By Linus Obogo In a howling attestation to excellence, integrity, and boundless service, the Chief of Staff to the Governor of Cross River State, Mr. Emmanuel Ironbar, has been decorated with the prestigious Honorary Doctorate in Public Policy and Administration (D.P.A Honoris Causa) by the globally revered Crown University, Delaware, USA.The conferment is no ordinary […]

By NICK DAZANG On Monday, July 21, 2025, the Statistician-General of the Federation, Prince Adeyemi Adeniran, offered us a partial glimpse into the Nigerian economy. According to Prince Adeniran, our economy, following the rebase of our Gross Domestic Product, GDP,  grew by 3.13 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 from 2.27 per cent as […]

By Fred Itua There’s a quiet revolution unfolding in the heart of Benin City; not on the marble floors of government offices, but on the gritty, weather-worn walkways of Oba Market. It’s not written in flowery speeches or painted on PR billboards, but told in the sun-darkened eyes and calloused hands of the traders who […]

By Aliyu Gaya One exceptionally commendable fact about the Bola Tinubu presidency is that it is not lacking in ambition and audacity. Courage defines the leader and Tinubu has it in good measure. Think about this: Tinubu wants to grow Nigeria networth to a $1 trillion economy by 2030. While this shows ambition, it is […]

By Adolphus Udeh In the bustling political landscape of Enugu State, a new chapter is unfolding as the 2027 general elections loom on the horizon. At the heart of this narrative is Denge.Dr. Josef Onoh, a political heavyweight and former campaign spokesman for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the South East, who has issued a […]

By YUSHAU SHUAIB At the recent public presentation of the book “According to the President” by Mallam Garba Shehu, former presidential spokesperson, precisely on July 9, 2025, a moment of unexpected eloquence and emotion stole the spotlight. Amidst a sea of statesmen and dignitaries — including former Head of State General Yakubu Gowon, former Vice Presidents […]

By BILKISU SHEKARAU  Insecurity in Nigeria has become a grim part of our daily lives. We wake up to distressing reports and are often met with a sense of indifference and resignation. The threats have persisted for far too long, and sadly, there is no clear sign of them abating. Our nation teeters on the edge […]

By BANJI OJEWALE Ghana, Black Africa’s oldest independent nation, is preparing for two landmark events in 2026 and 2027. In 2026, the Black Star land will be looking decades back, recalling 60 years after the tragic overthrow of the legendary Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, its founding president. Then, in 2027 Ghanaians and the international community will […]

By Arabinrin Aderonke Why does Nigeria, a country blessed with oil, gas, minerals, and millions of hardworking people, still struggle to meet its financial responsibilities? Why are public schools often in poor condition, hospitals lacking supplies, and some infrastructure projects delayed for years? Why does the government continue to borrow even when taxes are being […]

By Victory Adugbo A quiet monetary revolution is unfolding across the globe, and Africa is not left behind. With more than $15 billion worth of stablecoins now moving daily across public blockchains, the rise of “digital dollars” is forcing central banks to reckon with a fast-evolving shift in how people hold, move, and interact with […]