PDP rejects FG’s grazing reserve plan in Benue
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Benue State has rejected the reported plan by the Federal Government to reintroduce grazing reserves under its proposed National Ranching Policy, insisting that “Benue land is not available” for such settlements.
Six years on, Burna Boy’s ‘Twice As Tall’ surpasses 2bn streams
By Ayo Onikoyi The Grammy-winning album remains a defining moment in Burna Boy’s rise from African Giant to global headliner. Six years after its release, Burna Boy’s Twice As Tall has surpassed two billion streams globally, marking another milestone for an album that helped redefine the scale at which an African artist could operate on […]
South Africa beat Nigeria 2-1 to end Super Falcons’ World Cup hopes
South Africa defeated Nigeria 2-1 in Casablanca on Thursday to secure a place in the Inter-Confederation Playoff preliminary round for next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
Rotary trains 500 youths for leadership, innovation in RYLA 2026
By Michael Akande About 500 Nigerian youths between the ages of 14 and 25 have commenced an eight-day leadership and innovation programme organised by Rotary District 9112, as the organisation intensifies efforts to groom a new generation of responsible leaders for the country. The Rotary Youth Leadership Academy, RYLA 2026, which officially commenced on Sunday, […]
State goodwill: When Julius Takeme’s silence and the ripples are structurally debated
By ENEWARIDIDEKE EKANPOU Silence is golden. This is a universal affirmation often appropriated metaphorically like a roadside pepper to suit any situation, however uncanny it looks. Golden as silence is, it is also disastrous — sowing seeds of fruitless allegations of maladministration, corruption, unaccountability, fund mismanagement and developmental incapability and aridity targeted at Burutu Council. This […]
Nigeria’s Hepatitis B burden fuels liver cancer crisis, experts demand urgent action
Nigeria’s heavy burden of hepatitis B and C is fuelling a growing liver cancer crisis, with health experts warning that late diagnosis, inadequate specialist capacity and the high cost of advanced treatment are putting thousands of lives at risk.
