A recent revelation, a former staff in the Edo Sports Development Council has shed light on the alleged corruption, favoritism, and highhandedness of Phillip Shaibu during his tenure as supervisory head of sports development in the state. According to the,…
TODAY, Dr. Solomon Ehigiator Arase, a retired Inspector-General of the Nigeria Police and renowned philanthropist, celebrates his 69th birthday. As he marks this milestone, his life’s work and legacy serve as a testament to his unwavering commitment to public…
In a bold shift away from donor dependency, countries like Ghana, Nigeria, and Zambia are rewriting the rules of SME financing—using homegrown solutions to empower small businesses, stimulate economic growth, and reclaim financial independence. Across the continent, local pension funds,…
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stood before African leaders in Rome this January, unveiling her ambitious “Mattei Plan”—a €5.5 billion initiative aimed at tackling the root causes of migration by investing directly in Africa’s economic growth. Named after Enrico Mattei, a post-war energy…
Across Africa, a quiet revolution is reshaping how countries do business with one another. Instead of relying on the US dollar to settle trade—even with their next-door neighbors—more and more African nations are choosing to trade in their own local…
By Sufuyan Ojeifo In the grand chessboard of Nigerian politics, the South-South zone has emerged as a theatre of intrigue, ambition, and transformation. Long held as the stronghold of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), this six-state belt comprising Akwa Ibom,…
In a bid to secure Nigeria’s digital future and improve government operations, the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP)and the National Data Protection Commission (NDPC) have pledged to work closely on the strategic implementation of data protection policies across public institutions.…
BY PROF MIKE OZEKHOME, SAN, CON , OFR, FCIARB, LL.D INTRODUCTION Yelwata in Benue state has been drenched in blood. Last October, I launched 50 books at the same time in Abuja to mark my birthday. One of the…
A wave of frustration boiled over in Kano State as dozens of angry youths were seen in a now-viral video tearing down a large campaign billboard bearing the face of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other leaders of the ruling…
By Inusa Salihu, Maiduguri President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Health, Dr. Salma Anas Kolo has pledged that the government would leave no stone unturned in supporting the newly established National Orthopaedic Hospital in Azare (NOHA), the Headquarters of…
