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The Nativity: Why Mary belongs to us all

The Nativity: Why Mary belongs to us all

By Valentine Obienyem As our chaplain, Fr. Chigozie Jidere, proclaimed today’s Gospel on the genealogy of Jesus, my mind went to the story of Hecataeus of Miletus. Within the colossal inner halls of the temple of Amun at Egyptian Thebes, Hecataeus boasted to the priests that he could trace his lineage back sixteen generations to […]
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Jimoh Ibrahim at the United Nations: Experience, diplomacy, and Nigeria’s voice on the global stage

Jimoh Ibrahim at the United Nations: Experience, diplomacy, and Nigeria’s voice on the global stage

By Wale Obanigba The appointment of Jimoh Ibrahim as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations marks an important moment in the country’s diplomatic engagement on the global stage. A seasoned businessman, legal scholar, and politician, Ibrahim brings a blend of intellectual depth, international exposure, and legislative experience that positions him strongly for the role. […]

Lagos Airport fire: How NAMA sustained safety of Nigeria’s airspace 

Lagos Airport fire: How NAMA sustained safety of Nigeria’s airspace 

By Okhumeode Momodu The Lagos airport community woke up Monday, 23rd February, 2026 to witness an uproar following a fire outbreak that engulfed parts of the fourth and fifth floors of Terminal One of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos, triggering an emergency response and temporary disruption of flight operations. While the inferno damaged […]

Prof. Nwuche: How Nigeria can diversify from energy 

Prof. Nwuche: How Nigeria can diversify from energy 

By Matthew Johnson Nigeria’s energy sector remains under sustained pressure. Balooning fuel prices, frequent national grid collapses, and significant financial liabilities in the power sector continue to expose structural deficits. Despite being one of Africa’s largest crude oil producers, the country still relies heavily on imported refined petroleum products, creating a strain on foreign exchange […]

Ikorodu Constituency 1: Ogunleye’s representation, complimented by grassroots impact of  Shittu

Ikorodu Constituency 1: Ogunleye’s representation, complimented by grassroots impact of  Shittu

By Emem Idio The people of Ikorodu Constituency 1 are witnessing a steady wave of development and community-focused initiatives under the leadership of Hon. Gbolahan Ogunleye, a dedicated member of the Lagos State House of Assembly representing Ikorodu Constituency 1. His constituency, which comprises Ikorodu North LCDA, Ikorodu West LCDA, and Ikorodu Central, has continued […]

Okpebholo’s three-pronged strategy for Edo Roads

Okpebholo’s three-pronged strategy for Edo Roads

By Patrick Agbonlahor Some say Governor Monday Okpebholo is the reincarnation of late Ambrose Alli. Others see him in the class of late Gen. Samuel Ogbemudia in the old Bendel State. I have also heard people saying Governor Monday Okpebholo is in a class of his own because of the ongoing massive infrastructure development in […]

The BATUK Legacy: Three women in Nanyuki tell their stories of abuse, abandonment, and injustice

The BATUK Legacy: Three women in Nanyuki tell their stories of abuse, abandonment, and injustice

By MANUAL KEITA  Three women who fell victim to British soldiers from the British Army Training Unit Kenya, BATUK, have shared their painful experiences. BATUK, based at Nyati Barracks in Nanyuki, Laikipia County, operates under a long-standing controversial defence agreement between Kenya and the United Kingdom. The women spoke on condition of anonymity to protect […]

The Dawes Island saga and the choice before Nigeria’s regulators

The Dawes Island saga and the choice before Nigeria’s regulators

By Hector Igbikiowubo In the space of two weeks, the Dawes Island marginal field has transformed from a symbol of regulatory dispute into a test case for Nigeria’s upstream investment climate. A landmark Federal High Court judgment has nullified the 2020 revocation of Eurafric Energy Limited’s licence, reinstating the company as the legitimate operator of the asset. Hot […]