Minister warns APC against altering Muslim Muslim ticket
Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has said any move to drop Vice-President Kashim Shettima, ahead of the presidential election in 2027, could negatively affect the All Progressives Congress, APC.
Giant Token empowers Nigerian communities through blockchain-driven charity: Transaction fees fueling real-world impact
As the nation grapples with economic challenges and humanitarian needs, Giant Token’s innovative model ensures that buying, selling, or holding the token contributes to tangible support
As registration for 2026 UTME begins, JAMB cancels concession for albinos
As admission seekers will today begin registration for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has cancelled special concession and registration hitherto allowed for people with albinism because some were using same to perpetrate malpractice.
Policy expert, Bala Alfa hails Gov Ododo, deputy on two years in office
A political economist and public policy expert, Dr. Mahmoud Bala Alfa, has congratulated the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo and the Deputy Governor, Salifu Joel Oyibo, on the completion of their second year in office. In a goodwill message released to mark the anniversary, Dr. Alfa acknowledged the milestone as an […]
Managing the war on terror
By NICK DAZANG When a war, such as the one on terror, becomes prolonged, it becomes checkered: It begets its ebbs and flows and it assumes different colourations. Once upon a time, the terrorists were treated with kid gloves. That is until they viciously, and in quick succession, attacked a presidential convoy, a correctional centre and members […]
Amafibe: Africa’s resources can drive global competitiveness
The 100 Most Notable Africans Leadership and Business Summit will hold in Marrakech, Morocco from June 19th to 21st, 2026, bringing together influential African leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers from across the continent and the diaspora. Organised by the DAVDAN Peace and Advocacy Foundation in partnership with 100 Most Notable Peace Icons Africa, the summit aims […]
Tragedy waiting to happen: Recurring danger of fuel scooping
Nigerians were, once again, confronted Monday last week with a grim reminder of a recurring national failure: the deadly practice of scooping diesel or petrol from accident scenes. The sight of residents of Apapa, Lagos, rushing to scoop diesel from a fallen fuel tanker at Liverpool Bridge was not just alarming, it was shameful, tragic, […]
Weak borders fueling Nigeria’s insecurity, says ex-CDS
Former Chief of Defence Staff, Admiral Ola Ibrahim, retd., has said weekend the country’s relative prosperity and porous borders have contributed to its security challenges.
Sabi Writers unveils centre in abuja
By Ephraim Oseji The award-winning writing solution company in Nigeria, Sabi Writers, unveiled its new experience centre in Abuja. This event marked another milestone for the company, as dignitaries from all works of life gathered to celebrate this innovation in the writing space in Nigeria. The CEO of Sabi Writers, Chinonso Ogbogu, kick-started the event […]
Kabiesi Ademola Fellowship positions Abuja as crossroads for media, technology, AI learning
Abuja is increasingly emerging as a center for interdisciplinary learning as the Kabiesi Ademola Fellowship expands access to education in film, media, technology, and artificial intelligence. The fellowship, founded by award-winning filmmaker and technology innovator Kabiesi Ademola, is designed to equip creatives, professionals, and innovators with skills that reflect the demands of a rapidly evolving […]
JCI Nigeria urges govt support to boost young entrepreneurs
The 2026 Chairperson of the Creative Young Entrepreneur Awards, JCIN Amb. Fatimat O. Usman, has called on the government to strengthen monitoring, accountability, power supply, and taxation policies to support young businesses. She made the call on Saturday during a media parley in Akwanga, Nasarawa State, on the sidelines of the 2026 Mosese Kadeer Officers’ […]
Fuelled by Grace
By PAT UTOMI For 30 years, without break, a major public lecture or talkfest, as I prefer to call it, has marked my birthday. Thirty years ago the main speaker was a Revered Father called Matthew Hassan Kukah, now Catholic Bishop of Sokoto. He likes to say that was his coming out party as a public intellectual. […]
Delta APC condoles Tuomo Kingdom, Ijaw Nation over demise of Lucky Loyibo
By Paul Olayemi Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of renowned legal practitioner and statesman, Chief (Barr.) Lucky Ekayama Loyibo (JP), describing his passing as a monumental loss to Delta State, the Niger Delta and Nigeria. In a condolence message issued on Tuesday and signed […]
How a child’s death put Nigeria on trial
By EBUKA UKOH Nigeria has opened a probe into the death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s infant son, who was three months shy of two years. The Lagos State Government, in whose jurisdiction the death occurred on January 6, 2026, states that it is investigating the incident at Euracare Hospital. The Lagos governor offered condolences, committees were named, […]
Emmanuel Ladapo: Where environmental management shapes energy infrastructure
Emmanuel Abayomi Ladapo’s work exemplifies how specialized expertise, applied at scale, can influence the safety, resilience
Court okays mandamus suit over Delta LG finances
By Henry Ojelu The High Court of Delta State sitting in Obiaruku has granted leave to a councillor of Ukwuani Local Government Area to commence mandamus proceedings against the Chairman and Treasurer of the council over alleged failure to disclose the council’s financial records, as required by law. The order was made on January 19, […]
