This is most trying moment of my life — Widow of late Bayelsa dep gov
By Samuel Oyadongha Yenagoa —Widow of the late Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Mrs. Beatrice Ewhrudjakpo, has described the sudden death of her husband as the most trying moment of her life. Beatrice, a lawyer, when she was visited by a delegation of the Association of Women Against Gender Based Violence led by its President, […]
Technology and the Future of Nigeria: Why Norman Bwuruk Didam’s perspective matters
By Juliet Umeh Norman Bwuruk Didam presents a compelling case for why technology represents one of Nigeria’s most important pathways to global competitiveness and sustainable youth empowerment. His perspective aligns with a growing consensus among technology professionals, entrepreneurs, and development observers who view digital innovation as central to Nigeria’s long-term economic transformation.Rather than focusing on […]
New guideline on use of school textbooks
We consider the Federal Ministry of Education’s recent decisions on reuse of textbooks and a cap on the number of approved textbooks per subject in pre-tertiary schools a timely and commendable intervention in Nigeria’s struggling education sector. Under the new guidelines, government has prohibited the use of disposable workbooks, ensuring that textbooks can be re-used […]
Zangon Kataf chairman accepts apology over Christmas fund claim
The Chairman of Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Engr. Bege Joseph Gaiya, has accepted a retraction and public apology issued over an earlier claim concerning Christmas-related funds.
Elections in Nigeria not completely decided by voters — Tambuwal
Tambuwal argued that while Nigerians turn out to vote, the final outcome of elections is often distorted during collation.
Endangered, by Hakeem Baba-Ahmed
“A bridge is repaired only someone falls into the water”. African proverb. A huge quantity of our political values, fortunes and assets are critically endangered. This does not mean they are irretrievably lost. It means they are on margins that require major efforts to retrieve them, or considerable incompetence or indifference to lose them. Human […]
Makoko: Rights groups accuse Lagos govt of violence, as babies, elderly die, youth leader detained
By Chioma Obinna Three prominent civil society organisations, the Centre for Children’s Health Education, Orientation and Protection, CEE-HOPE, Nigeria, Health of Mother Earth Foundation, HOMEF, and Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa, CAPPA have condemned the Lagos State Government over what they described as brutal and unconstitutional demolitions at the Makoko waterfront, which have allegedly […]
Why I’m empowering 1000 constituents in Lagos – Rep Ogbara
By Dapo Akinrefon The lawmaker representing Kosofe Federal Constituency, kafilat Ogbara, has announced plans to empower 1000 constituents in Lagos State. Speaking at a press briefing to announce the Kosofe Mega Empowerment, Ogbara said she is taking deliberate action to empower the people and strengthen communities. According to her, this empowerment initiative scheduled for Sunday, […]
The Illusion of a single party, by Eric Teniola
A persistent fear in Nigerian politics is the emergence of a single-party system or a sole presidential candidate. Despite recurring anxieties, this outcome has never materialized. While recent party defections might suggest an invincible ruling party, Nigeria’s political history is defined by unexpected twists. Shattered dreams and surprise elements are inherent to our national life. The surprise […]
Mutual Funds assets grow 92% as investors increase patronage
By Peter Egwuatu Nigeria’s mutual funds are seeing strong growth, with total assets rising 92.6 per cent in one year as more investors put money into these investment products. According to data from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the total Net Asset Value (NAV) of mutual funds reached N7.416 trillion on November 28, 2025, up […]
Osun: Oyebamiji’s ’empty’ boast laughable, says Olajengbesi
Pelumi Olajengbesi, the convener of the Imole Grassroots Mobilisation Network, has described as laughable and empty the latest show of pride by the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji. In a statement on Tuesday, Olajengbesi, an ally of Governor Ademola Adeleke who is seeking re-election, said Oyebamiji and his […]
