The graduation of the first batch of 950 Forest Guards under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is a welcome development in Nigeria’s prolonged struggle against terrorism, banditry and kidnapping. This was a promise the president made as insecurity continued to confront Nigerians despite the best efforts of the Armed Forces. But graduation ceremonies, uniforms and […]

By JOHN ONWE This essay is inspired by a cartoon by a journalist called “Sergo”, published in the Catholic Diocese of Abakaliki’s newspaper, called Advocate, on page 4. The cartoon has an image named “Obi” standing in the centre of a group of four men who were labelled variously as “Presidency”, “EFCC”, the “Police” and […]

Peter Obi is an enigma. A philosophy graduate, yet he is not a philosopher. A politician, yet he lacks the political skills to navigate the collegial world of politics. A presidential candidate, yet he hates the constraints of party politics, behaving as if he’s an independent candidate in a country that doesn’t permit independent candidacy. […]

Principal makes case for technology-driven education By Daniel Abia, P/Harcourt PORT HARCOURT — Okrika Grammar School (OGS) has been named the Most Innovative School in Rivers State at the Port Harcourt Magazine Awards 2026, held on September 13. The recognition comes as the 86-year-old institution steps up efforts to integrate technology into teaching and learning, […]

By Godwin Oritse The Lagos State Truck and Cargo Operators Committee (LASTCOC) has urged truck owners, drivers, terminal operators and other stakeholders in the maritime transport sector to fully cooperate with the Lagos State Government in its renewed efforts to restore sanity, compliance and safety along major port corridors in the State. Speaking at a […]