BY TONY ERHA Inside the capital of Taraba, the north-east fringe state of Nigeria, there lived a humane woman, a very closed friend of mine, who occupies my mind non-stop, until now. ‘Jalingo’, the name of the growing urban centre,…
In a decisive move, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has invoked provisions in Sections 2(4)(4) and 16(1)(C) of the NYSC Act, and approved a far-reaching reform that makes compliance with the National Policy for the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD)…
Ghana’s boxing fraternity has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of super-middleweight fighter Ernest Akushey, popularly known as “Bahubali.” The 32-year-old passed away on Tuesday, just 11 days after his September 12 contest against fellow Ghanaian Jacob Dickson…
Nigeria’s senior oil workers’ union has ordered an immediate halt to crude and gas deliveries to the $20 billion Dangote Petroleum Refinery, escalating a labour dispute that threatens the nation’s fuel supply. The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association…
The European Union has announced a €545 million funding package to fast-track renewable energy development across Africa, with the aim of expanding electricity access and advancing global climate goals. The initiative was unveiled by European Commission President Ursula von der…
Niger’s interim prime minister, Lamine Zeine Ali Mahaman, has launched strong accusations against France, alleging that the former colonial power is using terrorism as a tool to destabilise the Sahel nation. Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday,…
Guinea has officially announced that its long-awaited presidential election will take place on December 28, marking a major step towards restoring civilian governance after nearly four years of military leadership. The announcement was made through a presidential decree broadcast on…
One is always shocked at the barrages of obscenity coming from a section of the polity of Edo, the prided ‘heartbeat state’ of Nigeria. For I woke up again to the unwarranted verbal and written twaddle primitively meted out on…
The Nigeria Police Force has reaffirmed its readiness to continue partnering with institutions and organizations that promote peace through youth engagement and community action. This was disclosed by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Usaini Gumel, FIPMA, psc, who represented…
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have successfully rescued two Nigerian Immigration Service officers abducted in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State. The officers, identified as David Iorwuese James and Orasuur Oliver, were kidnapped a few weeks ago near…
