Transforming Zamfara into a safe and prosperous state is a herculean task, but we are succeeding – Governor Lawal
In this interview with some media executives in Gusau, the state capital, Governor Dauda Lawal spoke on a wide range of issues affecting the state as it marks its 30th anniversary of creation. Excerpts: As governor of the state for the past three years, what would you say has been the greatest hurdle to Zamfara’s […]
When adult petulance becomes a campaign strategy, by Rotimi Fasan
Considering the reaction of the main opposition parties’ leaders to the Independence Day speech of President Bola Tinubu, I think I’m beginning to see the lineaments of the campaign for the 2027 general election. The shape the campaigns would take is getting clear. This is why I’m returning once again to a theme I have […]
Eno declares A/Ibom as investors’ haven, commissions Signature Bank
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has declared the state as a destination of choice for investors, saying his administration has created the enabling environment for businesses to thrive.
NSITF exposes fake recruitment scam, cautions Nigerians against fraudsters
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA —The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has issued a public warning over the spread of fraudulent employment advertisements and forged appointment letters being used by scammers to deceive job seekers. The warning was contained in a public notice issued by the Fund and circulated to regional and branch managers via […]
19-year-old survives emergency brain surgery in Abia
By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — A 19-year-old motorcycle accident victim has survived emergency brain surgery at the Abia State Specialist Hospital and Diagnostic Centre, Umuahia, after doctors evacuated more than 100 millilitres of blood clot compressing his brainstem. The victim was reportedly brought to the hospital on Sunday, October 4, in a deep coma with […]
Ralph Obioha: Life of a man who lost much, fought on, and left his mark on Nigeria
By Chioma GabrielThere are lives that can be measured by what a man accumulated, and there are lives that must be measured by what he was prepared to lose for an idea.Chief Ralph Obioha belonged to the second category.For a man who built businesses, entered politics, sat in the House of Representatives, helped organise one […]
