SAME SEX: Women escape lynching at Abuja bus station
By Dickson Omobola Two women narrowly escaped being lynched, yesterday, following an alleged same-sex relationship near a bus stop in the busy Mararaba area of the Federal Capital Territory, along the Nyanya–Keffi Road. Eyewitnesses said the women, identified as Jennifer Okafor, a 28-year-old indigene of Enugu State, according to documents that reportedly fell from her […]
Youth leaders hail Abdullahi Mustapha’s leadership at energy commission, pass vote of confidence
Nigeria’s youth leaders have commended the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Dr. Abdullahi Mustapha, describing him as a shining example of a Nigerian youth making meaningful impact in governance. The commendation came two years into Dr. Mustapha’s tenure, with youth leaders praising his leadership style and commitment to reforming the ECN in […]
Illegal mining: Forum sends SOS to FG, Ogun gov
An advocacy group, Ibile Justice Forum, has raised the alarm over illegal mining activities in Iloro I, Iloro II and Ibiri villages, all within the Ado-Odo community, in Ogun State, urging the state and Federal Governments to recover their farmlands for the community.
2026: A New Year, A New Beginning
Having bid the year 2025 goodbye, many Nigerians might have done so with mixed feelings bordering on realised and unrealised expectations. Indeed, for some it was a year of celebration for achievements recorded, including new births, birthdays, weddings, promotions and appointments, among others. These milestones provided moments of joy and gratitude amid an otherwise turbulent […]
Assessing the relevance of traditional rulers (6), by Eric Teniola
From last week continues the narrative on the constitutional roles of traditional rulers in the first republic. It also highlights their little recognition in the 1979 constitution and the non recognition in the 1999 constitution . While the 1979 Constitution gave a little role to the traditional rulers, the 1963 Constitution gave free role to […]
Citing Global Tensions, Gov Mbah tasks Enugu MDAs on N870bn IGR target
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has tasked the various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the state government to meet the N870 billion target projected in the state’s 2026 budget, citing the unpredictability of external revenue sources like the Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) allocation, given the prevailing geo-political tensions around the globe.
