El-Rufai demolished 2,000 homes in Abuja despite court orders — Fani-Kayode

Editor’s note: This article was originally titled More questions for Nasir El-Rufai. By Chief Femi Fani-Kayode In my last contribution titled, ‘Nasir El Rufai as a Threat to National Security’, I asked a number of  questions about the actions, utterances and public statements of my old friend, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, for which I am still waiting for answers.  The last […]
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Afrobeats star Kwate records new song ‘From Me To You’, supports Omooba Foundation

By Ayo Onikoyi Afrobeats artiste, Cross “Kwate” David, has recorded a new project titled From Me To You as he also moves to support charitable causes in Nigeria through collaboration with the Omooba Foundation.The singer has called on the foundation to donate the sum of N5 million to assist less privileged people across the country […]

University of Mkar debuts student innovation hub after Kuraun’s challenge

The University of Mkar has established a Students Innovation Hub aimed at empowering students to develop practical solutions to societal challenges. The initiative followed a challenge issued by development expert Dr. Jeffrey Kuraun during the institution’s 19th Distinguished Public Lecture recently in Gboko, Benue state. Speaking at the lecture themed “Navigating an Uncertain Future: Courage, […]

Cycling Federation debunks Ukpeseraye’s cry of neglect, by Patrick Omorodion

On Thursday, I represented the President of the Cycling Federation of Nigeria, Engr. Giadomenico Massari at a Press Conference to debunk the falsehood being peddled by the country’s star cyclist and Olympian, Ese Ukpeseraye. I bring the CFN’s position on the issue as delivered by me at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja last […]

Remembering Mr Reuben Eghobor (1934-2026) 

By Lans Gberie I first met Mr Reuben Eghobor in Freetown, Sierra Leone, in the 1990s. A native of Ekpoma in Edo State, he was visiting his son, Kingsley Lington. Kingsley and his friend, Tony Hesmart – both young Nigerians – had established the Concord Times newspaper a few years earlier. Beyond their expectations, the paper had […]

The king who wears his crown lightly: Chris Aire and the art of living with purpose

By Bolaji Ogundele There is a certain kind of man who enters a room and does not announce himself, and yet, somehow, the room knows. The air shifts. Conversations pause. Eyes follow. This is the quiet, authoritative gravity of Christopher Airemiokhai Iluobe, born on Christmas Day, 1964, in the small town of Ivue-Uromi, in Nigeria’s […]

N210tn Mirage: How Wadada’s claim on NNPCL collapses under simple arithmetic

By Kingsley Adegbite  In Nigeria’s already fragile information environment, numbers have enormous power. When a public official declares that N210 trillion has gone missing, the figure is large enough to shock citizens, dominate headlines and inflame public anger. That is precisely why such claims must be handled with care and responsibility. Unfortunately, Senator Ahmed Wadada’s allegation […]

AI-driven memory chip squeeze raises fresh phone price risks

By Bolade Olagunju Global technology markets are entering a new phase of strain as surging memory chip prices intensify the ongoing semiconductor shortage. For Nigeria, the ripple effects could translate into a 15 – 20 per cent increase in phone price levels if supply pressures persist into the next quarter While attention has largely focused on […]

INFRASTRUCTURE: Okpebholo and Tinubu’s 2.5m votes 

By John Mayaki  When the governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, assured President Bola Tinubu that Edo would deliver 2.5 million votes in the next presidential election, many initially viewed the declaration as an ambitious political projection but a closer look at the unfolding development across the state suggests that the governor’s confidence may […]

March into Joy with God’s help, by Funmi Komolafe

Today is International Women’s’ Day, for us as Christians, it gives us an opportunity to examine our roles as women in the home, in the church and the society at large. Let’s look at why the Lord created woman in the first place. Genesis 2  vs. 18 ( KJV) provides the answer. It states: “ And […]

Houston declares February 28 as ‘Dr. Harry Akinola Day’ in honor of global leadership expert

The City of Houston has officially declared February 28 as “Dr. Harry Akinola Day”, recognizing the global leadership expert for his contributions to leadership development, organizational transformation, and community advancement. The announcement was made during the Ultra 2026 Global Leadership Summit, which brought together executives, entrepreneurs, and emerging leaders from across the world. Mayor John […]

Gains of state police in Nigeria, by Tonnie Iredia

The clamour for the introduction of state police in Nigeria took a brighter turn last week when President Bola Ahmed Tinubu called on the national assembly to give the clamour a legal backing. In a chat with federal legislators last Wednesday, Tinubu said, “what I am asking for tonight is for you to start thinking […]

Celebrating women leaders: WordenHCD recognises 40 trailblazers shaping the future of work

By Elizabeth Osayande In recognition of International Women’s Day 2026, WordenHCD has honoured 40 influential women in Human Resources who are driving the transformation of the workplace in Nigeria and beyond. This initiative highlights the crucial roles these leaders play amid a rapidly evolving global workforce marked by technological advancements, generational changes, and shifting leadership […]

Houston proclaims February 28 as Dr. Harry Akinola Day

The City of Houston has officially declared February 28 as “Dr. Harry Akinola Day”, recognizing the global leadership expert for his contributions to leadership development, organizational transformation, and community advancement.

Peter Obi donates ₦60m to two universities

A presidential hopeful of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Peter Obi, has donated a total of ₦60 million to two Nigerian universities in support of educational development and youth empowerment with the last few days. Obi disclosed that he recently visited Dominican University Ibadan, where he donated ₦30 million to support the institution’s educational programmes […]

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