Benin-Asaba Road Concession: Why public accountability question must be answered – Ugolor
By Adesina Wahab An activist, Rev. David Ugolor, who is also the Publisher, The Common Good Letter, has said while the intervention of President Bola Tinubu in the controversy surrounding the concession of the Benin-Asaba Road is commendable, there is need to answer the Public Accountability Question. In an open letter to public-interest advocates, policymakers, […]
Abia AFAN targets 20,000 tonnes of soybean, moves to crash poultry feed cost
By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Abia State chapter, has launched a major agricultural diversification drive targeting 20,000 tonnes of soybean annually, as part of efforts to cut the soaring cost of poultry feed, boost food security and position the state as a hub for priority crops. The initiative, […]
Franck Kayombo champions entrepreneurship, skills development for Congo youth
By Ayo Onikoyi Entrepreneur and youth advocate, Franck Kayombo, is promoting entrepreneurship and skills development as tools for empowering young people and addressing socio-economic challenges in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Kayombo, National President of the Innovative Network of Young Entrepreneurs of Congo (RIJEC RDC), founded the organisation in 2025 to create opportunities for […]
With people like Balami, there’s hope in Nigeria — Akpata, Yilwatda, Ibrahim, others pay tribute
The event, which attracted more than 4,000 guests, brought together politicians, family members, friends, business associates, mentees and well-wishers of the celebrant.
Dolly Parton, US country music legend dies at 80
US country music legend Dolly Parton, who grew up poor in Tennessee and became a household name with hits like “Jolene,” has died at the age of 80, her family said Tuesday. “Dolly has lived in the light and is in the arms of Jesus,” her nephew said in a video on social media. He […]
2027 presidency: ACF, PANDEF, MBF, demand scrutiny of candidates’ history
•If you want to lead Nigeria, your past must be clear — ACF •It’s right, proper to bare your life journey — PANDEF •Contestants must present scorecards, not promises — MBF •Background checks raise moral issues, but law remains supreme — Afenifere By Dapo Akinrefon, Samuel Oyadongha, Peter Duru and Juliet Umeh LAGOS — Ahead […]
