“But before this latest incident he had  attacked me on the 26th of last month during our late brother’s burial in Okwagbe with over 24 boys”

…Says Mbah’s Smart Schools have democratised education The Commissioner for Children, Gender Affairs, and Social Development, Mrs. Ngozi Enih, has stressed the need for women to maintain unity and focus on self-development, describing them as a formidable force for socioeconomic development. Mrs. Enih also called on women to ensure they send their children, including the […]

It was gathered that some political parties had transferred funds ranging from N20,000, N10,000 and N5,000 to induce voters

For Victor Osimhen, that story may not be only about the goals he scored, the trophies he won, or the heights he reached.

Nigerians are in pains. Two nights ago, the Falcons lost and failed to qualify for the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time in 35 years. It marked the climax of 12 years of being taken through avoidable pain and agony in losses, and frustration of failure to achieve what is easily within their […]

We no longer have a sick democracy. We have a counterfeit one. Osun lays it bare. Every pathology is on open display.  The capture of institutions. Tthe hunting of opposition. The casual slaughter of ordinary people. And the near-total resignation of the public to the farce. We have lost the capacity for shame. In Osun, […]

Nigerian Afrobeats superstar and Bullion Records artiste, Abdul Rahman Yusuf, popularly known as Harcher, has released a new single, “Angelina,” as he continues to gain momentum with his ongoing United Kingdom tour. The new song, released on Saturday, August 15, 2026, is now available on major digital streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, […]

As Nigeria moves closer to the 2027 general elections, political realignments and coalition-building are increasingly shaping the national political conversation, with the possibility of a strategic alliance involving former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi and veteran Delta politician, Chief Great Ogboru generating interest.

With campaign activities concluded and the electorate voting today for a governor, the contest has moved beyond the noise of rallies, endorsements and political promises. What remains is the hard arithmetic of voter mobilisation and the capacity of the leading parties to translate their structures into ballots. Fifteen candidates are on the ballot, but the […]

We have known each other for more than four decades. Way back to the days when I and his expatriate wife worked for the same newspaper. He was always friendly, always polished. Then it turned out we had some mutual friends and that helped improve our social interactions. We must have exchanged phone numbers along […]

When you see Peter Obi moving from one part of the country to another and globe trotting without inhibitions, check very well, he represents something different which attracts hope in an economy that keeps depressing citizens without any cure in sight. Right now, it is not about Obi possessing the magic wand that will turn […]

Regional power trading can allow countries with surplus generation to sell to neighbours facing shortages, while larger interconnected markets can improve the commercial viability of new projects.

President of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Dr. Ike Neliaku, says Nigeria cannot achieve significant growth without embracing development communication—a strategic approach that exposes the damaging consequences of corruption and mobilises citizens to confront it.

Arsenal and Manchester City raise the curtain on the new Premier League season tomorrow, with the Community Shield up for grabs. The Community Shield is not taking place at its traditional home at Wembley this year because Canadian pop star The Weekend(Abel Makkonen Tesfaye) has booked five nights at Wembley, between August 14 and 19 […]

… Atiku’s lobby firm dismisses engagement as “ lots of talk about nothing” By Nkiruka Nnorom  Despite Nigeria’s reported prosecution of hundreds of terror suspects and recruitment of 50,000 police officers, the United States said continuing challenges remained in the fight to remove Nigeria from its Country of Particular Concern, CPC, list. The US noted […]