God used Dan Orbih to make me Rivers governor — Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has recounted how late Chief Daniel Orbih served as the divine instrument that paved the way for his emergence as Rivera governor in 2015.
66 years on, Nigeria must escape the fragility trap, by Olu Fasan
How fragile is Nigeria? That is one question Nigerian leaders don’t want to confront. Indeed, it irks them when anyone says that Nigeria is a fragile state. What’s more, some Nigerians, out of sheer romantic or sentimental patriotism hate it when the word “fragility” is used to describe Nigeria. It is unpatriotic, they reckon, for […]
2027 election cases: Your conduct will be monitored, CJN warns tribunal judges
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, yesterday warned that judges appointed to election tribunals would be closely monitored.
Killings: Drop your ambition now, northern Islamic clerics tell Tinubu
No fewer than 1,000 northern Islamic clerics have told President Bola Tinubu to drop his 2027 re-election ambition, citing killings, kidnappings and acts of terrorism across the country, particularly in the North-West.
Let church messages promote nation building, ex-Imo lawmaker urges
By Emmanuel Iheaka A former member of the Imo State House of Assembly, Hon. Pascal Okolie, has urged churches to focus their messages on values that promote nation building. Okolie made the call during the celebration of the 60th anniversary of House of Prayer International Covenant Church (HPICC) at the church headquarters in Orlu, Imo […]
Imo Kidnap: Relief, jubilation as prospective corps members regain freedom
Parents of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, members abducted en route to their orientation camps in Imo State have expressed profound relief following news of their release, though their joy remains shadowed by anxiety as they await direct contact with their children.
