Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Abba Abubakar Aliyu has revealed that the nation’s current electricity access programme has scaled to become one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects embarked globally. This is as insights from a panel session at the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) where the REA MD participated in […]