By Emmanuel Daraloye In Godwin Miracle Tochukwu easily stands out as a percussionist, whenever he sits behind a drum set. This writer recently encountered his performance at the DayStar Unbound concert, in Lagos, and one thing stood out from his showcase: articulation. With his feet steadily pedalling the bass and his drum sticks igniting the […]

By Tomide Marv There is a particular moment in worship where the music stops being ordinary and becomes something else entirely. The pianist holds a chord, the drummer eases up a bit and the worship takes a lower tempo to start a conscious state of reverence that creates an environment that is non-anxious, peaceful and […]

By Henry Ojelu The Northern Progressive Forum has faulted the ambassadorial list released by President Bola Tinubu, alleging that the North-East geopolitical zone has been shortchanged in the distribution of diplomatic postings. Chairman of the group, Alhaji Hassan Mustapha, in a statement on Saturday, said the imbalance undermines the principle of federal character and risks […]

By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin There was a notable political development in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, as an All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant, Prince Haliru Dantsoho Mahmud, announced his withdrawal from the race shortly after declaring his intention to contest, expressing support for fellow aspirant Ambassador Yahaya Seriki Gambari. Mahmud, who hails from Kwara […]

…Democratic Space at ADC Congress in Sokoto By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — Former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has expressed concerns over governance challenges and the state of Nigeria’s democratic space, calling for renewed commitment to multiparty democracy. Tambuwal spoke on Saturday shortly after the state congress of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) […]

In periods of political transition, parties are not tested by the sheer volume of ambition within their ranks, but by their ability to exercise restraint, wisdom, and strategic clarity. It is in such moments that leadership must rise above sentiment and make decisions that secure not just immediate advantage, but long-term stability. As the All […]

Thomas Adewumi University (TAU), Oko-Irese, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, has acquired and deployed a state-of-the-art virtual dissection table to enhance the training of its medical students.

The Sokoto State chapter of the National Democratic Coalition (NDC) has intensified its grassroots mobilisation drive, convening a statewide youth strategy meeting aimed at boosting participation in governance ahead of the 2027 general elections.

By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin A Professor of Nursing at the University of Ilorin, Simeon Kayode Olubiyi, has urged nurses in Nigeria and the diaspora to embrace what he described as the “Trifecta” of care, compassion, and capability to deliver quality healthcare and elevate the nursing profession. Olubiyi, of the Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of […]

Mixed reactions yesterday trailed the Federal Government’s approval of the new 2026 fiscal policy which reduced import tariffs on drugs and pharmaceutical products, cars and rice, among others.