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(Middle) Outgoing Consul General of Nigeria in New York, Amb. Lot Egopija; wife, Mrs. Florence Egopija with some members of the Organisation for the Advancement of Nigeria (OAN) and members of partner organisations at a farewell event organised by OAN in New York. Credit: Chioma Ozuzu   By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, …

Monday, 01 April, 2024 From Lagos, one Ayinde Salihu wrote to the Sardauna of Sokoto and Premier of the Northern Region, Alhaji Ahmadu Bello, on 19 January, 1964, describing the premier as the “Prophet of Nigeria.” The man wanted the Sardauna to take him to Mecca for Hajj. Buliyaminu Oladiti …

Nigeria, like many other African nations, stands at a crossroads to her food future. The stark choice is between adopting agricultural biotechnology in line with the industrial agriculture model or agreocology (regenerative agriculture). The former, in the guise of enhancing agricultural productivity, and fostering economic development, locks in monocultures, loss …

Two weeks ago, in my article entitled “Tinubu, beware the gathering dark clouds (2)”, I touched on our unity and rhetorically ended by asking if going our various ways would be better for all. I said, “To stitch the ‘merely a geographical entity’ that we currently have, therefore, is a …

Christ is risen! Indeed, He is risen. The events of Easter are the very essence of our faith, and we have to return to them frequently, reflecting on their meaning in our individual lives. It is through baptism that one becomes a “shareholder” in the community of the redeemed people …

By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, March 31, 2024 The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has reiterated the commitment and determination of the Nigerian Army to ensure the total defeat of insurgents, marauding bandits, and all other forms of external and internal aggression disturbing the peace of the country. …

The debate over which system of government is most appropriate for a multi-ethnic and geographically diverse Nigeria has suddenly resurfaced. This time, it is pushing the fundamental issues of good governance, bread and butter, security, and inclusiveness that Nigeria is grappling with to the back burner. At the centre of …

By Ehigimetor Igbaugba Calabar, March 31, 2024 The Police Command in Cross River, on Sunday, confirmed the abduction of three students of the University of Calabar (Unical). The spokesperson of the command, SP Irene Ugbo, who gave the confirmation, said the students were abducted on Thursday night at one of …

The Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi has admonished prisoners not to feel isolated and finished because everybody is in prison in Nigeria seeking the face of God for freedom and redemption. Obi who celebrated the Easter mass with prisoners at the Correctional Center …

By Ijendu Iheaka Umuahia, March 31 A Nigerian scientist and University lecturer has said that King Charles of England could get more days of life if he could use his invention to treat his prostate cancer. Prof. Maduike Ezeibe, is a professor of Veterinary Medicine and Clinical Virology and a …

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Nigeria’s 36 state governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Mr. Nyesom Wike to “widely publish copies of the loan agreements and spending details of some N5.9 trillion and $4.6 billion loans obtained by their states and the FCT, including details …

turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 There is hardly a week that I will not encounter scammers on a couple of occasions, especially those inviting you to one Whatsapp zoom meeting or the other. Once they introduce themselves, usually with a first name, and start sounding nice, asking after your work, family …

March 31, 2024 “I know the arithmetic of the budget and the numbers that I brought to the National Assembly, and I know what numbers came back… Those who are talking about malicious embellishment in the budget; they did not understand the arithmetic and did not refer to the baseline …

…Says Easter should be used to renew our hope for a better tomorrow Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has called on the Christian faithful in Nigeria and Imo State in particular, to use the period of the Easter celebration to renew their hope for a better tomorrow. In his …

Injustice breeds more incompetence especially in a country with diverse interests and intrigues like Nigeria. The ability to balance permutations is all a manager needs to banish rancour, through an atmosphere of cordiality. Aviation minister, Festus Keyamo, was so busy with activism that I never for once took him serious. …

…Naira Trades N1,309/$1 At NAFEM  ABUJA The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says the inflow of over $1.5 billion into the economy over the past few days indicates that its monetary policy efforts are working positively. The Bank’s Acting Director of Corporate Communications Department, Mrs. Hakama Sidi Ali, made the …

By Deborah Coker Abuja, March 27, 2024 Sen. Ned Nwoko (PDP-Delta), has urged Christians to draw spiritual inspiration from the resurrection story of Jesus Christ as they celebrate Easter. Nwoko who represents Delta North Senatorial District, made the call in an Easter message made available to newsmen in Abuja on …

Mr. Peter Obi, the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election has called on all political leaders in the country to recognise that all power comes from God and that they must use such God-given Grace to serve the people. Mr. Obi, a former Governor of …

By Nathan Nwakamma Yenagoa, March 30, 2024 The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has reiterated its commitment to charting a new development road map for the region. NDDC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD), Chief Samuel Ogbuku, disclosed this in his Easter message to the people of the …

Rome, March 30, 2024 Pope Francis called on the faithful to rejoice and hope in spite of the personal and global political crises at the celebration of the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday. These crises are “boulders of death,” the head of the Catholic Church said in St. Peter’s Basilica …

…Eulogized Chris Okoye on 72nd birthday. Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has said that bad governance and a wrong system of administration can bring down an economically viable nation. Obasanjo also said that the Nigeria’s historical experiences at constitution making and political reform, indicated that the nation might have structural …

By Deborah Coker Abuja, March 30, 2024 The Ijaw National Congress (INC), has condemned the raid by the Nigerian Army on the country home of Ijaw leader, Chief Edwin Clark in Kiagbodo, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta. This is contained in a statement by Prof Benjamin Okaba, President, INC …

Cultivating gratitude involves focusing on the present moment and embracing life for what it is now, rather than focusing on future goals. Focusing on the present moment can make it difficult to appreciate small pleasures and the randomness of life. By understanding gratitude, individuals can be free from the constant …

By Nefishetu Yakubu Benin, March 30,2024 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday displayed the list of governorship candidates of the 17 political parties contesting the Sept. 21 governorship election in Edo. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the INEC office in Edo, led by the Resident …