The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has called on stakeholders and the private sector to attract investments back to the Niger Delta region, stressing that sustainable development can only be achieved through collective commitment and strategic partnerships. Speaking at the Niger Delta Business Roundtable organised by the Niger […]
In every democratic society, the discourse on whether an incumbent leader deserves a second mandate is both inevitable and necessary. It is a question that is rooted in performance, accountability, public trust, and the perceived direction of national progress. In Nigeria today, that question has become increasingly pressing as citizens reflect on the administration of […]
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, March 23, 2026 The United Nations (UN) has called for stronger solidarity and political will to eliminate racial discrimination globally, as leaders marked a key international day against racism. The President of the UN General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock, made the call on Monday at an event at UN Headquarters in New York. […]
When the history of elections in the fourth Republic Nigeria is written, one name shall stand out as a shining star in grandiose integrity, ebullient ethical conduct, methodical knack for details, inherent values driven disposition and God fearing pedigree, and that personality so described is none other than Professor Nnenna Oti, the current Vice Chancellor […]
Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana, has graduated no fewer than 40 participants from its host communities following a comprehensive training programme in fish farming and entrepreneurship. The ceremony was attended by representatives of the Federal Government, the Kogi State Government, Industrial Training Fund (ITF), as well as traditional rulers and other key stakeholders. The beneficiaries, mostly […]
A mother sits her son beside her, looks into his eyes and tells him: “Son, listen to me carefully. I want to tell you some important things.” “Okay, Mom, what is it?” The boy replies and the lesson class becomes a conversation in morality. “First, always be kind. Speak gently and respect everyone, young or […]
Three politicians—America, Britain, and Nigeria—died in a stampede over oil, influence, and global validation. In the afterlife, they were received by Angel Gabriel, who said: “You have lived by power and persuasion. As politicians, you have surely sinned. Before you enter Heaven, you must pass through the Swamp of Lies.” As in life, America stepped […]
This spring, the White House will open its historic gardens and grounds to visitors during the 2026 Spring Garden Tours. The grounds will be open Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM, a statement by the Office of the First Lady […]
The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, has expressed confidence that the five-star Radisson Hotel and Conference Centre, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, would be completed and commissioned in December 2026, just as South Africa’s Edison Corporation, incorporating Radisson Hotels Group, assured of world-class services. Addressing visiting top […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for its ward, local government, state congresses and National Convention. The party called on interested members to obtain the forms if they wish to contest for different positions. The announcement was made in a notice signed by the National […]
On the evening of March 16, 2026, as families in Maiduguri prepared to eat their evening meal, a series of coordinated suicide bombings ripped through the city. The attacks struck the Monday Market axis, the post office corridor, the entrance to the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, and the Kaleri area, leaving at least 23 […]
By Ramatu Garba Kano, March 22, 2026 The Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate in the 2023 general elections, Mr. Peter Obi, on Sunday visited Senator Rabiu Musa-Kwankwaso, former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), to felicitate on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr. Speaking during the visit, Obi said his visit was not political […]
Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, is set to host a high-level virtual webinar focused on helping public institutions to strengthen revenue systems, improve fiscal transparency, and build smarter digital structures for collections, oversight, and accountability. Scheduled for Tuesday, March 24, 2026, the session, themed “Digital Fiscal Transparency: Unlocking Sub-national Opportunities for International Partners,” will […]
Fresh intelligence findings by the Nigerian military have revealed a dangerous shift in insurgent tactics in the North-East, with terrorists increasingly deploying weaponised commercial drones for aerial attacks, while ongoing investigations point to possible sponsors and external technical collaborators behind the emerging threat. Defence intelligence sources told PRNigeria that insurgent groups, including ISWAP and Boko Haram factions, […]
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola has been honoured with an Award of Recognition by his alma mater, St. Patrick’s Grammar School, Ibadan in appreciation of his impactful mentorship and commitment to the development of younger generations. The recognition, according to a statement by Osagie Edward, Deputy […]
By Muhyideen Jimoh Lagos, March 22, 2026 President Bola Tinubu on Sunday tasked state governors to intensify collaboration in tackling insecurity, pledging increased foreign support to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture. The president spoke when Vice-President Kashim Shettima led governors on the traditional Eid-el-Fitr homage to the president’s residence in Lagos. Tinubu expressed gratitude to God […]
Presidential candidate in the 2023 election and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr. Peter Obi, has said that as part of his nationwide consultations, he visited Kaduna State and met with stakeholders and members of the party and left the state “feeling encouraged and hopeful that a New Nigeria is POssible.” Mr. Obi, […]
By Ijeoma Okigbo London, March 22, 2026 Two second-half headers by Manchester City’s Nico O’Reilly settled the English season’s first silverware on Sunday as Pep Guardiola’s side beat Arsenal 2-0 in the League Cup final. Premier League leaders Arsenal arrived as favourites to win their first trophy since 2020 but could have no complaints as […]
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio to “direct the Senate’s Public Accounts Committee to publish the names and designations of all officials implicated in the alleged ₦200 trillion missing or unaccounted for from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), regardless of their social or political status.” SERAP urged […]
By Toba Ajayi Ilorin, March 22, 2026 Gunmen on Sunday attacked the Evangelical Church of West Africa (ECWA), Omugo in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara and abducted eight worshippers during the service. A statement issued in Ilorin on Sunday by the Kwara Commissioner for Communications, Mrs. Bolanle Olukoju, said the suspected bandits stormed the […]
The pride of Akwa Ibom’s sporting excellence echoed once again as the state’s world-class sports facilities received national recognition, but for Hon. Elder Paul Bassey, the moment was more than celebration, it was a call to more action. Reacting to the nomination of Akwa Ibom’s sports facilities for an award by Sportsville, Elder Bassey, the […]
By Carol Utulu Asaba, March 21, 2026 The Police Command in Delta has confirmed the arrest of eleven additional suspects linked to Thursday’s alleged sexual assault in Ozoro community in Delta State. Spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday in Asaba, following a crackdown on those allegedly involved. “In furtherance […]
There is a particular kind of silence that follows a kidnapping. It is not the absence of sound, but the absence of certainty. Phones stay charged. Families stop sleeping. Every unknown number becomes both hope and dread. In that silence, the Nigerian citizen is reduced to a negotiable asset—waiting, not for justice, but for a […]
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 “Do you think President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will revisit his ambassadorial-nominee list, seeing the avalanche of criticisms that have trailed some of the names on the list? Some of them have even been rejected by the countries they were posted to!” “Haba! People! Why can’t we for once see something positive […]
Two great musicians of the Yoruba extraction, Yusuff Olatunji and Ayinla Omowura — lords of Sákárà and Àpàlà, two generes of Yoruba traditional music — sang of the boundless power of money in resolving life’s knots. In B’ólówó bá té, one of Olatunji’s finest, he extolled wealth’s ability to penetrate every crevice of human existence. […]
