Rising State Budgets: Big numbers, bigger questions concerning citizens’ priorities
By Joseph Akujuobi Sir: As Nigeria’s 2026 budget cycle progresses, 34 out of the 36 states have now their proposed budgets passed by their respective State Houses of Assembly. A…
Two-bedroom bungalow, car gifts dole out by FG, Abiodun to Nigeria’s Best Teacher
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has rewarded Mr. Solanke Francis Taiwo, a primary school teacher at Ansa-Ur-Deen Main School I, Kemta Lawa, Abeokuta, with a two-bedroom bungalow. The governor also…
Pastor advises Nigerians to enroll into God’s limitless insurance
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has called on Nigerians to take God’s word as a “Divine insurance policy” that guarantees comprehensive…
Why diplomacy remains key in United States, Iran face-off
By Abiodun Ramon Oseni On May 8, 2018, President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. would withdraw from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), commonly known as the “Iran…
Russia–Ukraine War: Blood for borders, death for dignity lost!
By Uche J. Udenka The war between Russia and Ukraine will be remembered not only for its violence, but for its tragic emptiness of purpose. Years of relentless fighting, cities…
Court Shifts Malami, Son’s Trial To February 27, El-Rufai Arraignment February 25
The Department of State Services (DSS) is set to arraign former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on February 25 for alleged cybercrime and breach of national security. This was even…
Andrew’s arrest and other Epstein casualties: Lessons for Nigeria
By Martins Oloja Until the last syllable of our recorded time, we, as commentators in the media will continue set agenda, identify systemic rot and contextually report what somebody somewhere…
Pastor to die by hanging for killing A’Ibom civil Engr cum landlord
The Resident Pastor of Living Faith Church Chapel, Ifa Ikot Ubo–Ifa Ikot Okpon Branch, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Emmanuel Umoh, has been sentenced to death by hanging. Umoh was sentenced…
Man, 35, remanded for defiling daughter
An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Friday remanded a 35-year-old man, Garuba Emmanuel, at a Kirikiri Correctional Centre for allegedly defiling his six-year-old daughter. The defendant, a caterer, who resides…
Man, 26, faces trial in US over sextortion, death of American
A 26-year-old Nigerian, Afeez Adewale, has been extradited to the United States to face charges related to the sexual extortion and death of a young man in the Eastern District…