Every normal child wants the assurances of peace and camaraderie in his immediate environment and community. They don’t know that peace comes at a price

By MUKHTAR YA’U MADOBI  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to comprehensive ranching and livestock reforms at the National Economic Council, NEC, conference in Abuja. His message was clear: reforming Nigeria’s livestock sector is not optional, it is imperative for economic revitalisation and national security. The President emphasised that dairy farming, livestock investment, […]

By Ogaba Joseph Attah Nigeria stands at a defining moment in its digital transformation journey. The Federal Government’s proposed 90,000-kilometre fibre expansion — recently reported following remarks by the Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy — represents one of the most ambitious digital infrastructure commitments in the nation’s history. This is not merely […]

By Ovasa Ogaga As the 2027 political horizon begins to take shape, the Urhobo Nation finds itself at a pivotal crossroads. In an era where political expediency often trumps ethnic interest, the need for a representative who transcends mere titles has never been more urgent. For the people of Delta Central, the quest for a […]

By JUDE OBIOHA In a country where activism often clashes with national cohesion and where loud voices frequently overshadow steady hands, Matthew Tonlagha represents a rare Nigerian archetype. This bridge builder fights fiercely for his people while working tirelessly for the peace, stability and economic future of Nigeria. His journey from the creeks of the Niger […]

By YUSHAU SHUAIB I write this with deep concern—not anger, but concern—over what increasingly appears to be a troubling pattern in the posture of the United States under President Donald Trump towards Nigeria, particularly its Muslim communities and Northern leadership. Since Trump’s return to office, a narrative has steadily gathered momentum in Washington: that Nigeria […]

Following outrage at its rejection of electronic transmission of results from polling units to the INEC Results Viewing Portal, IReV, real time, on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, the Senate convened an emergency session on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

Despite heightened trade tensions and policy volatility, global trade and growth demonstrated notable resilience in 2025

By Uche Obiozor The most remarkable significance of the recent post humous award of honour given to the late Professor George Obiozor by the government and people of Imo state is that it once more underscores the fact that his life was an epitome of a beautiful blend of scholarship and community service. Professor Obiozor […]

Public conversations about wiretapping often drift into technical arguments about phones, encryption, and brands.

The gossip, whistling, half-truths, and boasting all end today. The Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) will give a final verdict on Nigeria’s petitio

By Segun Adediran The architecture of death row is not built of stone and steel, but of stagnant time. To be on death row is to live in the “After”—dead, yet living. You are a ghost inhabiting a body that the state has already marked as a tragic clerical error. It is the only place […]

By John Mayaki  Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has been named New Telegraph Governor of the Year 2025 in Education, in recognition of his sweeping reforms, landmark investments, and articulated vision that has repositioned the state’s education sector within a remarkably short period. The award, which was announced on Monday by New Telegraph Newspaper, […]

By Adegboyega Adefarati Enduring Legacy refers to the lasting impact or influence that actions, policies, or decisions from the past have on future generations or systems. It denotes the persistent consequences that extend over long periods of time. The foundational and fundamental foresight for a formidable future determine the lasting impact of how enduring legacies […]

By Samson Itodo  The current controversy unfolding ahead of the 2027 general election was entirely avoidable if only Nigeria’s political elite prioritized public interest and collective good above narrow, self-serving agendas. There was no justification for delaying amendments to the Electoral Act, given that both Senate and House committees commenced the reform process in 2023. […]