Media platform deepens reach with new editorial board appointments
Pan-African online media organisation, African Telescope Newspaper, has appointed scholars from Kenya, Ghana, Cameroon and Nigeria to its Editorial Board. Those appointed are Dr Emily Wanja Kaburu of Kenya as Secretary of the Board, Dr Jade Ampomaah Appiah-Lartey of Ghana, Dr Mbouemboue Ahmed of Cameroon and Dr Mutiu Adekunle Ganiyu of Nigeria as members of […]
Neglect, pollution, joblessness fuelling unrest in Niger Delta, says youth leader
The President of Niger Delta Youth Association, NDYA, worldwide, Comrade Victor James, has decried the poor state of affairs in the Niger Delta region, calling on President Bola Tinubu, to, as a matter of urgency, address the issues confronting the region.
Maduro’s capture: Power, oil and the cost of cognitive blind spots
The seizure of Venezuelan President, Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, by United States forces on Saturday has shaken the foundations of the international system.
Deputy Speaker urges Igbo to strategically invest votes, supports Southwest path to presidency
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu, has called on Igbo leaders and stakeholders in Abia State to invest their votes wisely, stressing that strategic political support today can secure the region’s future influence at the national level.
Tahir hands over leadership at NEMSA as tenure ends
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA), Engr. Aliyu Tukur Tahir, has formally handed over the leadership of the Agency following the completion of his statutory tenure, which ended on December 31, 2025.
Nigeria revenue service, NITDA accredit Pillarcraft for E-Invoicing
The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), have accredited Accredit Pillarcraft Cloud Solutions as E-Invoicing System Integrator.
Out-of-pocket payments driving Nigerians into poverty — Osibogun
By Chioma Obinna Nigeria’s heavy reliance on out-of-pocket payments to fund healthcare is pushing families into poverty, delaying care-seeking and fuelling the country’s grim health outcomes, Professor Akin Osibogun, a Professor of Public Health at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, has warned. Osibogun who is also a Fellow of the Nigerian Medical Association (FNMA), […]
Youth leaders hail Abdullahi Mustapha’s leadership at energy commission, pass vote of confidence
Nigeria’s youth leaders have commended the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Dr. Abdullahi Mustapha, describing him as a shining example of a Nigerian youth making meaningful impact in governance. The commendation came two years into Dr. Mustapha’s tenure, with youth leaders praising his leadership style and commitment to reforming the ECN in […]
Illegal mining: Forum sends SOS to FG, Ogun gov
An advocacy group, Ibile Justice Forum, has raised the alarm over illegal mining activities in Iloro I, Iloro II and Ibiri villages, all within the Ado-Odo community, in Ogun State, urging the state and Federal Governments to recover their farmlands for the community.
2026: A New Year, A New Beginning
Having bid the year 2025 goodbye, many Nigerians might have done so with mixed feelings bordering on realised and unrealised expectations. Indeed, for some it was a year of celebration for achievements recorded, including new births, birthdays, weddings, promotions and appointments, among others. These milestones provided moments of joy and gratitude amid an otherwise turbulent […]
Assessing the relevance of traditional rulers (6), by Eric Teniola
From last week continues the narrative on the constitutional roles of traditional rulers in the first republic. It also highlights their little recognition in the 1979 constitution and the non recognition in the 1999 constitution . While the 1979 Constitution gave a little role to the traditional rulers, the 1963 Constitution gave free role to […]
