“Hope is not a passive wish, but an active commitment to renewal and change.” By Kennedy Kanma Let me begin by extending my heartfelt greetings and good wishes to the people of Delta North Senatorial District, and Nigerians everywhere, as we celebrate the joy of Christmas. As Christians, at this time every year, we are […]

As the dust settles from last weekend’s failed coup in Benin Republic and the Nigerian Senate’s recent approval of troop deployment to assist the Beninese government

By ENEWARIDIDEKE  EKANPOU Trouble   is a word conceptually blessed with differing views. For Timiebi Maika the trouble with Nigeria is spiritual and cultural decay; for Rev. Mother Margaret Ekotoro the trouble with Nigeria is the dearth of religious ecumenism; for Chinua Achebe the trouble with Nigeria is the lack of effective leadership. For Jude Gbaboyor and their […]

By John ogbemi Few institutions in Enugu State evoke as much nostalgia, pride, and quiet reverence as National Grammar School Nike, Enugu. Founded in 1958 by the visionary educationist Dr. R. C. Udokwu, the school once stood tall as a citadel of learning, discipline, and sporting excellence—an institution that shaped minds, molded character, and produced […]

•Consequences and What Nigerians Need to Know By OLUFEMI SONEYE By any measure, the latest expansion of U.S. travel restrictions marks a significant turning point in America’s engagement with Africa, and Nigeria sits uncomfortably at its centre. On December 16, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a presidential proclamation tightening entry restrictions on nationals from countries deemed […]