LAST Tuesday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu received in audience the leadership of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), led by its President, Most Rev. Matthew Ndagoso. The clerics were on what was described as a courtesy visit. After remarks by the leader of the delegation, the president responded, and I quote, inter alia: “I […]

…demands urgent intervention Senator Haruna Manu representing Taraba Central alongside his colleague Senator Babangida Hussaini, on Thursday paid a working visit to the Managing Director of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Engr. Chukwuemeka Agbasi, over urgent intervention on failed Gashaka Sardauna federal in Taraba. Senator Manu explained the critical need for repairs on the […]

By CHEKWUBE E. NZOMIWU Late literary icon, Professor Chinua Achebe, in his influential book “The Trouble with Nigeria,” identified failure of leadership as the single core problem of Nigeria. In the 68-page book, first published in 1983 by Fourth Dimension Publishers, Achebe argued that there is nothing wrong with the Nigerian land, air, climate or the […]

Following successful Creative Hustle and Film Club activations in Abuja and Jos, Film Lab Africa continues its nationwide journey with its next stop in Kano on August 6, 2026, bringing together filmmakers, students, producers, writers, directors and creative entrepreneurs for a day of industry conversations, learning and collaboration. The Abuja and Jos editions brought together […]

By Prisca Sam-Duru All is set for the 17th CORA-Nigeria Prize for Literature Book Party being organised for poets on the longlist for the 2026 edition of The Nigeria Prize for Literature (NLP).The Literature Prize worth $100,000 cash award is endowed and promoted by the NLNG.The annual Book Party is scheduled to be held on […]

. . . NPA expects double-digit cargo, revenue growth from BUA Port Investment – Dantsoho By Godwin Oritse BUA Group has said it is investing about $85 million in the expansion of its BUA Ports and Terminals facility in Port Harcourt as it prepares to handle more than two million tonnes of imported raw materials […]

The Housing Development Advocacy Network (HDAN), has thrown its full support behind the Federal Government’s decision to establish a National Housing Data Centre (NHDC), describing the initiative as a landmark achievement that will transform housing policy, investment, mortgage financing and urban planning in Nigeria.

By Ifunanya Ndigwe YABA, Lagos — Hope was restored to the waterfront on Thursday as the Makoko Children Development Foundation, MCDF held its 2026 graduation ceremony and prize-giving day at Adekunle Anglican Primary School in Yaba, Lagos. The event brought together dignitaries including State Representative, High Chief Baale of Makoko, educators, parents, teachers, children and […]

Efforts to counter transnational organisations and networks in Africa are no longer confined to proscription orders or terrorist designations.

By Chris Onuoha President of the African Sociocultural Harmony and Enlightenment Foundation (ASHE), Prince Justice Faloye, has expressed dissatisfaction with the current APC administration, describing its neoliberal leadership style as un-African. Faloye, who is the national publicity secretary of Afenifere, stated this in a press release, saying Nigeria is at the bottom of the global […]