Fr Alia, the seduction of power, and the Catholic duty to pray
By Chris Agbedo I have read Valentine Obienyem’s “Fr. Alia and the Seduction of Power” with a mixture of concern and sadness. Concern, because the conduct attributed to Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, Governor of Benue State, raises questions that deserve serious scrutiny. Sadness, because the article, in its passionate condemnation of the priest-governor, seems to […]
FG backs Nigerian youth innovation after Stockholm water contest
By Dickson Omobola Federal Government has commended the young Nigerian innovators who participated in the 2026 Stockholm Junior Water Prize, SJWP, International Final held in Stockholm as part of World Water Week, saying they demonstrated creativity, scientific curiosity and commitment to developing solutions to real-world challenges. Ambassador to Sweden, Mrs Lola Akande, who received Nigeria’s […]
2027: Why I opted for Accord Party – Borno Rep, Balami
The lawmaker representing Askira-Uba/Hawul Federal Constituency in Borno State, Hon. Dr Usman Midala Balami, has defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Accord Party, saying the decision followed consultations with stakeholders and supporters.
2027: Pyrates confraternity warns APC, political parties to desist from voter harassment
The National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity) has called on the leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC) and the leadership of all political parties in Nigeria to desist from harassment of voters ahead of the 2027 election. The NAS Cap’n, Dr Charles Meribole, in a statement entitled ” 2027 elections: A Choice, Not […]
Intermediate Games: Team Delta sweeps South-South qualifiers
Team Delta has delivered a commanding performance at the South-South Zonal Elimination of the National Intermediate Games, securing qualification in every team sport contested at the zonal championship.
Odidi Oil spill : FG urged to intervene as it spreads to 100 communities
By Jimitota Onoyume The Federal Government has been urged to urgently prevail on the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, NUPRC, National Oil spill Detection and Response Agency , NOSDRA and other relevant agencies to contain the crude oil spill from an oil facility in Odidi community, Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State, as […]
