A country burying its dead should not have to debate theology. Yet at a recent military lecture, Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, framed the state’s approach to stemming terrorism in terms that sounded less like strategy and more like scripture. Terrorists, he suggested, should not only be confronted but offered a path to […]
African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain and 2027 presidential hopeful, Mr. Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu over his recent remarks on electricity supply during a visit to Jos, Plateau State. In a statement shared on social media on Saturday, April 4, 2026, Obi recalled a promise made by Tinubu during the 2023 campaign. “If […]
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, April 4, 2026 Former Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has called on Nigerians to embrace sacrifice, resilience and unity as they celebrate Easter amidst prevailing national challenges. Fayemi made the call in an Easter message issued on Saturday in Abuja by his media office, urging citizens to draw strength from the […]
It is very obvious that our politicians have learnt nothing and forgotten nothing from the sordid past of the country. Given the controversies being promoted through the crude prebendalism of these days, it is indeed necessary to cast our mind back to how Nigeria got it all wrong in the past. A seemingly innocuous spark in an otherwise isolated part of […]
The Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, Kogi State, has extended warm felicitations to its Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Emeritus Professor Olu Obafemi, on the occasion of his 76th birthday. In a statement issued on behalf of the Governing Council, Management, Staff, and Students, the Vice-Chancellor, Abdulrahman Asipita Salawu described […]
The question of whether Nigerians will support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of 2027 out of their conviction that he needs to complete the programmes he started or out of their expectation of what they can get from him while he is in office goes to the heart of how political power operates in the […]
The presidency has explained why President Bola Tinubu received the families of the victims of the Palm Sunday terror attack in Jos, Plateau State and other stakeholders at the airport instead of going into town to commiserate with them and visit the site of the mayhem. A statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the […]
Introduction The concept of autophagy, a vital biological process where cells recycle damaged organelles and proteins, has been recognized as a crucial mechanism for maintaining homeostasis and survival during stress. But have you ever wondered if this process is more than just a natural phenomenon? What if it’s a designed part of our biology, a […]
By Ankeli Emmanuel, Sokoto The fragile peace of Chacho village in Wurno local government area of Sokoto State has once again been ruptured as groups suspected to be terrorists stormed the village, shot sporadically and left with nine people while two others were left with injuries they sustained in the process of running for their […]
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has commenced a strategic reset of the Nigerian Content Consultative Forum (NCCF), a key platform for facilitating information sharing and collaboration among key industry stakeholders and proposing interventions and policy changes. The goal of the reset is to deliver high-impact Nigerian content outcomes. At a two-day retreat […]
Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce platform, has announced the launch of its highly anticipated Easter Homecoming campaign, which commenced on April 1st, 2026. This strategic seasonal initiative promises to deliver exceptional value to Nigerian consumers through mouthwatering deals across multiple categories, offering Nigerians a timely opportunity to shop genuine products and celebrate the season for less. […]
By Chimezie Anaso Awka, April 2, 2026 United Nigeria Airlines has appointed Mr. Adedayo Olawuyi, a former Uganda Airlines Executive as its Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). The airline’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Chibuike Uloka, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. Uloka said the appointment of Olawuyi was part of efforts to strengthen the commercial […]
Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement with Aircraft Finance Germany (AFG) to advance the aviation sector in Nigeria and across Africa by both organisations. The agreement was formally executed by Mr. Christian Hatje, Managing Director, Business Aviation and SVP Commercial, representing AFG; and Mr. Stanley Amuchie, […]
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has announced that Engr. Tony Attah, Managing Director of Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited will speak at the next edition of the Nigerian Content Academy Lecture Series. The lecture, according to a statement by Obinna Ezeobi, PhD, General Manager, Corporate Communications Division, will hold virtually on Thursday, April 9, 2026, by 10am, […]
UYO, Nigeria Chairman of Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, Dr. Layi Fatona, has been awarded the 2026 Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) highest honour, the NMGS/Shell Award, at the Society’s just concluded 61st Annual International Conference in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Also honoured at the event is Renaissance’s Vice President for Exploration, Johnbosco Uche […]
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG)’s Special Holy Ghost Service for children holds today, April 3, 2026, at the Redemption City of God, on the Lagos/Ibadan Expressway, Nigeria, and the General Overseer of the Church, Pastor Enoch A. Adeboye will be ministering with other anointed Ministers of God. The theme of the programme is […]
South Savannah, Georgia, April 2, 2026. The Nigerians in Diaspora Organization Americas (NIDOA), South Savannah, Georgia Chapter, has announced the choice of Dr. Morufu Olatunji Alausa, Minister of Education of Nigeria for the NIDO Americas Ministerial Impact Award (Education Sector) for his outstanding achievements in his one year in office. In a statement by Collins […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the installation of over 5,000 surveillance cameras in Plateau State following the recent killings in Jos. Tinubu made the announcement on Thursday during a town hall meeting with political and traditional leaders in Jos, days after the Palm Sunday attack in Angwan Rukuba, which left more than 27 people […]
President Bola Tinubu has assured that the Federal Government will find and bring the perpetrators of the Palm Sunday terror attack in Plateau State to book. He gave the assurance during a condolence visit to “stakeholders and victims of the recent terror incident in Jos, Plateau State,” on Thursday, April 2, 2026. At least 27 […]
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Abuja, April 1, 2026 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the successful conclusion of the banking sector recapitalisation programme initiated in March 2024. This is disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, jointly signed by Dr Olubukola Akinwunmi, Director, Banking Supervision and Mrs. Hakama Sidi-Ali, Acting Director, Corporate […]
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has commenced a Performance Management System Training to strengthen the capacity of its key personnel, equip them with essential skills, and provide a structured roadmap for cascading the Performance Management System, PMS, in the Commission. Speaking during a three-day Performance Management System training for Directors and Change Champions in […]
By Nefishetu Yakubu Abuja, April 2, 2026 The Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Sen. David Mark, has demanded the resignation or removal of INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, and all national commissioners. Mark made the call on Thursday in Abuja during a widely attended world press conference, convened to address growing concerns over […]
Cape Town – April 2, 2026 As part of the newly launched Cape Water Performance-based Bond, a first-of-its-kind, nature-linked outcomes bond valued at R2.5 billion (USD $150M*), The Nature Conservancy in South Africa (TNC-SA) today announced that as a result of the bond, R150m in funding has been secured for the next five years. The total conservation funding donated to TNC-SA from the bond, which equates to roughly USD $8.8M, will […]
Taiye Agbaje Abuja, April 2, 2026 The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, refused to grant an application seeking an interim order restraining Sen. Ireti Kingibe from parading herself as member of African Democratic Congress (ADC). Justice Peter Lifu, in a ruling, rather ordered the plaintiffs in the suit to put Kingibe, who currently […]
Let us begin today’s dialogue with an echo from William Shakespeare: as flies to wanton boys, so are we to the terrorists, they kill us for their sport. Another way of saying this is that our lives as Nigerian citizens have become playthings in the hands of gunmen. The most recent example of this orgy […]
