..Decries rising polarisation By Efe Onodjae Stakeholders at the 2026 World Understanding and Peace Day (WUPD) have called for deliberate action to bridge widening social, political and ethnic divides, warning that polarisation has become deeply embedded in global and national culture. Speaking at the event themed “Bridging the Divide – Building a Culture of Peace […]

Despite ending without widespread violence, the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections have come under sharp scrutiny, as leading civic observers flagged voter apathy, technical failures, administrative lapses and pockets of misconduct that they say undermined the credibility of the exercise.

By Adesina Wahab Clinical rotations represent a pivotal stage in medical education, where theoretical learning is tested in real clinical settings. For African medical students aspiring to build international careers, particularly in healthcare systems such as the UK or the US, the choice of clinical training environment can play a decisive role in shaping professional […]

By Emma Unah CALABAR- A growing number of women are shattering stereotypes and taking to the wheel of commercial vehicles in Cross River State, effectively competing with their male counterparts for clients. From mini buses to long-distance trucks, these women are proving they can handle the road with the best of them. The driving force behind […]

THE demolition of a notorious settlement in Yenizue-Gene, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital, has been commended by residents, who described the government’s action as “long overdue.”

Following a recent announcement, Beta Glass Plc is entering a new phase after the completion of a change in ownership involving its parent company’s Nigerian packaging operations.

By Adesina Wahab The Olusegun Obasanjo Leadership Institute (OOLI), in partnership with the University of Lagos, has hosted a four-day intensive Students’ Leadership Training themed “Leadership for the Future.” The programme brought together elected student leaders for a deeply engaging and intellectually enriching experience designed to shape a new generation of responsible, visionary, and value […]

The 2026 budget defence exercise by the Office of the National Security Adviser, ONSA, before the Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence provided the platform for the perceived funding controversies of the sector to be brought to the public space. Permanent Secretary, Special Services, Office of the National Security Adviser, Mohammed Sanusi, grumbled that […]

At least two persons, including a pastor, were reportedly killed following fresh attacks by suspected armed herdsmen on communities in Apa Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State.

*A discovery that could redefine how humanity solves its greatest problems By VICTOR-BANDELE DADA For much of modern history, humanity’s response to poverty, unemployment and underdevelopment has followed a familiar pattern: new policies, new aid packages and new economic doctrines, each promising transformation yet often producing only incremental results. Beneath this recurring cycle, however, a quieter […]

The European Union and Nigeria have formally launched negotiations for a bilateral Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement in what both sides describe as a historic step to deepen research collaboration, accelerate innovation and anchor long-term strategic cooperation under the EU’s Global Gateway strategy.

“A cat that dreams of being a lion must lose its appetite for rats”.-– African proverb President Bola Tinubu signed the amended Electoral Act 2026 a few hours after it was passed amidst controversy over process, deafening noise and drama rarely seen in and around the National Assembly. As we speak, this is the legal framework […]

Galaxy Backbone (GBB) has marked two years of significant progress, transitioning from a traditional infrastructure provider to a strategic custodian of Nigeria’s sovereign digital backbone, with notable expansions in fibre connectivity, cloud services, and cybersecurity.

Former Provost of the College of Medical Sciences and current Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Bingham University,Karu, Prof. Musa Dankyau, has delivered a compelling argument that the future of medicine may lie in its oldest tradition.

By SOBA DAKUKU-PETERSIDE The fear isn’t irrational. Culture has been borrowed, repackaged, and sold back to us before. But that history cannot be the reason we stop telling our own stories outward. For years, I believed authenticity was the greatest strength culturally rooted businesses had. Now I’m starting to question whether authenticity, in the way we […]