Windstorm kills businesswoman, destroys homes, roads in Benue community
Residents of Obi Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State are mourning and lamenting their losses following a devastating windstorm and heavy rainfall that reportedly caused widespread destruction across several communities, leaving homes, businesses and public infrastructure damaged.
How Ebola can be eradicated – Peter Oboh
Peter Oboh said Ebola “a demonic disease that has returned and is visible in the eastern part of Africa must be fought in three major ways”
The Revenue and the Ruin: The architecture of a failing state, by Stephanie Shaakaa
The money is drying up, the population is exploding, and the old excuses are worn out. We can’t sit around waiting for a savior who isn’t coming
Agba raises concern over infrastructure deficit in Igboland
…reacts to FG’s project claim in the Eastern states. A prominent Igbo politician and business mogul, Chief Emeka Agba has expressed concerns towards what he calls a misconception and distortion of Igbo socioeconomic reality. Chief Agba who initially aspired for presidential position in the upcoming 2027 election, but withdrew from the race, said some issues […]
Segun Odegbami: Adieus, Youngest Millionaire!
The thought of Henry Nwosu is big on my mind. When I nicknamed him ‘Youngest Millionaire’ it was because he was the youngest player in our group to be worth a million Naira in domestic Nigerian football after AFCON 1980. Henry had other nicknames, one of which was ‘Congo’. Before 1980, none of us had […]
NDC primary: Orakpor hails Olawande’s emergence as party candidate
By Esther Onyegbula Mr Emmanuel Orakpor, Director of Publicity for the Southern Solidarity Alliance, SSA, has congratulated Hon George Olawande on his victory in the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, House of Representatives primary election held on Friday, May 29, 2026. Orakpor, in a congratulatory message issued on Saturday, described Olawande’s emergence in the keenly contested […]
CBN extends PoS geo-fencing deadline to July 31
The Central BankofNigeria (CBN) has extended the deadline for enforcement of its Point of Sale (PoS) terminal geo-fencing framework to July 31, giving more room for compliance.
GN/World Bank-supported L-PRES project reaches over 1.4m Nigerians in 20 states
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – OVER 1.4 million Nigerians in 20 States reached by the World Bank-supported Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project, as over 101,000 farmers adopt improved livestock technologies under the Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Livestock Transformation Agenda. The push is to improve livestock development across the country with the L-PRES Project, a […]
Stars to watch in Okpekpe race
Teshome, who is just 19 years old, is currently ranked as the 11th fastest man over the 10km distance in the world this year, following the blistering 27:17 he ran last month in Lille, France.
Children’re society’s future, must be properly nurtured – Adasen
Executive Assistant on Political Matters to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, Dr Jennifer Adasen, has said that children are the future of society and must be nurtured with love, guidance and proper moral upbringing. She said this while celebrating Children’s Day in the Arhawarien community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, […]
Badagry 2027: Toviho clinches NDC House of Reps ticket
By Esther Onyegbula Hon. Olayemi Toviho has emerged as the House of Representatives candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, for Badagry Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general election. Toviho, popularly known as OBJ, was returned unopposed during the party’s primary election held on Friday, following a unanimous affirmation by accredited registered members of […]
Why I married a second wife – Yul Edochie
Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has shared some of the reasons behind his decision to take a second wife.
Edo government distributes sanitary pads to schoolgirls for menstrual hygiene
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE government of Edo State has distributed sanitary pads to schoolgirls in the state as part of activities to mark the 2026 World Menstrual Hygiene Day celebration in Benin City. The programme which was organised through the Office of the Special Adviser on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), was held […]
Locking the back door of the soul, by Muyiwa Adetiba
Everyone knew he was a ‘born again’. Looking back now, I suspect he wanted everyone to know. It was something he wanted to wear on his sleeve. He didn’t have the flamboyance of a guy whose job brought him in contact with Advertising Agencies and Marketing Executives of big companies. His dressing was neat but understated. He […]
Stand up for OAU department of music @ 50
By Stephen Adewale There are anniversaries that only count years, and there are anniversaries that summon history to stand still for a moment. The golden jubilee of the Department of Music, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, belongs gloriously to the latter category. It is not an anniversary to be mentioned casually, applauded politely and allowed to […]
Group backs Okonkwo following NDC governorship primary
A political support group, Reality Is Here Movement, has expressed support for Dr. Chris Okonkwo following the governorship primary election of the National Democratic Congress, NDC.
