Year: 2026

By FRANK EGBORO  Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) was an Italian astronomer, physicist, and mathematician, often referred to as the “father of modern science.” He made significant contributions to scientific revolution, including improvements to the telescope and consequent astronomical observations, such as the discovery of Jupiter’s four largest moons and the phases of Venus. His works laid the foundation … Continue reading “2027 and the mindless criticisms of Tinubu “

Western Europe which for the first time in 80 years has sent troops in a growing dispute with the United States, US, is falsely claiming it sent its military to disputed Greenland on noble grounds. French President Emmanuel Macron on January 27, 2026 claimed the Europeans are engaged in the face-off to assert European sovereignty, … Continue reading “When the stolen lands of Greenland redefine international politics, by Owei Lakemfa”

IN the January 9 edition of this column, I discussed taxation, the new tax laws and the well-being of our country and our people in so far as taxation is concerned. Writing under the headline Government, Nigerians and Taxation, I surmised that a huge chunk of our people will remain outside the tax net and that tax … Continue reading “Getting 100 million Nigerians into the tax net, by Adekunle Adekoya”

IN the January 9 edition of this column, I discussed taxation, the new tax laws and the well-being of our country and our people in so far as taxation is concerned. Writing under the headline Government, Nigerians and Taxation, I surmised that a huge chunk of our people will remain outside the tax net and that tax … Continue reading “National Service in an age of insecurity”

By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR The Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons NAPTIP, has arrested seven persons over their alleged involvement in an attempt to sell a day old baby in Calabar, Cross River State. The suspects were apprehended during an intelligence led operation carried out by … Continue reading “Army foils attempted sale of day-old baby in Calabar”

…30 electric vehicles deployed as FAAN moves to expand nationwide By Nnasom David, Abuja The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has launched a new electric transport system at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, marking a major shift toward cleaner, more efficient airport operations and signalling plans for nationwide rollout. The initiative, unveiled … Continue reading “FAAN unveils new transport system at Abuja airport”

Guinea-Bissau’s junta leader General Horta N’Tam has been promoted to the rank of major general — the highest in the country’s armed forces, according to a decree he signed and published himself on Thursday. The army seized power in November just days after the country’s presidential elections, overthrowing president Umaro Sissoco Embalo and suspending the … Continue reading “G.Bissau junta leader promotes self to highest army rank”