US denies war with Venezuela, enforces oil quarantine over security concerns
The United States has denied being at war with Venezuela, insisting instead that it is enforcing a sweeping oil quarantine and targeted law enforcement actions aimed at curbing drug trafficking, foreign influence and what it describes as threats to U.S. national security.
Alia’s re-election non-negotiable, APC united behind governor, says state chairman, Omale
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State, Chief Benjamin Omale, has declared that the re-election of Governor Hyacinth Alia for a second term in 2027 is “non-negotiable,” citing growing unity, loyalty and grassroots mobilisation within the ruling party across the state.
What the Anthony Joshua crash means for Nigeria
The gross failure of emergency response in Nigeria’s healthcabre system, stood exposed once more, this time to the global audience, last Monday, when heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua and his friends suffered a horrific crash on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Social media videos captured voluntary bystanders pulling Joshua from the wreckage and seating him in a police […]
Cocoa processing factory to create 100 jobs in Calabar
By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar An indigenous manufacturing firm, Ifere Manufacturing Company, has announced plans to establish a cocoa processing factory in Calabar, the Cross River State capital, a development expected to create up to 100 jobs for youths in the state. Founder of the company, Mr. Kebesobase Onen-Ifere, made this known on Monday while speaking […]
Obanikoro donates six blocks of classroom to Ajiran community
The Ajiran community in Eti-Osa Federal Constituency has once again expressed gratitude to Honourable Ibrahim Babajide Obanikoro (IBO) for constructing and handing over a fully equipped block of six classrooms during his tenure as a member of the House of Representatives. The project, completed and delivered while he represented the constituency, has continued to serve […]
Oyakhilome commits over $1.5m to groom next generation of African leaders
The President of the Future Africa Leaders Foundation, FALF, Rev. Chris Oyakhilome, has committed over $1.5 million in the last 13 years as prize money for winners of the Future Africa Leaders Award,FALA.
Old-age poverty looms over informal sector pension crisis, FIWON warns
FIWON has warned that millions of Nigerians in the informal sector risk falling into old-age poverty due to the failure of micro-pension scheme
APC expands grassroots base across Abia, Kalu lauded for mobilisation
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has recorded what it described as significant expansion of its grassroots support across Abia State
Between Federal Government Revenue and the Federation Account
By TEMITOPE AJAYI Public debate on government finances in Nigeria is once again clouded by confusion, little knowledge, and deliberate misrepresentation. At the centre of the current controversy is a misunderstanding of the distinction between total revenue generated by government agencies and the portion that actually belongs to the Federal Government. The confusion has been amplified by […]
2026: What the year expects us to spread
By EBUKA UKOH Every new year carries a promise. But some carry an instruction. The year 2026 arrives not as a whisper but as a charge. It asks a simple question. What are you spreading? Ideas spread. Attitudes spread. Courage spreads. Fear spreads. Excellence spreads. Neglect spreads. A nation does not change only through policies. It changes […]
Seven states adopt Proof of Address system to boost services, security
Seven states adopt Proof of Address system to boost services, security The governments of Oyo, Rivers, Bauchi, Yobe, Cross River, Bayelsa and Sokoto states have formally adopted the Proof of Address (PoA) system for statewide documentation, marking a major step toward establishing a unified and verifiable address framework in Nigeria. With the adoption, the governors […]
2026: SEC to review rules to incentivise SME listings
By Peter Egwuatu The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced plans to review its rules to encourage the listing of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) on the nation’s stock exchanges as part of efforts to deepen the capital market and stimulate economic growth. Director-General of the SEC, Dr Emomotimi Agama, disclosed this in his New […]
Attack on Arise TV crew, Nwibubasa is attack on Ogoni – Korka-Waadah
Ogoni, Rivers state born political management consultant, Sir Joe Korka-Waadah, has described the Police confirmed attack on Arise TV news crew and a guest, Dr. Leloonu Nwibubasa in Port Harcourt as an attack on Ogoni people. Korka-Waadah, Executive Director of Canada based Compassionate Heart Foundation, also accused the Police in Rivers of shielding the culprits […]
Brand launches operations, begins rollout of integrated tech and transport services
HoverX, a technology and transportation company founded by Michael Akosionu, has officially launched operations and is now fully live, marking its entry into a market with growing demand for efficient, technology-driven services.
Energy theft killing Nigeria’s power sector — Expert warns
Energy expert Canice Emeka has warned that energy theft is a “silent cancer” steadily undermining Nigeria’s power sector, resulting in massive revenue losses and worsening electricity supply across the country.
Joel Onafowokan, a shining gift to humanity – Utomi
Jerome-Mario Utomi in a statement made available to newsmen poured encomium on Dr. Joel Onafowokan, a Nigerian physician in the United States of America describing him as a rare breed with immense positive values.
