The groups praised Abbas for his pivotal role in championing transparency within Nigeria’s governance framework, particularly through the swift and public release of certified tax reform documents amid swirling controversies.

LAST week, I discussed here that the governments of Nigeria will have to do more to enable Nigerians pay tax the way the government wants them to pay it. The new tax laws which came into effect January 1, despite the furore over what was passed and what was gazetted is supposed to be a step in […]

It is sad that Nigeria’s inland waterways have continued to claim lives in preventable boat accidents. The latest tragedy struck on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in Nguru Local Government Area of Yobe State, where a canoe carrying 52 passengers from Adiyani in Jigawa State capsized in Garbi. It claimed 29 lives, with 8-10 people still […]

By ENEWARIDIDEKE EKANPOU Varied perceptions surround High Chief  Kestin Pondi whose roots spread to Gbaramatu and Ogulagha Kingdoms in Warri South-West and Burutu Local Government Areas of Delta State. Even though such perceptions are shaped by his daily engagements, he is  clearly situated as a philanthropist with generous tentacles that perform miracles of empowerment in every […]

BY TUNDE AKANNI  By far impacting the most devastating effect on Nigerians home and abroad as 2025 began to wind down was the fatal accident involving the UK-based Nigerian boxer, Anthony Joshua, fondly hailed, AJ. The tragedy instantly claimed the lives of two of AJ’s associates, Sina Ghami and Lateef Ayodele, otherwise, Latz. Inalilai wa inailei […]

On a Youtube podcast I posted a few days ago, I briefly discussed conflicts  that destroy or undermine relationships. One such conflict recently occurred in my life and it revolved around religion. In a nutshell, a former friend and I are no longer on speaking terms because she took offence when I politely refused to share […]

New Year resolutions have become a traditional rite for individuals, families, associations, and even organizations.

By Esther Onyegbula Renowned businessman and philanthropist, Chairman of the Cubana Group, Chief Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, has been conferred with another prestigious traditional title, Okpataozueora I of Oba, in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The chieftaincy title was bestowed on him by the Igwe of Oba, His […]

By Theodore Opara In one of the most celebrated nights on Nigeria’s automotive calendar, the 18th Nigeria Auto Journalists’ Association, NAJA, International Auto Awards recognised two transformative leaders in the nation’s burgeoning auto ecosystem, conferring them with the prestigious titles of Auto Personality of the Year. Otunba Joseph Osanipin, the Director-General of the National Automotive […]

By Babajide Komolafe United Bank for Africa, UBA Plc, has exceeded the N500 billion minimum capital requirement for banks with international authorisation, following the successful conclusion of its second Rights Issue, which added N157 billion to the bank’s capital base. Vanguard investigations showed that at the end of the first half of 2025, UBA had […]

Golf is redefining Nigerian’s lifestyles and helping to improving wellness of the people notwithstanding the fun in it.

By Idowu Bankole A former Caretaker Committee Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Rivers State, Robinson Ewor, has expressed concern that Rivers State do not have an appropriated budget for the 2026 fiscal year. Ewor expressed the concern on Wednesday, during a “thank you” visit to Ahoada East Local Government Area of the state […]

By Idowu Bankole The Chairman, South South Development Commission, Chibudom Nwuche, has advised those claiming to support President Bola Tinubu to deliver him for a second term in their various states in 2027. Nwuche gave the advice on Wednesday, during a “thank you” visit to Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers, by Minister of […]

…calls for Gov. Abiodun, Assembly’s intervention By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Indigenes and residents of Isara community in Remo North Local Government Area of Ogun State, under the aegis of ‘Isara Socio-Economic Vanguard’, have petitioned Governor Dapo Abiodun and the Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, over what they described as destructive activities of […]

By Demola Akinyemi Ilorin There was a mild drama at the Kwara State High Court on Thursday morning during the continuation of hearing in the alleged N5.78bn fraud case instituted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against former governor Abdulfatah Ahmed and his erstwhile commissioner for Finance, Alhaji Demola Banu. Though both former […]