One grabbed my breasts…UNIOSUN female students recount soldiers’ alleged sexual attack
Students of Osun State University (UNIOSUN) were last Tuesday subjected to horrendous moments usually associated with kidnapped victims.
Nigeria must shift to knowledge economy for sustainable growth – ARCO Founder
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Founder of ARCO Group Plc, Alfred Okoigun, has called for a fundamental shift in Nigeria’s development strategy, urging policymakers, industry leaders and academic institutions to prioritise science, engineering, research and innovation as the foundation for sustainable national development. Speaking at the Nigerian Academy of Engineering Technology Dinner and Awards Night […]
Cutting down NFF’s fig tree, by Patrick Omorodion
The Bible tells us that there is seed time and harvest time. It also tells us that what you sow you must surely reap. And one of Nigeria’s greatest reggae crooners, Majek Fashek put it in his popular song, ‘Send down the rain’ thus: “You don’t expect to sow cassava and reap up cocoyam, you […]
A tribute to Prince Nazir Ado Ibrahim
You were the bridge between the North and the South who spoke Yoruba better than I did but who was proud of his noble Ebira Northern heritage and his Royal roots
Police retirees urged to embrace dialogue
…as Owoseni seeks swift implementation of Tinubu’s pension reforms A retired Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni, has urged retired police officers protesting over the Contributory Pension Scheme to embrace dialogue while calling on President Bola Tinubu to urgently implement proposed pension reforms to end the lingering crisis. Scores of retired officers of the Nigeria Police […]
When revenge could be therapeutic!
By Bunmi Sofola HELL might have no furry like a woman scorned, but some have found ways of making the pain more bearable by seeking revenge. When Rele moved in with her boyfriend of 18 months, she was ecstatic. But, I warned that living together seldom lead to marriage. That where it did, the marriage […]
Time to move to a wealthy place, by Funmi Komolafe
Let’s give God glory for taking us through the first six months of the year and moving us into the seventh month of the year. It’s not by our power but by His mercy that we are amongst the living that welcome the seventh month of the year. Beloved, as we progress in the seventh month, […]
APC members reaffirm support for Anosike, boycott rival faction’s event
AWKA — A group of members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State, including local government chairmen, state executive committee members and party aspirants, have declared their continued support for the state chairman, Senator Emma Anosike. In statements issued after a separate political gathering organised by another faction of the party, the group […]
Focus on creating value not viral moments alone— Paramount Komedy to influencers
By Ayo Onikoyi Nigerian content creator and social media influencer Sanni Iyabo Munirat, popularly known as Paramount Komedy, has urged aspiring digital creators to focus on building credible brands rather than chasing instant fame, saying trust remains the most valuable asset in the highly competitive social media space. The content creator, who has amassed nearly […]
Queen Rachel Ogunyemi completes “Ori” music video featuring Dresticks FOA
By Ayo Onikoyi Queen Rachel Ogunyemi has completed production on the official music video for her song “Ori,” featuring Dresticks FOA, with the visual expected to make its debut in the coming days. The music video was filmed on June 17, 2026, at the picturesque Lufasi Nature Park in Lagos. Directed by Mayorshotit, the production […]
Sex is meant to be sacred – Judith Nneji
By Ayo OnikoyiNollywood actress and producer Judith Nneji, popularly known by her stage name Princess Ficky, has urged young people to treat sex as something sacred, advising them to abstain from premarital sex and embrace the values of courtship before marriage. Speaking in a chat with Potpourri, the actress said sex should not be trivialised, […]
2027: Ughievwen leaders adopt Tinubu, Oborevwori, Dafinone, Waive, Utuama
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, leaders and stakeholders of Ughievwen Kingdom in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State have adopted President Bola Tinubu, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and other candidates of the All Progressives Congress, APC, as their preferred candidates. Also adopted were Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District; member representing […]
When silence speaks louder than govt: Nigeria’s crisis of public communication
By Moruff Adenekan One of the most overlooked challenges confronting governance in Nigeria today is not the absence of policies, programmes, or public officials willing to speak. It is the absence of effective strategic communication. Across federal, state, and local government institutions, communication is too often treated as an afterthought rather than an essential component of […]
Widening the net: Akpodoro’s case for bigger, broader mandate for Tantita in N’Delta
By Sunday A. Onyewonsa When His Worship, Eshanekpe Israel Agimor speaks, the creeks listen. Popularly known as “Akpodoro,” the Head of the Association of Urhobo Mayoral Family Crown, AUMFC, and Mayor of Urhobo Land, carries the weight of two identities: an ex-militant leader who once knew the creeks as a theatre of conflict, and now a […]
Women disproportionately suffer the impacts of climate change – Prof Ayodele Morocco-Clarke
There must be an urgent paradigm shift in the modus operandi adopted in Nigeria’s climate action and plans
Delta: The Master’s Place to host international founders Conference, Dedicate Dreamland
The Master’s Place to Host International Founders Conference, Dedicate Dreamland Thousands of church leaders, entrepreneurs, business executives, professionals and delegates from Nigeria and other parts of the world are expected in Delta State as The Master’s Place International Church hosts its 2026 International Founders Conference (IFC) from July 13 to 17. The conference will climax […]
