Written by Rate this post By John Maiyaki This piece examines how Governor Monday Okpebholo’s construction drive is reshaping Edo State’s economy and infrastructure. Positive news about Edo State has been further validated by several videos that emerged on the internet by Edo citizens who travelled home during the Yuletide and most especially repeated inspection of the state … Continue reading “How Okpebholo is boosting economy in Edo”
Rate this post By Adebayo Adeoye Within the quiet but consequential halls of Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar has carved a reputation for calm authority in an era defined by global uncertainty. Since his appointment in August 2023 by President Bola Tinubu, he has steered Nigeria’s diplomacy with measured confidence, balancing international … Continue reading “Yusuf Tuggar: A diplomat’s journey from Bauchi roots to global stage”
Rate this post There is an adage which says once bitten twice shy. That was what Morocco thought to itself after they lost the 2010 World Cup hosting right to South Africa. Former FIFA president, Sepp Blatter wanted to compensate Africa for the support the continent gave him all the years his mandate as head … Continue reading “Deliberate and bold decisions, by Patrick Omorodion”
Rate this post A while ago, I watched a video online, in which a woman was calling out another woman for not being a ‘proper widow’. This young widow is an Event Planner who is now the sole bread winner of her family. She wiped her tears and summoned the energy to leave her home and … Continue reading “‘Women are their own worst enemy’: Ten ways to prove this saying wrong, by Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi”
The Kremlin on Friday said President Vladimir Putin had agreed to stop striking Kyiv for a week — ending Sunday — following a request by his US counterpart Donald Trump. Trump had said he asked Putin to halt strikes on the Ukrainian capital and the surrounding area due to extreme cold weather. Moscow, meanwhile, said … Continue reading “Russia confirms agreement to halt strikes on Ukrainian capital until Sunday”
By Samuel Oyadongha & Emem Idio, Yenagoa Businesses and other economic activities came to a halt on Friday in Yenagoa, the state capital, and other parts of the state, as residents paid their last respects to the late deputy governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, described by many as a man of the people. The state governor … Continue reading “Bayelsa shut down as residents pay last respect to late deputy gov”
By Henry Obetta Convener of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Ideological Group (BAT-IG), Mr Bamidele Atoyebi, has described President Bola Tinubu as the political and ideological successor of the late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, arguing that Awolowo’s democratic socialist principles continue to shape Nigeria’s governance through Tinubu’s leadership. Atoyebi, who is also the National Coordinator of … Continue reading “Awolowo’s political spirit alive in Tinubu’s governance – BAT Convener”
By Henry Umoru The Senate has fixed Tuesday, March 17, 2026, for final consideration and passage of the N48.472 Trillion 2026 budget. Disclosing this on Friday at the end of a special session with Chairmen of Senate Standing Committees, Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senator Olamilekan Adeola, APC, Ogun West, fixed February 2nd to 13th … Continue reading “Senate sets March 17 for passage of N58.472trillion 2026 budget”
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) says it is awaiting a positive ruling from FIFA over its case against the Democratic Republic of Congo. The federation is contesting the use of ineligible players by the Congolese team during the 2026 World Cup play-off final last November. The Leopards defeated the Super Eagles on penalties, but weeks … Continue reading “2026 World Cup: We’re waiting for FIFA — NFF on case against DR Congo”
By Innocent Anaba The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal challenging the jurisdictional decision of the Court of Appeal, Calabar, thereby striking out a N1.4 billion compensation suit against Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited over alleged acquisition of community land in Akwa Ibom State. In a unanimous judgment delivered on Thursday, the apex court held that … Continue reading “S’Court ends 29-Year battle, nullifies N1.4bn award against Mobil over land acquisition “