Written by By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE Deputy Governor of Edo State, Rt. Hon Dennis Idahosa has alleged that some persons were trying to cause a rift between him and the governor, Sen. Monday Okpebholo but vowed that such plots would fail. In a statement personally signed by Idahosa, the deputy governor said he remained … Continue reading “Edo Deputy Governor caution against causing rift between him and the governor”
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Popular Fuji musician, Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM1, has again written to Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, alleging his exclusion from the ongoing process to select the next Awujale of Ijebuland and calling for the nullification of the nomination exercise to avert protracted litigation. In the latest … Continue reading “Again, KWAM1 writes Abiodun, calls for nullification of Awujale nomination meeting”
No one plans to become a baby mama. No one dreams of introducing the love of their life as a baby daddy. It never starts this way. No one meets someone they love and says, “One day, you will be my baby daddy.” No woman carries a pregnancy dreaming of the title baby mama as if it … Continue reading “Baby Mama, Baby Daddy and the child who learned Love through tension, by Stephanie Shaakaa “
By Peter Egwuatu The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced new minimum capital requirements for operators in Nigeria’s capital market, raising thresholds for stockbrokers, dealers, fund managers, issuing houses, and digital asset companies. In a circular released on Friday, the Commission unveiled a revised capital framework to replace the 2015 structure, giving operators until … Continue reading “SEC raises capital base for market operators, gives 18 months to comply”
As part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR’s efforts to strengthen fair and effective tax administration in Nigeria, the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee (PFPTRC) and the Office of the Tax Ombud are partnering to enhancing taxpayers’ trust and compliance through transparent mediation and accountability. According to a statement from the Office of … Continue reading “Presidential tax committee, tax ombud partner to protect taxpayers’ rights”
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has mourned the death of Imam Abubakar Abdullahi, describing the late cleric as a rare example of humanity and moral courage whose actions saved lives and offered Nigeria a powerful lesson in leadership rooted in compassion. In a statement on Friday, the 2023 Labour … Continue reading “Imam Abubakar did what leaders failed to do —Obi”
By Steve Oko Archbishop of Umuahia Methodist Archdiocese, Archbishop Chibuzor Opoko, has urged Gov. Alex Otti not to be distracted by the antics of his predecessors threatening to scuttle his second term bid. The cleric in a strong-worded letter to the Governor, urged him to rather remain focused on delivering good governance to the people, … Continue reading “Don’t be distracted by the antics of Abia former govs, Archbishop Opoko writes Otti”
Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodriguez said Thursday her government does not fear diplomatic confrontation with the United States, which ousted her predecessor Nicolas Maduro in a January 3 military strike. “We know they are very powerful. We know they are a lethal nuclear power… We are not afraid to confront them diplomatically, through political dialogue,” … Continue reading “‘We are not afraid’ of diplomatic clash with US — Venezuela leader”
By Sola Fanawopo Nigeria’s exit from the Africa Cup of Nations at the hands of hosts Morocco will be lazily reduced to the lottery of penalties by some analysts. That framing would be comforting; it is also false. This semi-final was not a shootout story. It was a culture story. Culture eats everything else, it … Continue reading “My AFCON 2025 Observatory: Nigeria didn’t lose to Morocco, we lost to football culture”
By Elizabeth Osayande As the demolition of buildings within 100 meters of the power line continues in the Makoko waterfront community, residents have taken to the streets pleading for food, clothing, and assistance for survival. Reports have emerged alleging that the ongoing demolition has resulted in the deaths of two children and a woman. In … Continue reading “Hunger, deaths in wake of demolitions at Makoko, Sogunro”