SDP hails Adebayo at 54, describes him as patriot, democrat of uncommon impact

SDP hails Adebayo at 54, describes him as patriot, democrat of uncommon impact

By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has paid glowing tribute to its 2023 presidential candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo, describing him as a respected Nigerian patriot, true democrat, philanthropist extraordinaire and a proud emblem of his generation. The party made the commendation in a birthday message […]
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Iran: A narrative to mask failure, not to explain reality

Iran: A narrative to mask failure, not to explain reality

Saudi Arabia has increasingly framed its recent activities in Yemen—particularly in the country’s southern and eastern regions—as part of a broader regional recalibration following what it describes as a reduction in Iran’s influence.

Plateau North Senator assures constituents of sustained push for peace

Plateau North Senator assures constituents of sustained push for peace

By Marie-Therese Nanlong Jos – Senator representing Plateau North Senatorial District, Pam Dachungyang, has reaffirmed his commitment to peace, inclusive development and effective representation, amid rising political tension and the spread of misinformation. Addressing a press conference in Jos on Thursday, the lawmaker explained that his legislative engagement is guided by a five-point agenda centred […]

Okpebholo commissions diagnostic centre built by Edo people in the Diaspora

Okpebholo commissions diagnostic centre built by Edo people in the Diaspora

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY –THE governor of Edo State, Sen. Monday Okpebholo on Wednesday commissioned a low-cost dialysis and diagnostic centre built by the Edo National Association Worldwide (ENAW) where a session of dialysis would cost N60,000. Represented by his Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole, Okpebholo said the initiative aligned with his vision […]

Maduro’s capture: Power, oil and the cost of cognitive blind spots

Maduro’s capture: Power, oil and the cost of cognitive blind spots

By REMI LADIGBOLU The seizure of Venezuelan President, Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, by United States forces… has shaken the foundations of the international system.  A foreign military operation struck a sovereign capital and removed a sitting head of state without congressional approval in Washington and without any recognised mandate under international law. This […]

Nigeria’s cashew industry holds $10bn annual revenue potential – NCAN

Nigeria’s cashew industry holds $10bn annual revenue potential – NCAN

By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – AHEAD of the fourth edition of the Nigeria Cashew Day 2026, National Cashew Association of Nigeria, NCAN, yesterday, revealed that Nigeria’s cashew industry holds $10 billion annual revenue potential if properly harnessed along the value chain. The revelation was made by the National President, NCAN, Dr Joseph Ajanaku, at a […]

Aniagwu, Ahon visit family of late Punch correspondent, Matthew Ochei

Aniagwu, Ahon visit family of late Punch correspondent, Matthew Ochei

Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu and the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Festus Ahon, yesterday paid a condolence visit to the family of late journalist and Delta State correspondent of Punch Newspapers, Mr. Matthew Ochei. The delegation was received at the Okwe family residence in Oshimili […]

Isaiah Nataniel receives Blue Ribbon award

Isaiah Nataniel receives Blue Ribbon award

For decades, Adamawa State has remained largely absent from national conversations on architectural excellence, urban development, and professional innovation, despite its vast potential.Limited visibility and underinvestment have often overshadowed the contributions of professionals working quietly within the region.It is against this backdrop that Arch. Isaiah Nataniel of Rogge Abodes Ltd has been conferred the prestigious […]

NNPC’s debt waiver: Writing off accountability

NNPC’s debt waiver: Writing off accountability

Nigeria’s oil governance has again come under public scrutiny following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval of the write-off of about $1.42 billion and N5.57 trillion in legacy debts owed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company, NNPC, Limited to the Federation Account. According to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, NUPRC, October 2025 Revenue Collection Report, […]

Why credit matters for private-sector growth and tax base expansion

Why credit matters for private-sector growth and tax base expansion

By KINGSLEY IKEH Nigeria’s tax reform agenda is colliding with weak household demand and constrained credit markets. Without affordable consumer and MSME lending, fiscal reforms risk slowing private-sector growth and narrowing the tax base. Nigeria’s renewed tax reform drive is unfolding in a credit-starved economy characterised by high inflation, weakened household purchasing power, and declining credit […]

Sapele Anglican Peace Forum backs Primate’s reconciliation move

Sapele Anglican Peace Forum backs Primate’s reconciliation move

By Paul Olayemi SPAELE: After more than ten years of internal division, members of the Diocese of Sapele Anglican Peace Forum say the church must now choose forgiveness over factionalism. “We acknowledge that the Diocese of Sapele has been in crisis since 2015,” the group said, describing the conflict as one that has lingered despite […]

How to set communication goals that actually stick: A practical framework for 2026, by Ruth Oji

How to set communication goals that actually stick: A practical framework for 2026, by Ruth Oji

Last week, we talked about why communication goals fail. The vagueness problem. The motivation trap. The unrealistic expectations. The lack of accountability. If you recognized yourself in any of those patterns—and most of us do—then you already know that simply setting another goal in January won’t change anything. What changes things is setting goals differently. This […]

Wike’s path to perdition, by Ikechukwu Amaechi

Wike’s path to perdition, by Ikechukwu Amaechi

Former governor of Rivers State and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, is  an aggressive person, always exhibiting hostile behaviour in his relationships with others. At every point, he wants to dominate, harm or violate others’ rights without any iota of regard for their feelings. But it is worse now. Today, he is lashing […]

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