By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — An Igbomina leader and President of Egbe Omo Igbomina, Sir Bisi Fakayode, has said Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim’s legacy should be judged not by the political offices he has sought or held, but by the lives he has transformed, the opportunities he has created and the hope he has inspired, as […]

…as 20,160 S’South smallholder farmers receive 80,640 bags ….128,930 smallholder farmers to benefit nationwide By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – WITH renewed efforts to boost food production in 2026, the National Agricultural Development Fund, NADF, has flagged off subsidized fertilizer distribution under its Farm Input Support Programme, FISP, as 20,160 smallholder farmers in South-South geopolitical zone […]

The debate on who is football’s greatest player ever resurfaced again at the ongoing 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States after Lionel Messi struck a hat-trick in Argentina’s 3-0 defeat of Algeria in their opening match. His brace in the 2-0 defeat of Austria reinforced the belief by his fans that […]

By Suleyman Ndanusa Nigeria’s development discourse has traditionally been framed around familiar objectives of economic growth, poverty reduction, employment generation, industrialization, infrastructure development, and, more recently, financial inclusion. These are important aspirations. Yet beneath them lies a more fundamental question that is seldom asked but may ultimately determine the success or failure of all the […]

A Patriot, Democrat and Bridge Builder By Hassan Mahmood IbrahimToday, we celebrate the 57th birthday of His Excellency, Dr. Gbenga Joel Hashim, an exceptional Nigerian whose life has been defined by courage, enterprise, patriotism and an unwavering commitment to national unity. Born into a humble royal family, Dr. Hashim’s remarkable journey is a testament to […]

By Sebastine Obasi Transit Gas Nigeria Limited (Transit Gas), one of the subsidiary companies of Axxela, has donated a block of six fully furnished classrooms to St John’s Anglican Nursery and Primary School, Ilado, Ogun State. The donation, which includes six well-equipped classrooms, a head teacher’s office, and a collection of more than one hundred […]

There is an old Nigerian proverb that says the loudest voice in a crowded market is not always the wisest. As the 2027 general election draws steadily closer and Nigeria’s political marketplace grows noisier by the day—filled with the sounds of party implosions, courtroom dramas, factional warfare, and endless accusations—one party has chosen, rather conspicuously, […]

Baobab Microfinance Bank has successfully concluded the first phase of its Menstrual Hygiene Awareness Project in Ilorin, Kwara State, reaffirming its commitment to improving the well-being of communities through impactful social interventions. As part of the initiative, the bank distributed 500 reusable sanitary pads to schoolgirls at a carefully selected beneficiary school in Ilorin. The […]

By Shina Abubakar OSOGBO — The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Osun State chapter, has presented 60 operational vehicles to security agencies in the state to strengthen crime-fighting efforts and improve emergency response. The donation, made on Saturday, is the second batch of vehicles provided this year by the association. Earlier in the […]

By Tunde Rahman Twenty-seven years into unbroken democracy, Nigeria’s federal structure remains our best tool for managing diversity and delivering development. But federalism is neither a contest between Abuja and the sub-nationals, nor is it a zero-sum competition for relevance. It is a covenant, an agreement to work together – keep some powers and grant some […]