By Ochuko Akuopha For generations, a simple four-kilometre stretch of earth has done more than link two communities in Ndokwa East Local Government Area, Delta State, it has woven them into one cultural fabric. Once a year, the people of Obecha and their neighbours in Okpai Obeze revive a singular tradition where one side takes up […]

By LOUIS ACHI At the risk of sounding jaded, intelligence, intel, typically refers to secret, security, or strategic data gathered about an enemy or a situation. It often implies actionable knowledge used for decision-making in security, business, or competitive contexts. This is the focus of this analysis. In the aftermath of the recent attack by terrorists […]

The leading governorship aspirant in Oyo State under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has intensified consultations with party stakeholders, calling for unity and grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 elections.

…Warns of rising misdiagnosis, stigma and treatment gapsBy Chioma Obinna On this year’s World Parkinson’s Day, Parkinson’s Africa has called for urgent strengthening of awareness, early diagnosis and inclusive care for persons living with Parkinson’s disease.The event brought together caregivers, health advocates and partners, who expressed concern over rising misconceptions, stigma and gaps in healthcare […]

Marketing Expert and Director of Marketing at Marketing Edge, Anietie Udoh has secured a major international milestone with his appointment as the jury of the New York Festivals (NYF) Advertising Awards, as one of the world’s most respected platforms for creative excellence. This selection is significant as he stands as the only Nigerian on the […]

Governor Uba Sani has promised to support the Dangote Peugeot Automobiles Nigeria Limited(DPAN) because Kaduna State is the second subnational in the Ease of Doing Business ranking in Nigeria. The Governor who made this commitment when the management of DPAN paid him a courtesy call, also pledged his administration’s support for the company because of […]

By Samuel Oyadongha OPOROMA—For six decades, the people of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area,  Bayelsa State’s largest council and one of Nigeria’s biggest waited in vain. Last Friday, their patience finally paid off. President Bola Tinubu personally inaugurated the long-awaited Yenagoa-Oporoma road and also virtually, the Sagbama-Ekeremor road.  The projects link remote communities in Southern […]

By Chioma Obinna To strengthen its appeal among younger consumers, seasoning giant MAGGI has enlisted fast-rising Nigerian music star Qing Madi as the face of its new campaign, “Me & MAGGI, So Good Together.”The initiative, unveiled by Nestlé Nigeria in Lagos, underscores the brand’s strategic pivot toward Gen Z audiences, reflecting shifting consumer lifestyles where […]

Twenty eight-year-old Aisha Sani went into labour in a small community on the outskirts of Benue, only to find the nearest primary healthcare centre locked no nurse, no midwife, and no drugs.

To tackle growing concerns over water safety, the Federal Government, Nestlé Nigeria and the Organised Private Sector in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene have launched a National Water Quality Advocacy Handbook to equip Nigerians with practical tools to safeguard drinking water.

From last week continues the narrative on the Saturday, December 12, 1959 Federal elections with the results thus: In the Northern Region—3,258,520 (votes cast) and 89.4% (percentage poll); Eastern Region-1,929,754(votes cast) and 75.3% (percentage poll); Western Region-1,887, 209 and 71.2% (percentage poll); Lagos-110,072 (votes cast) and 76.2% (percentage poll). All prominent Nigerian political leaders were returned. […]

By DAYO ADEJOBI The passing of our mother, Reverend Mother Superior Olive Sulola Adejobi, marks the close of a life both remarkable and deeply influential, lived with quiet dignity over 98 years. She belonged to a rare generation of women whose strength was neither loudly proclaimed nor easily shaken but steadily revealed through a life anchored […]

Two years have passed since the dark clouds of the Okuama tragedy gathered over the creeks of Delta State. The brutal ambush and killing of 17 Nigerian Army personnel in March 2024 was a national catastrophe that no civilised society should tolerate. It sparked a military reprisal that levelled Okuama, with many detained. In the […]

By ‘TONYE TIMI  As Governor Sheriff Oborevwori prepares for re-election in 2027, his government will once again become the focus of critical discourse both as incumbent and as the most consequential player in a dramatically changed political environment in Delta State. Gone are the fist pumping slogans of PDP and welcome the chants of APC and the […]

The General Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN), Samuel Sanusi, has been elected Chairman of the Steering Committee for the West Africa Bible Society CEOs Affinity Group, a role that also extends his oversight to Central Africa.