Written by •From regional giants to state midgets•How to regain ‘Paradise’, by top economists By Nnamdi Ojiego On October 1, 1960, Nigeria emerged from colonial rule with hope and ambition. It was a country of vast resources, youthful leaders, and a vision to rival the Asian Tigers. 65 years later, that dream has curdled into disappointment. The … Continue reading “Nigeria: 65 legacies lost in 65 years”
By Victor Ahiuma-Young For Comrade Anthony Emmanuel Nted, former Vice President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and ex–ex-President-General of the Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria, MWUN, October 1 is a date he can never forget. Not only is it Nigeria’s Independence Day, it is also his birthday. But at 65, he says the contrast … Continue reading “I regret sharing birthday with a failing nation —Anthony Nted, born October 1, 1960”
Donald Trump’s son-in-law and a senior envoy were heading to Egypt Saturday to finalize hostage release details, as the US president warned he would “not tolerate delay” by Hamas in implementing a peace plan with Israel. A White House official confirmed to AFP that Jared Kushner and Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff are traveling … Continue reading “US envoys head to Mideast as Trump warns Hamas against peace deal delay”
Nollywood actress Laide Bakare has responded to public backlash following her recent remarks about introducing her 17-year-old daughter to nightlife. In a viral interview with content creator Mr. Lilgaga, the actress revealed that she took her daughter to a nightclub for the first time at age 17, adding that she was proud her daughter would … Continue reading “Laide Bakare clarifies comment on giving teenage daughter alcohol”
Inter Milan joined a clutch of teams level at the top of Serie A on Saturday by giving sorry Cremonese a 4-1 thumping at the San Siro thanks in large part to a superb display from Ange-Yoan Bonny. Lautaro Martinez, Bonny, Federico Dimarco and Nicolo Barella were all on target for Inter, who movd onto … Continue reading “In-form Inter sweep past Cremonese to join Serie A leaders”
•President, NSA doing their best but … By Evelyn Usman It was not an interview. It was a private conversation, a rare moment of candour from a sitting governor who, in a hushed tone, admitted what many Nigerians dread to hear: insurgency and banditry may not end soon. The chat, which began on routine social … Continue reading “Why terror persists, another governor opens up”
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Few years ago, on a rainy afternoon in Ajangbadi, a densely populated community in Ojo, Lagos, an 11-year-old boy twirled and leaped barefoot on a wet pavement. With no proper dance studio, no ballet shoes and no mirrors to practice in front of, young Anthony Madu poured his heart into each … Continue reading “From Ajangbadi to world stage: How Anthony Madu danced his way to stardom”
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin One of the chieftains of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has said that the South West won’t reward President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s failure in governance by voting for his re-election in 2027. The South West Coordinator of the Gbenga Hashim Solidarity Movement (GHSM), Alhaji Abass Olaniyi,said this in a statement … Continue reading “South West won’t reward Tinubu’s failure in 2027, says Gbenga-Olawepo-Hashim”
Senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Adams, in this monitored interview, spoke about the resolved conflict between the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, and Dangote Refinery. Oshiomhole criticised PENGASSAN for escalating the issue, saying there were better ways to have such a dispute without resorting to nationwide strike. He also … Continue reading “Why Dangote Refinery must be supported now Oshiomhole”
By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Benue State Police Command says it has dismantled several bandit camps operating along the Makurdi–Yelewata and Makurdi–Naka roads. Commissioner of Police, Dr. Ifeanyi Emenari, disclosed this in Makurdi when members of the Forum of Investigative Journalists, led by Tamenor Kwaghzer, paid him a courtesy visit at the Command Headquarters. He … Continue reading “Insecurity: Police destroy bandit camps along Makurdi–Yelewata, Naka roads in Benue”