By EMMANUEL ONWUBIKO Professor Mahmood Yakubu leaves the Independent National Electoral Commission after ten years at its helm; a decade that will be debated, dissected and, I suspect, ultimately judged kindly by history. President Bola Tinubu has formally accepted Professor Yakubu’s departure and, in recognition of his service, conferred on him the national honour of Commander […]

By Ezenwa Nwagwu After ten eventful years at the helm of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu on Tuesday bowed out. His tenure, however, will be a subject of discussion for years to come. Some have asked: what legacy will Mahmood be remembered for? The answer, of course, depends on where one […]

By Elton Onwu When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu unveiled Renewed Hope as the theme of his 2023 campaign, it struck many Nigerians as a familiar tune — another political slogan designed to excite an already weary electorate. We’ve heard it all before: Change, Next Level, Moving Forward. So when Renewed Hope appeared on posters and […]

In the new era, the Communist Party of China and the Chinese government it leads have elevated their commitment to women’s advancement

This incident highlights a persistent problem faced by black travellers across European airports

By Moses Dan When Gbenga Komolafe, chief executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), assumed the role of interim chairman of the newly launched African Petroleum Regulators Forum (AFRIPERF), many across the continent’s oil and gas sector hailed it as a watershed moment. His elevation was not just a personal milestone but a […]

By EBUKA UKOH Honoured in Word and Deed“Nigeria’s teachers carry the future on their shoulders, but the nation is crushing their spirit. It is time to replace empty words with fair pay, and speeches with real investment.” Every October 5, the world pauses  to honour teachers—the unsung architects of our tomorrow. This day is deeply […]

By Gyang Bere At the heart of Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang’s administration lies an unwavering commitment to the security of lives and property in Plateau State. Since his inauguration in May 2023, the Governor has consistently emphasized that peace and security are not just constitutional obligations but also the foundation upon which social and economic […]

By Abu Daley There are films that entertain. And there are films that instruct. But every once in a while, a film emerges that embodies both : arresting the heart with drama while compelling the mind with vision. This highly anticipated feature produced by Nollywood iconic actor and producer Monalisa Chinda and directed by the […]

Going by recent happenings in Africa’s healthcare sector, most hospitals only think about public relations (PR) when public trust is already damaged

AACS speaks objectively to the data, pushes where it leads and bells the cat . AACS was ahead of the curve, our blueprint on the reforms was right

By YUSHAU SHUAIB    I have often emphasised the thin, but important line between journalism and public relations. A journalist thrives on controversy; every confrontation is newsworthy. Public relations, however, demands restraint, maturity, and controlled messaging. It is about protecting integrity, building credibility, and cultivating long-term trust. Unfortunately, in Nigeria’s current political landscape, publicity and PR […]

By NICK DAZANG  By its admission, its report did not cover the epicenters of the Boko Haram insurgency, namely the BAY States of Borno, Adamawa and Yobe. Neither did it succinctly capture the banditry in Plateau State in which, by April 2025, sixty four communities had been displaced. Nor did it give us a clue on […]

By OKE UMURHOHWO  From the oil-scarred heart of the Niger Delta, where spills, sabotage and broken promises have long defined our reality, I’ve watched Nigeria’s oil story unfold with both skepticism and hope.   For years, I saw Aliko Dangote as just another billionaire building empires in cement and sugar, while the rest of us queued endlessly […]

By Ikechukwu Ikoh A visionary leader seeks to take bold and practical initiatives beyond delegation of powers to his Ministers and appointees in government. He is expected to engage the citizenry in the actualization of his development objectives without recourse to factors of retrogression such as unwholesome sentiments .  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu , as […]