By Pius Ukpong  Dr. Patrick Umoh is a man loved and adored by his people, not for grand speeches or empty promises, but for the way he truly listens. During his campaign across the Ikot Ekpene/Essien Udim/Obot Akara  Federal Constituency, he didn’t just sweep through villages with a megaphone; he stood in crowded market squares […]

By Abdulrahman Alkali Earlier today, August 29, 2025, news broke that former Senator Kabiru Marafa, who represented Zamfara Central Senatorial District from 2011 to 2019, and his loyalists have dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC), with claims that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a “use and dump” politician, rising insecurity in Zamfara State, and the […]

By Mohamed Malick Fall, United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria On a sweltering afternoon in Katsina, Fatima cradles her two-year-old son, Musa, in a crowded therapeutic feeding center. His frail body, barely clinging to life, tells a story that words cannot. Musa is one of millions of Nigerian children facing the brutal reality […]

The performance history of Tantita cannot be sustained without the strategic thinking and efforts of the personalities associated with it.

By Mohamed Fall On a sweltering afternoon in Katsina, Fatima cradles her two-year-old son, Musa, in a crowded therapeutic feeding centre. His frail body, barely clinging to life, tells a story that words cannot. Musa is one of millions of Nigerian children facing the brutal reality of severe acute malnutrition—a condition that makes a child 9–12 […]

By NICK DAZANG Penultimate week, the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, announced, with fanfare, the capture of two top leaders of the ANSARU terrorist group. The leaders, Mahmud Muhammad Usman, also known as Abu Bara’a, and Mahmud al-Nigeri, popularly referred to as Mallam Mamuda, were said to have been arrested following a major counter-terrorism operation.  The […]

By LEWIS CHUKWUMA Clearly, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu made an astute pick when he appointed Mr. Olanipekun Olukoyede as the fifth Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Given the high expectations attached to the appointment which was subsequently confirmed by the Nigerian Senate on October 18, 2023, Olukoyede knew he wasn’t headed to […]

By Toby Prince Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong stands as a paragon of Nigerian excellence and a devoted servant of the people. He embodies visionary leadership, unwavering dedication, and an inspiring beacon of hope, serving as a role model for Nigeria, Africa, and its youth. While representing one of Nigeria’s 109 Senatorial Districts, Senator Asuquo’s influence transcends […]

Nigeria is becoming a country of anything goes! A gentle invitation to chaos and drop in reputation of the citadel of learning. 

By Ochonu Ochonu  In a country where economic plans often spark more debate than results, Senator Atiku Bagudu is rewriting the narrative with a rare blend of discipline and vision. As Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, the former Kebbi governor is turning President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda into a framework that delivers […]

By Arukaino Umukoro Vision without execution is hallucination, Thomas Edison once said. During the African Refined Fuel Market Conference in July this year, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), referenced that quote in his speech made famous by the American businessman and inventor. At […]

By SUNNY IKHIOYA The vultures are gathering again. Those whose sources of income depend on the crises in warri and environs have started beating the drums, and the zombie foot soldiers are going about destroying and scattering without caring about the consequences of their actions. They are not moved by the fact that Warri, a […]

By Sharon Iwodi Engr. Gbenga Olu Komolafe’s appointment as the pioneer Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) in October 2021 was met with widespread approval, proof of his distinguished career marked by professionalism and innovation. His ascent to this pivotal role was no fluke, built on a foundation of exemplary service […]

By CHARLES EKEH The Rural Electrification Agency, REA, of Nigeria was established to address the critical energy deficit in rural and underserved communities across the country’s six geopolitical zones. With over 85 million Nigerians lacking access to electricity (World Resource Institute), the REA plays a pivotal role in bridging this gap through decentralised renewable energy, RE, […]

By Usman Baba, Shuaibu Awaisu and Sani Yusuf Kokki Distinguished Senator Mohammed Sani Musa, popularly known as Sani 313, is by all standards a courageous man. In 2019, Sen. 313 relaunched his political ambition under the platform of the All Progressives Congress. Since his inauguration as a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria representing […]