New Year Message: Gov Otu reaffirms unity, highlights key milestones in 2026
By Henry Obetta Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has called on people of the state to sustain unity and collective purpose as the surest pathway to shared prosperity, declaring that the state’s steady progress is the fruit of inclusive governance and deliberate collaboration. In his New Year message entitled ‘Together, We Flourish,’ the […]
Between ‘Japa’ and Staying Back: How intuition is shaping major life choices for Nigerians
“Japa” is a word that has been around Nigeria for generations. It’s a slang word that can mean ambition, frustration, escape, or hope
Staff’s commitment to integrity boosts NSITF national ranking
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, has recorded significant improvements in the recently released 2025 Ethics and Integrity Compliance Scorecard, EICS, by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, as well as in the ACTU Effectiveness Index, AEI, for the same year. A statement by the chairman of NSITF’s […]
How data-driven football analysis is changing the way fans predict matches
The rise of data-driven analysis has fundamentally changed how supporters, analysts, and even casual viewers approach football predictions
FG hails Zulum’s educational reform initiatives
By Ndahi Marama, MAIDUGURI The Federal Government has commended the governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Zulum, for the significant investment he has made in providing educational infrastructure in the state, describing him as “a pacesetter.” The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, gave the commendation during the official commissioning of two newly constructed mega schools […]
Lai Mohammed donates book on governance, nation-building to YABATECH
By Elizabeth Osayande The former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has donated copies of his book: Headlines and Sound Bites: Media Moments That Defined an Administration, to the Library of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), Lagos in furtherance of scholarship, knowledge sharing and historical documentation. Speaking during the presentation to the Rector and […]
NASS clears air on gazetted tax acts, releases signed bills for public scrutiny
The leadership of the National Assembly has moved to address growing public concerns over alleged discrepancies between the Votes and Proceedings of the legislature and the gazetted versions of recently passed Tax Acts, directing the Clerk to the National Assembly to release the Bills signed into law by the President for public scrutiny.
Ifeoma Ojukwu emerges as rising force in Nigerian cinema
Nigerian filmmaker Ifeoma Ojukwu, popularly known as Ifycabana, is gaining growing recognition as one of the emerging voices redefining contemporary Nigerian cinema, with her works attracting attention on both local and international platforms. Operating at the intersection of personal storytelling and cultural exploration, Ojukwu has steadily built a reputation for films noted for their emotional […]
Ajipe urges vigilance after attack on Ipele Police Station
Chief Alexander Oluremi Ajipe, a frontline aspirant for the Ondo North Senatorial District, on Thursday urged residents of Owo Local Government Area to remain vigilant following an early morning attack on the Ipele Divisional Police Station. The attack, carried out by suspected bandits in Ipele, occurred on New Year’s Day, according to local sources. Ajipe […]
WESCOSA nat’l secretary hands over after decade of service in Ibadan
The National Secretary of the Wesley College Old Students Association (WESCOSA), Dr. Joshua Okediji, has formally handed over his responsibilities after completing his tenure, bringing to a close more than a decade of service to the association. The handover ceremony was held on November 8, 2025, at the Pensioner’s Hall, Onireke, Ibadan, where members of […]
Yobe: Youth groups endorse Lawan Geidam for 2027 governorship
By Ndahi Marama, Damaturu Youth groups in Yobe state have endorsed Lawan Kolo Geidam to contest the 2027 governorship, citing his experience in public service, grassroots leadership and youth mentorship. The endorsement was announced yesterday in Damaturu by the Democratic Enlightenment for Good Governance (DEGG), a youth-based organisation operating across the state, although, the Group […]
