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Former Nigerian president, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has warned Nigerian leaders to prioritize the welfare of citizens and adopt people-centered leadership in 2026, saying that unity, shared responsibility and integrity are crucial to safeguarding the country’s future amid economic hardship and persistent insecurity. He gave the warning in his New Year message to Nigerians at home […]
Continue ReadingOgun State Police Command on Thursday confirmed the arrest of the driver of the ill-fated Lexus SUV conveying the World boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, and two of his close friends before it crashed on Monday around Danco, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Oluseyi Babaseyi, spokesperson for the state police command, disclosed this in a statement made […]
Continue ReadingLately, Facebook memories brought to my attention a November 1, 2015, post by Femi Adesina, media aide to late Muhammadu Buhari, in which he took issue with then the Peoples Democratic Party’s spokesman, Olisa Metuh, who had accused the President of “demarketing Nigeria”. Adesina had insisted, “President Buhari will not, in the guise of marketing […]
Continue ReadingThe epidemic of crisis afflicting major political parties in Nigeria in the current political dispensation appears to have infected the African Democratic Congress (ADC) too, as a faction of the party, led by its National Chairman, Nafiu Gombe, on Thursday distanced itself from the reported defection and registration of former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter […]
Continue ReadingThe Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released the full fixtures for the Round of 16 at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 following the conclusion of the group stage. According to the fixtures published on CAF’s website on Wednesday, the knockout phase will start from Saturday, January 3, to Tuesday, January 6, […]
Continue ReadingIn his New Year speech to Nigerians on Thursday, President Bola Tinubu said his administration’s fiscal, monetary and structural reforms implemented in 2025 had stabilised key economic indicators despite global headwinds, while pledging to deepen tax reforms, expand infrastructure investment, strengthen security operations and accelerate inclusive growth initiatives aimed at improving living standards across the […]
Continue ReadingOur Father, the God of all generations and faiths, we thank You for Your goodness on every being as we step into the year 2026. We thank You for Your mercies, kindness and love. We ask that You Bless us, bless our readers and people of the world with the desire to taste and see how good You […]
Continue ReadingIbrahim Mohammed, a suspected Boko Haram suicide bomber, captured by troops of Operation HADIM KAI in collaboration with hunters in Yobe State has revealed chilling details of how he was recruited, paid and deployed to carry out deadly attacks on worshippers in Maiduguri, admitting that he received up to N100,000 for suicide bombing missions. The […]
Continue ReadingAs the year ends, the biggest domestic controversy in Nigeria is the realization that when the new year begins, effective January 1, Nigerians will be faced with a new tax regime which will broaden the tax net, ensure better collection, equity and accountability and a more efficient sys-tem which means more revenue for the government. […]
Continue ReadingThe Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has formally joined the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress (ADC). The former governor of Anambra announced his defection in Enugu on Wednesday, December 31. Mr. Obi said his defection ahead of the 2027 election is aimed at rescuing and transforming Nigeria. […]
Continue ReadingPresident Bola Tinubu has departed Lagos for Europe to continue his end-of-year break, but prior to an annual summit at Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The development was confirmed on Sunday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who said President Tinubu left Lagos on December 28 and would […]
Continue ReadingThere is a Yoruba proverb for our insecurity and the external help we got last Thursday: Let the man see the snake; let the woman kill it. What matters is that the snake dies (Kí ọkùnrin rí ejò, kí obìnrin pa á; ohun tí ó ṣe pàtàkì ni pé kí ejò kú). The proverb is […]
Continue ReadingBritish-Nigerian heavyweight boxer, Anthony Joshua has been involved in a ghastly road accident in Ogun State, Nigeria. Ogun State Government has confirmed that two of the victims who died in the road accident involving world heavyweight boxing champion were foreign nationals. Earlier reports say that the incident occurred shortly after 11 am on Monday. According […]
Continue ReadingUnited States has resumed intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations over Nigeria’s north-east region, targeting militants in the Sambisa forest, following Thursday night’s air strikes on ISIS fighters in Sokoto State. Brant Philip, a Sahel-focused terrorism tracker, disclosed the development on Saturday, sharing flight-tracking data showing a US aircraft flying over Borno State. According to the […]
Continue Reading“In a broken society where anyone able to be within the circle of power brokers loot the treasury and take the funds out without investing in the country, Dangote is a welcome relief. Many Nigerians have had the opportunity and advantage to be pioneer investors in many sectors of our economic activities, particularly crude oil […]
Continue ReadingGranddaughter of the first indigenous Chief Justice of Nigeria, Sir Adetokunbo Ademola, and a star Nigerian actress and producer, Allwell Ademola, has died on Saturday, according to entertainment sources. Allwell, 43, is said to have suffered a heart attack at her residence before she was rushed to hospital, according to reports circulating within the film […]
Continue ReadingSecretary to the Government of the Nigerian Federation, Mr. George Akume, has officially wedded Queen Zaynab Ngohemba (formerly Zaynab Otiti Obanor), the ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi. The announcement and photos of the event were made public on Friday by a facebook user and member of the Dajoh family, Abraham […]
Continue ReadingThe United States carried out a strike against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria at the request of Nigeria’s government, President Donald Trump and the U.S. military said on Thursday, claiming the group had been targeting Christians in the region. “Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and […]
Continue ReadingMy Fellow Nigerians, As we mark this year’s Christmas, may the love of Christ and his message of grace, hope, peace, and goodwill to humanity abide with us all. Beyond the celebration and festivities of this season, Christmas reminds us to reflect on the significance of Jesus Christ’s birth and his message of salvation as […]
Continue ReadingJesus meek and gentle, son of God most high, pitying, loving saviour, as we celebrate your birth, may we begin to see the world in the light of the understanding you give us. As you chose the lowly, the outcasts, and the poor to receive the greatest news the world had ever known, so may we worship you in […]
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