FG orders payment of civil servants’ outstanding wage award before August 15
By Victor Ahiuma-Young ABUJA— The Federal Government has directed that the outstanding two-month wage award owed federal civil servants be paid on or before August 15, 2026, following a high-level meeting between the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, and the leadership of the Joint National Public Service Negotiating […]
How crisis readiness can help corporate bodies in Africa to be resilient – Egwu
By Adesina Wahab Executive Director, Bloomwit Africa, a Public Relations and Advisory Firm, Oti Egwu, has charged corporate bodies and business owners in Africa to accord prompt response and action to any crisis threatening their organisations and businesses. According to him, one hour might too long to respond to an issue in today’s world where […]
Presidency-Catholic Bishops saga: When defenders are attackers, by Adekunle Adekoya
I REALLY don’t think there is anybody living in this country at the moment that is satisfied with the state of affairs. Don’t let me bore you — everyone knows where it’s pinching hardest — whether in the cost of transportation, or the risen and rising cost of food, or near-unaffordable accommodation, sky-high cost of […]
As Tinubu plays God, by Ikechukwu Amaechi
Listening to President Bola Tinubu’s response to the plea of Nigerian Catholic Bishops that he should make the yoke of Nigerians lighter, I couldn’t help but remember the Biblical story of King Rehoboam in 2 Chronicles 10:1-15. After the death of King Solomon, Rehoboam, his son, went to Shechem to be crowned king and the whole […]
Rebuilding our primary healthcare system
The first point of contact for Nigerians seeking medical attention ought to be the nearest primary healthcare centre. That is how every functional health system is designed. Primary healthcare is the foundation upon which effective disease prevention, maternal and child healthcare, routine immunisation, and early treatment rest. Sadly, Nigeria’s primary healthcare system has become a […]
2027: Atiku should forget Tinubu’s past, focus on his own future, by Olu Fasan
Next year’s presidential election will be fought, won and lost in Nigeria. But Atiku Abubakar is fighting it in America. Determined as a locked jaw, Atiku, who is seeking the presidency for the seventh time, desperately wants to unseat President Bola Tinubu and replace him as Nigeria’s leader next year. Yet, instead of strategically deploying his […]
Obi Ajudua, Vivian bring global honour to Anioma at Igbo cultural festival in America
The revered royal couple of Igbuzo Kingdom, Obi (Dr.) Henry Chukwuma Ajudua, Obi Eze Udo I of Igbuzo, and his wife, Obi Okpoho Dr. Vivian Onyebuchi Henry-Ajudua, have once again made Anioma Nation proud following their distinguished participation in the 2026 CISA Annual Igbo Worldwide Festival of Arts and Culture in the United States. The […]
Enugu moves to sustain gains of five-year IntegratE Family planning project
By Dennis Agbo The Enugu State Government and key stakeholders in the health sector have pledged to sustain the achievements of the IntegratE Project, a five-year family planning initiative that expanded access to reproductive health services through Community Pharmacists (CPs) and Patent and Proprietary Medicine Vendors (PPMVs). The commitment was made on Wednesday during the […]
Anchor Insurance successfully recapitalise, surpasses minimum threshold
By Rosemary Iwunze The Management of Anchor Insurance Company Limited has officially announced that the Company has successfully met the recapitalisation requirements of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) under the Nigeria Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025. The Managing Director/CEO, Dr. Ebose Augustine Osegha declared: “Today, our capital base stands in excess of ₦25.5bn, significantly […]
Rex Insurance successfully meets new minimum capital requirement
Rex Insurance commends NAICOM for its leadership in strengthening the insurance sector through the recapitalisation exercise and remains committed to supporting initiatives
ONSA-coordinated military, DSS, counter-terrorism, police rescue 308 kidnapped victims in Kwara, Niger
A joint security team comprising the Nigerian military, the Department of State Services (DSS) and operatives of the National Counter-Terrorism Centre (NCTC), on Wednesday, rescued 308 kidnapped victims across Kwara, and Niger States.
