By Adamu Hassan For many years, Nigeria’s food security hung in the balance. It was a challenge that had puzzled policymakers for generations, but one man was determined to make a difference. His name: Rt. Hon. Bello Kaoje, a seasoned politician with a passion for agricultural development. As the chairman of the House Committee on Agricultural […]

By Rita Okoye Nigeria’s real estate market is facing a growing crisis. With rising inflation, a struggling economy, and increasing urban migration, both investors and tenants are feeling the strain. Property owners are struggling to keep up with maintenance costs, while tenants grapple with skyrocketing rent prices. Meanwhile, many would-be investors remain locked out of […]

By Oche Oche Food security is the backbone of any thriving nation. A country that cannot feed its people, cannot progress. Nigeria’s agricultural sector has struggled for decades due to low production, lack of access to funds, and antiquated farming methods. These challenges are, however, progressively disappearing under the innovative leadership of Mr Alwan Ali […]

Today, January 28, 2025, marks the 59th birthday of His Excellency, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, one of Nigeria’s brightest minds.

By Oba Mekunu Owolabi Salis That fateful evening of October 19,1986,when the charismatic Chief Executive and Editor-in-Chief of Newswatch,Oladele Summonu Giwa, was brutally assassinated via a parcel bomb, the entire world was awakened to one of the most savage killings in history. Watching his once-imposing physical frame mangled to a huge mass of flesh,the tragic […]

By George Etakibuebu Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, is not a man given to plenty of talks. His round-the-clock preoccupation is to see that Deltans are happy in all ramifications. That they are satisfied with what he is doing; what they voted him to do as their governor. So, when last week he went […]

By Charles Obichukwu It was as if the whispers of his ancestors had awakened something deep within him. From the rustic hills of Bende to the hallowed halls of Nigeria’s National Assembly, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu’s journey has been one of purpose and conviction. With each step, he carried the weight of his people’s […]

By Joseph Aduku  Festus Keyamo has unequivocally proved his doubters wrong, demonstrating exceptional leadership and strategic thinking as the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development. Despite initial concerns about his suitability for the role due to his background as a lawyer, he has shown that his detail-oriented and tactful approach has been a valuable asset […]

It is about 5am in the morning at the IDP Camp, six-year-old Aisha wakes up in a crowded tent made from tarpaulin with patches of torn leather sacks and rough, unstraightened wooden sticks. She shares the tent with her parents and 6 siblings. There is no mattress, just a thin piece of mat spread across the […]

By Paul James As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 elections, several key reforms have been recommended to improve the electoral process and address issues that have historically affected the country’s democracy. It is crucial to focus on the efforts of various stakeholders and the National Assembly to facilitate further amendments to the Electoral Act 2022. […]