March 8, 2026 Introduction The Roman Catholic Church’s transformation of the early Church has been a topic of debate among Christians. Some believe it was a necessary reform, while others see it as a hijacking of the original message and agency. But what’s often overlooked is the spiritual realm’s involvement in this narrative. The Bible […]
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has said that resolving the longstanding dispute over OPL 245 will reposition the economy and strengthen the country’s fiscal muscle. He praised President Bola Tinubu’s visionary leadership, which enabled the breakthrough. Fagbemi, who spoke after the signing of the legal agreement that brought the […]
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi, has called on “all opposition parties to come together in the determination to confront and end bad governance.” Mr. Obi, a former Governor of Anambra State, who made the call yesterday, Sunday, March 8, 2026, in Awka, the Anambra State capital, […]
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has commenced the implementation of the Performance Management System, PMS, aimed at enhancing staff efficiency with a view to ensuring better service delivery. Speaking during a two-day retreat for the deployment and institutionalization the PMS at the NDDC headquarters in Port Harcourt, the Commission’s Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, […]
By Deji Abdulwahab Abuja, March 8, 2026 Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has inaugurated its Research, Training and Publications Committee to bridge the gap between academic training and professional practice in the nation’s media industry. NGE disclosed this in a statement jointly issued and signed by its President, Eze Anaba and General Secretary, Onuoha Ukeh […]
Incredible as it may sound, the captive of the terrorists, Citizen Leah Sharibu, The Guardian’s 2018 ‘Person of the Year,’ that the newspaper’s editorial board aptly described as “A goddess of resistance” is still in the captivity of the wicked! She has spent agonising eight years in the wilderness of the scoundrels despite a series […]
Life in this valley of tears is a pilgrimage of faith through sorrow and grace. Each day brings its share of joys and burdens, yet the burdens often feel heavier and harder to bear. There are seasons when the weight of life presses upon your heart, when dreams fade, prayers seem unanswered, and the future […]
Nigeria international Victor Osimhen emerged as the match-winner as Galatasaray S.K. secured a hard-fought 1–0 away victory against rivals Beşiktaş J.K. in a tense Turkish Süper Lig clash on Saturday. The heated encounter at Tüpraş Stadyumu delivered plenty of drama as both sides battled intensely throughout the contest. The physical nature of the match saw […]
The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, has congratulated Deputy Commissioner of Police, Anthony Placid Okon, on his appointment as the new spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force. DCP Okon was appointed by the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, as part of a leadership reshuffle in the police hierarchy. He replaces Benjamin Hundeyin, an […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the recent announcement of ambassadorial postings, describing the development as a diplomatic error that could expose Nigeria to unnecessary embarrassment on the international stage. President Tinubu on Friday approved the posting of 65 career and non-career ambassadors to different countries across […]
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, March 7, 2026 The Nigerian Army has dismissed reports claiming more than 40 soldiers died in recent terrorist attacks in parts of Borno, describing the allegation as exaggerated and misleading. In a statement on Saturday, Lt.-Col. Sani Uba said the report ignored troops’ gallant efforts in repelling coordinated terrorist assaults on […]
The political rise of Barack Obama represents one of the most compelling affirmations of the ideals embedded in the United States Declaration of Independence, the enduring proposition that all men are created equal and endowed with certain inalienable rights. For centuries, that declaration stood as both a promise and a contradiction within American society, especially […]
By Tiamiyu Prudence Arobani New York, March 7, 2026 The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) says no fewer than 3,000 vessels and 20,000 seafarers are stranded in the Middle East over the ongoing war by the U.S. and Israel against Iran. The crucial Strait of Hormuz global shipping corridor marking the entrance to the Persian Gulf, […]
Title: Riding The Storm: The Untold Story of Africa’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Author: Toni Kan Publisher: Narrative Landscape Press, Lagos, Nigeria Reviewer: Uzor Maxim Uzoatu The unforeseen menace struck as a monstrous plague threatening to wipe out humankind in one fell swoop. The COVID-19 pandemic was a horrendous global killer, and the projection […]
•Governor speaks at Africa Week 2026, King’s College London The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has described Lagos as a living testament to African possibility. He said Lagos occupies a very small fraction of Nigeria’s landmass, yet it has grown into one of the most economically consequential urban centres on the continent. He […]
The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has lauded the current Board and Management of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, for its support to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and other security agencies operating in the region. Air Marshal Aneke, who gave the commendation during a courtesy visit at the NDDC […]
This book, which comes in two volumes, is a must read. It is the untold story of Major Isaac Jasper Adaka Boro, PhD honoris causa, O.O.N., Commander of the 19 Brigade, Third Marine Commando Division, Nigerian Army in the Nigerian Civil War (1967 to 1970), a man whose legacy has remained indelible beyond the twentieth […]
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has assured that the 1.2-kilometre Kaa-Ataba Bridge linking the Khana Local Government Area to the Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, will be inaugurated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as part of activities marking his third anniversary in office. The NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, stated this during […]
By Tiamiyu Prudence Arobani New York, March 7, 2026 UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, “could spiral beyond anyone’s control.” “All the unlawful attacks in the Middle East and beyond are causing tremendous suffering and harm to civilians throughout the region,” Guterres said. The UN chief also […]
By Tiamiyu Prudence Arobani New York, March 7, 2026 The U.S. has imposed visa restrictions targetting Rwandan officials it accused of sponsoring M23 and undermining peace in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The Department of State, in a statement, said it “will impose visa restrictions on several senior Rwandan officials for fueling instability” […]
The chairperson, Nigeria Army Officers Wives Association, 8 Division Chapter, Mrs. Chinelo Iweora Koughna Friday night organized an inter faith Iftar/Lent Dinner for women in the Sokoto Giginya barracks. Addressing the women in her welcome address, the chairperson, Mrs. Koughna said, the gathering is not just to eat and make merry but, above all, to […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has handed over the sum of N279 million (Two Hundred and Seventy-nine Million ) to the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts, formerly known as the National Theatre, Lagos, as part of its ongoing efforts to combat corruption and recover misappropriated public funds. The handover […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reported that since the introduction of the recapitalisation programme for the banking sector in 2024 to strengthen the resilience, stability, and long-term capacity of the financial system to support Nigeria’s economic development, steady progress is being recorded. According to a statement by the apex bank, since the introduction […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the postings of 31 career and 34 non-career ambassadors to various countries and the United Nations, a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, (Information and Strategy) said. The Senate confirmed the ambassadors-designate last December. POSTINGS OF NON-CAREER AMBASSADORS / HIGH COMMISSIONERS S/N NAME MISSION APPROVED 1. […]
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has promoted seven Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) to the rank of Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs). The promotions, which are a result of merit, seniority, record of service and performance in a written examination and oral interview conducted Friday, March 6, 2026, at the Commission’s Corporate Headquarters in Abuja, […]
