By Dele Sobowale Professor Zulum symbolizes the typical Nigerian in power who does “not want to hear the truth”. When he unilaterally granted amnesty to “repentant” 30,000 (or was it 300,000) Boko Haram terrorists, without consultations with the Federal Government, some of us warned him that he was endangering the lives of Nigerians, not only in […]

•Stakeholders lament structural challenges, make recommendations By Gabriel Ewepu Amidst efforts to diversify Nigeria’s economy, there are indications that dominance of foreign imported livestock products has been extended. Financial Vanguard’s findings from the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, show that livestock and related products imports rose to N1.71 trillion in 2025, up by 14.5 per cent from […]

Borno, the epicentre of the insurgency, systematically shut down many camps and resettled residents in their communities.

The Certified Institute of Auctioneers of Nigeria ,CIAN, has reviewed its training curriculum for the Basic Auctioneers Course, introducing an online course and examination system aimed at creating a uniform standard for individuals and organisations seeking to practice auctioneering in Nigeria.

By Efe Onodjae  Visa International Service Association otherwise known as Visa Inc, has partnered with Zenith Bank to introduce the Visa Signature Card, a premium payment solution designed to meet the lifestyle and financial needs of affluent customers in Nigeria. The card was unveiled during a media briefing held at the Zenith Bank headquarters in Victoria […]

President Donald Trump said Sunday that NATO faces a “very bad” future if US allies fail to help open the Strait of Hormuz, the critical oil transport conduit effectively shut by Iran in the Mideast war.

Nearly four years after five engineers working on a major road project in Ebonyi State were abducted, their wives and relatives on Monday stormed the Federal Ministry of Works in Abuja, demanding answers about the fate of their loved ones.

The ADC chieftain also took aim at what he described as Tinubu’s apparent desire to face a weakened opposition.

The Nigerian Academy of Science, NAS, has called on the federal and state governments to significantly increase investment in scientific research, innovation and development, describing it as a critical pathway to national growth and sustainable development.

This universality reflects the inclusive spirit of Islam, allowing every household to participate in supporting the needy.

Amid rising global tensions, Nigerian televangelist Chris Oyakhilome has called on ministers and believers worldwide to unite in prayer for peace, inviting Bolaji Idowu to lead a special prayer session during the Healing Streams programme.

Those who worked closely with him described a man who valued discipline, fairness and knowledge above personal connections or political manoeuvring, qualities that earned him respect internationally but sometimes placed him at odds with the realities of Nigerian sports administration.

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – FEW hours after his resignation as the Chairman, Edo State Inland Revenue Services (EIRS), Otunba Oladele Bankole-Balogun has declared to contest the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for the Akoko-Edo Federal Constituency. In a statement of declaration, Bankole-Balogun said his decision to contrast was after consultations with leaders, elders, […]

By AUSTIN AIGBE Electoral laws are the backbone of democratic governance. They define the rules of political competition, shape institutional accountability, and ultimately determine whether elections reflect the will of the people. The Electoral Act 2026, which repeals the Electoral Act 2022, is a major legislative milestone. It introduces a revised framework to regulate federal, state and […]

Fresh facts have emerged on how Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State encouraged the Ossiomo Power Plant to extend its power generation and distribution to Okada and Edo Central senatorial district.