By CRISTIAN MUNDUATE NIGERIA is home to nearly 110 million children and adolescents aged 0–17 years, representing about half of the nation’s population. The 2024 Situational Analysis of Children and Adolescents in Nigeria, a joint publication by the Federal Government and UNICEF, should bring our collective commitment to change a stark reality:  67.5 percent of Nigerian […]

In these photographs from the Calabar Carnival in Nigeria, taken between December 28 and 30, 2024, Mavic Chijioke Okeugo continues his mission

By OBIOTIKA TOOCHUKWU  Golden age denotes a period of primordial peace, harmony, stability and prosperity. As the year 2024 comes to an end, it should be reviewed and rehearsed, especially with the various trends, woes that coiled the year. 2024 is not the year people had peace and harmony. It’s not the year of abundance but […]

By NICK DAZANG Their timing – at the eve of Christmas – was most inauspicious and most painful. They went against the very grain and spirit of Christmas, to wit: hope, goodwill and peace. If this writer’s surmise is right, they went against the uplifting motivations of the organisers, who wanted, by their kind gestures of […]

By Ossai Success As the year 2024 comes to a close today, I present to you the Governor of the Year 2024: His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, the Governor of Delta State. Governor Oborevwori’s impressive achievements have earned him the prestigious Governor of the Year 2024 award. His administration’s remarkable progress within a short […]

The point has been made by the President during his maiden Presidential Media Chat that his policies are cast in stones.

Africa has long been celebrated for its captivating voices—rich, emotive, and authentic. Yet, until recently, the continent’s voice-over (VO) industry

By AMINU JAHUN  States project and defend their national interests, axiomatic of the diplomatic dictum that they have no permanent enemies or friends.  Enemy states such as Athens and Sparta, Rome and Carthage were forced into cooperative military endeavours to fight the Persians and the Gauls.  And during the Second World War, the Soviet Union […]

By ADAMU RABIU On the eve of his departure from office in May 2023, former President Muhammadu Buhari assented to the “Bill for the Creation of the National Assembly Service Pension Board and for Related Matters” which was tabled before the National Assembly, NASS, for the selfish aggrandizement of the NASS. Meanwhile the sole purpose of this  […]

By EZINWANNE ONWUKA  When I first heard Nasboi’s song ‘Hunger Games’, I was greatly amused. The lyrics, delivered with a catchy rhythm, seemed to capture the plight of the average Nigerian in a lighthearted way. But today, the humour which I found in that song has vanished, replaced by the grim reality of poverty and […]

By Prof. Mondy Gold The Ijaw Diaspora grieves the profound loss of one of its most illustrious sons, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Moses Ambakina Jitoboh, whose life epitomized integrity, excellence, and an unwavering dedication to justice. Born on June 1, 1970, and enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force on June 10, 1994, as a cadet […]

By Bolanle Oduyemi In August 2024, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Mr. Michael Hadi Ango as the Acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS). This pivotal appointment has proven to be a game-changer, ushering in innovative reforms that have significantly enhanced revenue assurance strategies in the nation’s capital. Mr. Ango’s […]

By Ibrahim Hamza Dr. Zacch Adelabu Adedeji, the transformative Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), stands as a trailblazer in Nigeria’s tax administration and economic reform. Since his appointment in 2023, his visionary leadership has redefined the country’s fiscal landscape through bold initiatives that have not only exceeded revenue expectations but also […]

By Adeola Badru I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise  shall continually be in my mouth.” – Psalm 34:1 In a world often overshadowed by challenges and uncertainties, the essence of thanksgiving stands as a beacon of hope. This profound truth was vividly illustrated on December 23, 2024, at the Arcade Ground, […]

By  Zainab Sulaiman The recent stampede in Nigeria, which resulted in the loss of numerous lives, has once again brought to the forefront the issue of selective justice in the country. While the authorities have arrested some individuals in connection with the tragedy, it is disturbing to note that others, particularly those with influence and […]