2027: Tompolo launches door-to-door campaign for Tinubu in Taraba
Donates 25 campaign vehicles By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The PBAT Door-to-Door Movement has launched its grassroots mobilisation campaign in Taraba State, urging residents to support the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. The movement, led by its Grand Patron, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, said the Tinubu […]
AU leaders, Seychelles President seek stronger digital economy for Africa
President of the Republic of Seychelles, Dr Patrick Herminie, has called for inclusive access to technology, connectivity and opportunities that support shared prosperity across society, stressing the importance of ensuring that digital transformation delivers tangible benefits for all citizens. Herminie joined a distinguished gathering of African Union leaders, policymakers, development finance institutions, investors and business […]
Tinubu’s Figures, Atiku’s Counter: Let the 2027 debate begin, by Emmanuel Aziken
There was something remarkable about the political exchange that followed President Bola Tinubu’s Independence Day address on Thursday. It was not merely the sharpness of the disagreement. It was the speed. Within hours of the President presenting his economic record and declaring that Nigeria had reached a turning point, Atiku Abubakar was before the country […]
Independence Day speech should go beyond govt — Kila
…Says Nigerians’ reality enough test for Tinubu’s prosperity promise By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The Director, Commonwealth Institute of Advanced and Professional Studies, Professor Anthony Kila, has said Nigeria’s October 1, Independence Day address should focus on the country’s history, founding vision and national journey rather than the policies and achievements of the government in power. He […]
Olivia Umeh builds creative career from Ibadan
IBADAN — Olivia Umeh, popularly known as Big Ollie and Omo Iya Igbo, is building a career in Nigeria’s creative industry from Ibadan, combining fashion, lifestyle, culture and digital storytelling. Umeh, an award-winning lifestyle and fashion creator and mobile content producer, has developed an online presence around content that explores everyday experiences, businesses, events and […]
Nigeria @66: The Otu Record — Beyond the Rhetoric
By Joseph Odok As Nigeria marks 66 years of independence, the anniversary offers more than an occasion for patriotic speeches. It is also an opportunity to ask a practical question at the sub-national level: what has government actually done with the resources and opportunities available to it?In Cross River State, Governor Bassey Edet Otu’s administration […]
