Troops neutralise 50 terrorists, losses 2 soldiers in Yobe attack
By Ndahi Marama, Damaturu Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have killed 50 members of Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters in a failed assaults launched on Headquarters 27 Brigade at Buni Gari and the Buni Gari Checkpoint of Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe state. The incident which took place in […]
Lagos Govt, NACCIMA back Badagry trade corridor development
By Esther Onyegbula The maiden edition of the Badagry Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, BACCIMA, International Trade Fair opened on Friday with calls for deeper regional trade integration, improved cross-border commerce and stronger public-private sector collaboration to unlock the economic potential of the Badagry corridor. Stakeholders at the event described Badagry as a […]
Don blames Nigeria’s struggles on polarisation along ethnic, religious, economic lines
Prof. Taiwo Timothy Awoyemi, has blamed Nigeria’s persistent struggles and development challenges on the polarisation
Group condemns reported attack on UAE, seeks diplomatic resolution
Pan-African Business Forum, PABF, has warned that any attack on the United Arab Emirates by a Middle East country is unacceptable. This condemnation, which came following reports that Iran attacked the United Arab Emirates on Monday, has since been countered, as Iran’s joint military command denied carrying out any attack against the UAE in recent […]
Former Rivers deputy gov visits Apple Garden Estate
Former Deputy Governor of Rivers State, Dr. Gabriel Toby, has paid a courtesy visit to Apple Garden Estate, located in Banana Highland, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, and owned by Mercy Divine Properties Ltd. During the visit, the elder statesman commended the Chief Executive Officer of Mercy Divine Properties, Mercy Amatemeso, for her remarkable achievements and […]
Virality without Virtuousness: Appraising the Media Space in Nigeria
The problem is worsened by the monetisation structure of digital media. Many bloggers, influencers and online platforms depend heavily on clicks and engagement for revenue
Inside Akpabio’s failed survival strategy, by Emmanuel Aziken
The failed attempt by Senate President Godswill Akpabio to amend the Senate Standing Rules was, from the outset, interpreted in many political circles as an act of self-preservation. The proposed amendment, which sought to restrict eligibility for principal offices to ranking senators from the immediate past assemblies, would effectively have shut the door against the return of […]
Why Nigerians should learn to speak Spanish
Prof Uche Vasser is founder, Director of Centre for Spanish Language Advancement in Nigeria, SLANG Global.
Sabotaged and Scattered, the Opposition wobbles, by Ugoji Egbujo
•Is Jonathan also trying to scatter them, too? Three weeks from critical deadlines, the opposition parties are in utter disarray. If this democracy fails, those who scattered the opposition must take responsibility. INEC failed to register parties in time. The government sowed moles and discord. Opposition leaders manifested greed , cowardice and ego. Another election is around the […]
NIWA intensifies awareness campaign to tackle boat accidents across Lagos waterways
By Cynthia Alo The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has intensified its safety awareness campaigns across Lagos waterways as part of efforts to achieve zero boat accidents and improve safety compliance among water transport users. The Lagos Area Manager of NIWA, Engr. Sarat Braimah, disclosed this when members of the 2026 Dockworkers’ Day Committee of […]
Nasarawa inaugurates committee to host 67th National Council on Health
By Edwin Philip, Lafia The Nasarawa State Government has set up a committee ahead of the hosting of the 67th Regular National Council on Health meeting slated for November 2026 in Lafia, the state capital. Inaugurating the committee on Friday, the Nasarawa State Commissioner of Health, Doctor Gaza Gwamna, will be the first time that […]
