1,350 Corps members have been sworn-in by the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), for the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream 1 orientation exercise and eventual mandatory one-year service, in Bayelsa. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Kaiama, Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government of Bayelsa on Friday. Our correspondent reports that the Bayelsa Chief […]
A member of the Governor Mikie Sherrill Transition Team and leader of the Nigerian-American community in New Jersey, United States of America (USA), High Chief Charles Ugo Eke and his family, have laid to rest their sister, Mrs. Patricia Ngozi Celestine Egbim (nee Eke). Mrs. Egbim transited to glory on August 7, 2025 and was […]
The Police Service Commission (PSC) and Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have announced a two-week extension of the ongoing recruitment of 50,000 Constables. The application portal, which opened on December 15, 2025 has now been extended to close on February 8, 2026. This decision, according to a statement by Torty Njoku Kalu, Head, Protocol and Public […]
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has reaffirmed its commitment to market stability and uninterrupted nationwide supply of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). A statement by the company said that “during the recent festive period, the Refinery implemented a deliberate and temporary price support intervention to cushion Nigerians at a time of heightened household spending. This marked […]
FEDERATION of International Football Associations [FIFA] awarded hosting rights for this year’s football World Cup tournament to three North American countries about eight years ago, precisely on June 13, 2018. That was in keeping with the longstanding tradition of the world’s football governing body. FIFA allows the host nation sufficient time to provide or improve […]
I shared a travelogue describing my visit to Taraba State, where distance is measured not in kilometres but in neglect and where a road becomes a referendum on citizenship. I anticipated interest, but not the overwhelming response: over 2,010 emails, texts, and messages followed—some generous, some stinging, many deeply reflective. Some thanked me for articulating […]
Toyin Abraham’s ‘Oversabi Aunty’ By Joy Obanya Abuja, Jan. 26, 2026 Toyin Abraham’s first directorial debut ‘Oversabi Aunty’ surpasses 1billion streams, grossing more than N1billion at Box Office earnings. The milestone was announced by Filmone Entertainment, the film’s distributor, via its Instagram handle @filmoneng. “First Nollywood directorial debute to hit 1billion, and 4th highest grossing […]
By Aminu Garko Kano, Jan. 26, 2026 Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State on Monday defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), leading a mass realignment involving 34 lawmakers, 44 Local Government Chairmen, and political appointees. This is as former National Chairman of the APC, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, also on Monday urged all governorship aspirants in the […]
By Sumaila Uba Abuja, Jan. 26, 2026 The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has concluded investigations into cases involving 16 officers apprehended over acts of indiscipline and breaches of service regulations, with some of them to face trial before military judicial panels. The Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Samaila Uba, disclosed this in a statement […]
I arrived in Jalingo on a quiet Saturday—no drama, just a gentle descent into a place whose story overshadows its airport. From above, Taraba promises abundance: broad land, generous contours. Yet, Nigeria reminds us: potential isn’t prosperity. Taraba’s struggle isn’t for resources but for effective systems; when governance, infrastructure, and recognition break down, prosperity remains […]
When the late politician and statesman, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, was alive he told All Peoples Party (APP), supporters in Ebonyi State, that the party was not formed to be in the opposition. He stressed that no political party is indeed formed to be in the opposition, adding that if they work hard, one day the […]
Morocco, the host of the just concluded Africa Cup of Nations, (AFCON 2025) has continued to receive rave reviews over what has been generally noted as provision of world-class facilities. Even Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, couldn’t hide his praise for Morocco’s role as the host of the AFCON 2025, highlighting the country’s organisational excellence […]
The Cambridge English dictionary defines ‘Wizkid’ as “a young person who is very clever and successful.” Collins Dictionary defines it as “a person who is outstandingly successful for his or her age.” Wisdom Library says “’Wiz’ is a shortened form of ‘wizard,’ connoting skill, talent, and expertise, while ‘kid’ implies youthfulness or being junior. When […]
Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Chiedu Ebie, has expressed strong belief that athletes discovered through the Niger Delta Games could one day go on to represent Nigeria at major international competitions, including the Olympics, Commonwealth Games and the All Africa Games. Ebie made the remarks during a brief stop at a retreat […]
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has ordered the closure of the Onitsha Main Market for one week over the continued observance of the Monday sit-at-home. The governor announced the decision in a statement shared on his social media pages on Monday, January 26, 2026. He described the sit-at-home as “protracted economic sabotage” that is […]
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Neither Bob Nesta Marley nor Muhammed Ali (formerly Cassius Clay) needs any introduction – except, perhaps, to the Gen. Z and Alpha generations that know next-to-nothing of history. Marley was the widely-recognised king of philosophical-cum-political reggae music and Ali, the politically-conscious and philosophical greatest-ever boxer in modern history. Both were black. […]
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Minister of Power Mr. Adebayo Adelabu and Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc. (NBET), Abuja “over the failure to account for the missing or diverted N128 billion of public funds from the Ministry of Power and NBET.” According to a statement by SERAP, the grave […]
Dangote Cement Plc has inducted almost 200 newly trained engineers and other professionals into its workforce following the successful completion of its Graduate Trainee Programme, reaffirming the company’s commitment to job creation, skills development, and local capacity building in Nigeria. The trainees, drawn from various engineering, finance, IT and other disciplines, were formally inducted over […]
For most of the post–Second World War era, the United States styled itself—and was broadly accepted—as the Leader of the Free World. This leadership was never perfect, never innocent, and never free of contradiction. Yet it was anchored in a shared fiction: that power would be constrained by rules, that might would at least pretend […]
By Fabian Ekeruche Lagos, Jan. 24, 2026 The Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) has called on the Federal Government to reconsider the abolition of indigenous languages as a medium of instruction in schools. The General Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of BSN, Pastor Samuel Sanusi, made the call on Saturday during a news conference in Lagos. The […]
Lagos, Nigeria – January 23, 2026: The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited/Chevron Nigeria Limited Joint Venture (NNPCL/CNL JV) today announced the successful completion of the Awodi‑07 appraisal and exploration well in the shallow offshore area within the western Niger Delta region of Nigeria. The well was spud on November 30, 2025, reached a total depth […]
Samuel Chukwueze marked his return from international duty in fine fashion as he came off the bench to score in Fulham’s 2–1 comeback win over Brighton in the Premier League on Saturday. The Super Eagles winger was introduced in the 59th minute with Fulham trailing, and made an instant impact, scoring the equalising goal in […]
By Victor Okoye Bonny (Rivers ), Jan. 24, 2026 Golfers across Nigeria are upbeat as the 2025 NLNG Golf Classic begins at the Bonny Island Golf Club, promising stiff competition and memorable performances. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Nigeria LNG Limited-sponsored tournament is in its 8th year and sixth edition, consolidating […]
By Aisha Cole Lagos, Jan. 24, 2026 Twenty one ships are discharging petroleum products and other commodities at the Apapa, Lekki and Tin-Can Island ports in Lagos, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) said on Saturday. NPA explained that the ships were discharging crude oil, raw crude oil, available fuel, buck wheat, pallets, general cargo, containers, […]
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Jan. 24, 2026 Nigeria and the United States have reaffirmed their resolve to deepen cooperation on religious freedom and national security, pledging sustained joint action to protect vulnerable communities and hold perpetrators of violence accountable. This is contained in a joint statement issued by Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu […]
