By Ufuoma Egbe  Youth empowerment in Nigeria has become a minefield. Do it, you get criticized. Don’t do it, you get crucified. Senator Ede Dafinone’s Delta Central Scaffold and Rigging Training Programme has just walked into that minefield, and the shrapnel is unfair.  It’s not enough to instigate disenchantment. Context matters. The beneficiaries crying for cash […]

Today, June 21 is Father’s Day.   It is  the only day, usually the third Sunday in June set to appreciate the  role of Fathers in our lives. Why do we need to celebrate and appreciate Fathers?   One of the answers is that no one can be born without the input of a Father. Also, God created Man […]

“The North has become a region of endless funerals and perpetual bereavement. Bandits in the North have become a state. They impose fines and taxes, send notices, control spaces, determine life and death and operate without challenge” – Senator Shehu Sani of Kaduna State, March 2020. I wish that historical damn fool called Lord Lugard and […]

By Ayo Onikoyi Nollywood actress Blessing Obasi has addressed the criticism she received from some Christians following her portrayal of a lesbian character in the Netflix series Blood Sisters 2. Speaking in an interview with Yanga FM, the actress explained that her role as an actor requires her to interpret different characters and should not […]

As part of activities marking the birthday celebration of Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, the Executive Chairman of the Delta State Sports Commission, Hon. Onoriode Joshua Oborevwori, has visited Delta State para-athletes camping at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, where he presented gifts to the athletes. The weekend visit, which has generated positive […]

By Bunmi Sofola WILL spousal violence ever go away?  Two readers sent in their views recently.  One is a married mother of three and the other is a bewildered husband who’s been physically and mentally abused by his wife.  “My husband and I were together for nearly ten years,” wrote Ibi, “and he was a violent […]

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE Deputy Governor of Edo State, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa on Sunday congratulated fathers, guardians, and father figures on the occasion of Father’s Day. He praised them for their sacrifices and commitment to family development while urging them to embrace responsible parenting as a foundation for a better society. […]

By Ayo Onikoyi Countryside Group has officially signed renowned social media influencer, hypeman, and entertainer Mr. Omotore Adebayo Barry, popularly known as Whiteman (Fakepoco), as its newest brand ambassador. The signing ceremony, held at the Group’s Head Office in Nigeria, marks a significant step in the company’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its brands, expand customer […]

By Adebayo Akinola Every administration eventually encounters a moment when political loyalty collides with public accountability. Such moments reveal the true character of governments far more than campaign promises, inaugural speeches, or carefully crafted policy documents. They force leaders to choose between protecting allies and protecting institutions. They require presidents to decide whether personal relationships, political […]

By Jimitota Onoyume  A civil society organisation, the Niger Delta Civil Society Forum (NDCSF), has called on President Bola Tinubu to consider measures that would ensure oil-producing communities benefit more directly from revenues generated through gas flaring penalties and the constitutional derivation fund. The group made the appeal in a statement issued by its Coordinator, […]

 …Threatens shutdown of oil operations if INEC  fails  By Jimitota Onoyume  Ijala communities – an Itsekiri  area in Warri south local government , Delta state, have threatened to shut down oil operations in the area if the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, fails to create Jala  Ward for the area in the ongoing redelineation exercise […]

By Matilda Ikediobi  The Nigerian Citizens Association South Africa, NICASA, has called on the Federal Government to urgently intervene in the plight of hundreds of stranded Nigerians awaiting repatriation from South Africa under an ongoing evacuation programme. In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by its National President, Mr. Frank Onyekwelu, the association expressed […]

A Nigerian father, Barrister John Ogigbah, has expressed immense joy following the graduation of his youngest son, Oghenerukevwe Ogigbah, with Distinction from MacEwan University, Canada. Oghenerukevwe received his degree during the university’s June 2026 Spring Convocation in Edmonton, Alberta, achieving the highest academic honour awarded by the institution. Speaking on the achievement, Barrister Ogigbah described […]

By Victor Fagbomedo In 2015, member states of the United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a global framework consisting of 17 goals designed to eradicate poverty, improve quality of life, promote environmental sustainability, and foster inclusive economic growth by the year 2030. With just over a decade remaining before the target year, questions […]

By Uche Anichukwu July 17, 2021 is forever etched in my heart. It was the day my first son, who is also my second child, graduated from primary school. I was reeling in pains from the burns I suffered during a domestic fire incident. My legs, wrapped in bandage, were hurting badly. The Igbo often […]