By MICHAEL OWHOKO Worried and moved by the unending terrorism in Nigeria, I was recently compelled to investigate the menace, using my crystal ball. From the revelation, some high-ranking individuals are fuelling the widespread terrorism-induced bloodbath through betrayal and tacit support.  And except there is a unified response driven by sincerity, patriotism and unbiasedness, devoid of […]

A non-governmental organisation, HACEY, has urged women leaders across Oyo State to take proactive roles in preventing and responding to gender-based violence (GBV), describing them as crucial agents of change within their communities.

By Peter Egwuatu In an industry defined by rapid transformation, rising expectations, and an urgent need for transparency, Sterland Development Company stands at the forefront, bringing a fresh, disciplined, and future-driven approach to real estate in Nigeria. According to Mr. Gbolahan Adeleye, the Managing Director, leadership in the sector is no longer about how long […]

By Ozioruva Aliu  BENIN CITY – AHEAD of the 2027 elections, a Benin group, the Aiguobasinmwin Movement Worldwide on Wednesday cautioned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike to stay clear of the politics Benin which is the Edo South Senatorial District. The group in statement frowned at the purported Senatorial ambition of […]

The Federal Government has shed light on the lingering standoff with the National Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, attributing the impasse to structural and policy constraints, rather than official neglect.

By Idowu Bankole Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, alongside the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has taken centre stage in the All Progressives Congress (APC) e-registration drive aimed at consolidating the party’s membership across the state. Governor Diri, speaking at the official flag-off, emphasised the importance of unity and mass […]

By Etop Ekanem As discussions continue within Ijebu Land over the future of the Awujale stool, Prince Oladapo Osunsanya of the Tunwase–Oduba royal family has emerged as one of the royal sons whose name is being mentioned in succession conversations. Prince Osunsanya hails from the Fusenguwa ruling house, one of the formally recognised ruling houses […]

By TOOCHUKWU OBIOTIKA Across Nigeria, the night of December 31, 2025, was not merely a date change. It was a vigil—of candles and choruses, kneeling knees and tired backs, whispered prayers and loud declarations. In churches, auditoriums, and open centres of worship, people watched the clock and their souls, believing that how one crosses over matters. […]

The Nigerian stock market’s performance in 2025 stands as one of the most compelling economic successes of the year. At a time when many households struggled with high living costs, the capital market quietly delivered record-breaking returns. The Nigerian Exchange’s, NGX, All-Share Index rose by over 50 per cent, while market capitalisation expanded to nearly […]

The headline above would give the scent of a little bit of politics but not the flatulence of political defections all over the place. Every little infra dig in politics and also the far more established ones are emigrating to one direction to remain in political Mecca with scant consideration for the people they claim to […]

The way some Nigerians react to global geopolitics leaves one in no doubt of their poor, dangerously ignorant, apprehension of what it means for an African country to survive in today’s world. They see but cannot understand the brazen determination of certain leaders they perceive as saviours of the world, particularly the black man, to return […]

A youth group, Kebbi Progressive Youths (KEPYO), has warned residents of Kebbi State to be wary of what it described as fraudulent politicians and individuals allegedly tainted by corruption as political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections intensify. Addressing journalists in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday, the group’s spokesperson, Comrade Usman Musa, said Kebbi State […]

“Where there is no vision, the people perish; but where there is no truth, the people turn against each other.” The question of whether social media poses an existential threat to Nigeria may at first seem improbable. Yet in today’s Nigeria, where the political order is strained, where cohesion is brittle, where cynicism is rampant and […]

By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria, MARAN has charged maritime stakeholders to recommit themselves to greater impact in the marine and blue economy as the nation steps into the year 2026. In a New Year message to members and stakeholders, the Chairman of MARAN, Mr. Tunde Ayodele described 2026 as a “year […]

OKPECHI Chinyere Vivian, founder of the Chinny’s Unfiltered platform, has called for a more integrated approach to mental wellness and financial empowerment