When foreign bombs fall on Nigerian soil
Reports of a United States airstrike targeting terrorists on Nigerian territory, whether officially confirmed or shrouded in strategic ambiguity, raise profound questions about sovereignty, security cooperation, and the long war against terror in West Africa. Beyond the immediate military calculus, such an action forces Nigeria-and the international community-to confront uncomfortable truths about the state of insecurity […]
73rd Eyo Festival: When Lagos turned white
By Tayo Ogunbiyi On Saturday, 27th December 2025, history was made at the historic Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Onikan, Lagos Island, as the Lagos State government hosted the 73rd edition of the iconic Eyo Festival. Renowned as a sacred emblem of Lagos’ ancestry, royal heritage, and cultural identity, the festival had in attendance distinguished personalities, […]
Tax reforms align Nigeria with global best practices — NDYC
By Dapo Akinrefon The Niger Delta Youth Congress, NDYC, has expressed support for the Federal Government’s newly introduced tax regime, describing it as a necessary step toward strengthening Nigeria’s fiscal framework and ensuring long-term economic sustainability. The NDYC, in a statement by its National Coordinator, Mr Israel Uwejeyan, said the tax reforms being implemented under […]
Bianca Ojukwu: Anambra community berates Soludo over chieftaincy title
By Innocent Anaba The concerned sons and daughters of Awka Ancient Kingdom, in the capital of Anambra State, along with supporters of Igbo cultural heritage, have tackled the state government for deriding a chieftaincy title conferred on the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu in the town. The group rejected and condemned […]
Ex-Ogun gov. Daniel hails security agencies over rescue of ex-lawmaker Maruf Musa
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Former Ogun State Governor and Senator representing Ogun East, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, has commended security agencies for the successful rescue of a former member of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Maruf Musa, who was abducted last week in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area of the state. Hon. Musa was […]
Ejedawe bags AEP leadership award
By Ebunoluwa Sessou The Association of Esan Professionals, AEP, has conferred its prestigious Purposeful Leadership and Community Commitment Award on Dr. Patrick Usiahon Ejedawe, Chairman of Patjeda Group of Companies Limited, in recognition of his professional excellence and contributions to the security and development of Esan land. The award was presented at a ceremony held […]
