In Nigeria, social media is often awash with celebratory posts of honorary degree recipients. The self-aggrandising stunts often feature pictures of regaled recipients clutching scrolls to showcase their honours. Admirers quickly begin to address them with the “Dr” title, online and offline. While this practice has become a new normal, it seems harmless. However, it […]
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 “What gives you the impression that all of us can ever become APC?” “When all the people that matter become APC, what else?” “And who are those people that matter?” ”Are you still asking? The governors, the senators, the honourables, the political big-wigs!” “I am disappointed! You mean anyone who is […]
By Itohan Abara-Laserian Lagos, March 14, 2026 Air Peace says Friday’s Abuja–London flight returned shortly after departure due to a windshield crack suspected to have been caused by a bird strike. The airline disclosed this in a statement issued by its management on Saturday in Lagos. According to the management, no passenger was abandoned or […]
“I walked into the Governor’s Lodge, my feet languid and heart trembling. When you walk into that hallowed premises, you are not sure of your fate. On this particular day, even inanimate objects at the Lodge knew that the earth and heavens were in a warring mood. There was an unusual calm. The rats of […]
…Meets CBN capital requirements; To open eight new branches in 2026. NOVA Bank Limited has announced the appointment of Jude Anele as its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, following the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The appointment comes at a pivotal moment in the Bank’s evolution, following its transition from merchant […]
The thought returned to me during a quiet moment of reflection after signing off on the maiden edition of The Sunday Stew. It triggered the memory of a conversation from many years ago with Professor Jibril Aminu, the elder statesman who passed away on 5th June 2025, in Abuja at the age of 85. In […]
ADC Chieftain Mr. Peter Obi, has expressed sadness over the death of Nigerian football legend Henry Nwosu. In a message shared on his social media handle on Saturday, March 14, 2026, Obi said he was deeply saddened by the passing of the former Super Eagles midfielder, describing him as one of the great footballers he […]
Woodhall Capital, a leading African investment and financial advisory firm, hosted a dinner reception on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at its global headquarters, The Oak, at Ikoyi Crescent, in honour of Professor Benedict Oramah, GCON, former President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). The exclusive gathering brought together […]
33 young graduates of engineering, geology and related disciplines on Friday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, underwent opening formalities for a 12-month training programme in pipeline engineering, corrosion control and monitoring. Organised under the Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited and MJD Oilfield Services Limited Nigerian Content Human Capital Development (NC HCD) Training Programme, in partnership […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, March 13, 2026, handed over a total sum of $225,895 (Two Hundred and Twenty-Five, Eight Hundred and Ninety-Five United States Dollars) and ₦62,790,000 (Sixty-Two Million, Seven Hundred and Ninety Thousand Naira) to foreign victims of fraud from the United States of America and South Africa. The […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Petroleum Reform & Value Optimisation Taskforce to design and sequence the next phase of structural reforms in Nigeria’s petroleum sector. Mr. Fola Adeola, co-founder of Guaranty Trust Bank and founder and chairman of the Fate Foundation, is the Task Force’s chairman. As chairman, he […]
Former presidential candidate and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr. Peter Obi, has taken Nigeria’s federal lawmakers to task for removing certificate forgery, age falsification, and false declarations as grounds for challenging an election in a tribunal. The former Governor of Anambra State in a social media post wondered why the same lawmakers that […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday said he will address tariffs on newspaper and broadcasting materials to empower the media industry to discharge its constitutional role effectively. He gave the promise at the State House, where he hosted the leadership of the Nigerian media, comprising members of the Nigerian Press Organisation (NPO), Newspaper Proprietors Association […]
March 14, 2026 Introduction God’s redemption plan aims to restore creation to its intended glory, with believers experiencing eternal life and freedom from sin (Revelation 21:1-4). This comprehensive, cosmic renewal reconnects humanity with God, removing the curse of sin, uniting heaven and earth, and transforming the community of believers into a permanent dwelling place for […]
….Says, ‘if you fail, the country has failed’ Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has urged members of the City Boy Movement (CBM) to serve as ambassadors of a “new Nigeria” driven by youth participation, unity and national development. Uzodimma made the call Friday, March 13, 2026 while receiving the patron, Barr. Seyi Tinubu […]
2027 presidential hopeful and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr. Peter Obi, has blamed Nigeria’s economic vulnerability on poor planning, following the recent rise in petroleum product prices across the country. Obi made the remarks in a statement shared on social media on Friday, March 13, 2026, amid growing concerns over the increase […]
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, March 13, 2026 UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed has warned that violence against women and girls continues to be fuelled by war, militarisation and entrenched inequality, urging governments to move beyond condemnation and take decisive action. Speaking at a high-level meeting marking five years of the UN Group of Friends […]
The Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to collaborate with the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, and Chevron Nigeria Limited on the 70.75 km Omadino-Okerenkoko-Escravos Road and bridges in the Warri North Local Government Area. The Governor stated this when the NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, led a […]
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to encouraging greater participation of women in Nigeria’s maritime sector, noting that sustainable progress in the industry requires the contributions of both men and women. Dr. Mobereola made this known while delivering the keynote address […]
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia The Alliance of African Multilateral Financial Institutions (AAMFI) has appointed Dr. Corneille Karekezi as Chairperson of its Governing Council, succeeding Samaila Zubairu, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), who served as the Alliance’s second Chairperson following its establishment in 2024. The appointment was confirmed at the Ninth […]
By Nathan Nwakamma Yenagoa, March 13, 2026 A coalition of Ijaw leaders and elders have urged the Ijaw National Congress (INC) leadership to respect constitutional provisions in order to resolve issues arising from the body’s ongoing electoral process. The stakeholders made up of traditional rulers, academics, retired military officers, and activists, among others, made the […]
Washington/Tel Aviv, March 13, 2026 President Donald Trump said that he thinks the new Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, whose father, the former supreme leader, was killed on the first day of the U.S. and Israel’s war on Iran, is alive but “damaged.” Khamenei has not been seen by Iranians since his selection on Sunday […]
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, Nigeria women’s national basketball team, suffered a 77–60 defeat to the South Korea women’s national basketball team at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifiers taking place in France. The loss brought an end to D’Tigress’ six-game winning streak and was their first defeat in the qualifying tournament. Nigeria went into […]
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 13 Commissioners of Police (CPs) to the rank of Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs), following their successful performance in the recently concluded written examinations and oral interviews held at the Commission’s Corporate Headquarters in Abuja. The list of successful officers has been formally conveyed to […]
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533, 0803 251 0193 Leo Tolstoy, Russian writer and thinker (1828 -1910) and author of “A Confession”, was famously quoted as saying that “Wrong does not cease to be wrong because the majority share in it.” In like manner, wrong does not cease to be wrong because the strong says it is […]
