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Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation and a tapestry of myriad peoples, languages, and histories, now stands at a crucible, where the convulsions of politics, identity, and economic uncertainty threaten the core of its national soul. The crossroads at which Nigeria finds itself is not merely a matter of governance or economics, but rather a profound […]
How a Grenadian Nurse and a Biafran Brigadier Helped Raise Murtala Muhammed’s Children Across Continents—After a War This Thursday, we begin the formal funeral rites for Mrs. Joan Eze, a nurse practitioner from Grenada who became family to us in every sense that mattered. She was married to Mazi Anthony Eze of Arochukwu—our dear Uncle […]
The protest by some Ghanaians against Nigerians living in their country is a disturbing trend that, if not speedily addressed, could undermine decades of African unity and integration efforts. Coming in the wake of xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa, this protest is a dangerous precedent that must not be ignored by the Economic […]
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday held a closed-door meeting with Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin, a prominent ally of New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) leader, Engr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, at the State House in Abuja. The visit has intensified speculations about a possible defection of key northern political figures to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead […]
Sokoto State governor, Ahmed Aliyu has announced that the state government has invested ₦5.3 billion in procuring essential farming inputs for the current wet season. With a 40% subsidy, the governor said farmers will now pay ₦28,800 for a bag of NPK fertiliser and ₦29,800 for a bag of Urea. Governor Aliyu who disclosed this […]
MTN Nigeria has announced that over N290 million has been won by more than 1,500 lucky participants in its ongoing Mega Billion Promo, reinforcing the telecom’s commitment to rewarding customer loyalty on a national scale. MTN Nigeria’s chief marketing officer, Onyinye Ikenna-Emeka, who shared the update in Lagos, described the initiative as a direct response […]
In a remarkable show of solidarity, the Bayelsa State Government has donated the sum of N100 million to the Adamawa State Government to support the relief efforts for victims of the recent flooding that devastated parts of the state. The donation was announced in a letter addressed to the Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, signed […]
The Federal Government has increased Nigeria’s national scholarship grants by 50% across all academic levels. The increase is aimed at deepening access to quality education and strengthening human capital development. Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, announced this via his official Twitter handle on Wednesday. Dr Alausa described the reform as the most ambitious […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared that the coalition movement is not designed for the 2027 presidential ambition of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. National Publicity Secretary of ADC, Malam Bolaji Abdullahi, stated this as a guest on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Wednesday. Abdullahi said the narrative about the ADC being a platform […]
Benue State governor, Fr. Hyacinth Alia on Wednesday dissolved the State Executive Council. The Governor, however, appointed a two-term former Attorney General of the state and Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Moses Atagher as the new Chief of Staff. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Tersoo Kula, described Barr. Atagher as a […]