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3 hours ago
Sir: Among the strongest beliefs that have worked themselves perfectly into the human psyche is that of eternity or paradise, a place said to be the final abode of those who live their lives as piously as they can thereby deserving of such eternal bliss and perpetuity as their reward.
1 day ago
When Mr Chiedu Ebie, the chairman, Governing Board, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), noted that the commission is poised to fast-track development of the Niger Delta region, only but few paid attention to that remark; but with the current accelerated and coordinated development ongoing in the region, it is obvious that Ebie’s remark has become a word made flesh.
1 day ago
As concerned citizens, we cannot ignore the urgent need for action in addressing the critical humanitarian and social welfare challenges facing our nation, especially in the wake of recent events such as the Kuriga kidnapped students' ordeal. It's evident that since the suspension of Honorable Betta Edu and the subsequent investigation into the activities of…
1 day ago
In the fight against corruption, whistleblowers serve as courageous guardians of integrity and accountability, often risking their livelihoods and personal safety to expose wrongdoing. This is evident from the bold and courageous move by Dr Betta Edu to expose the sleaze in her ministry which exposed the illegal transfer by the disgraced former National Co-ordinator…
2 days ago
As an indigene of Anambra State, I watched our Governor, Prof. Charles Soludo deliver his two years’ scorecard at the International Conference Centre Awka, before an audience, comprising South East governors
3 days ago
Sir: Few days ago, the Federal Government began distribution of 42,000 metric tonnes of assorted grains to Nigerians in the Northwest.
3 days ago
He will be turning 72 on Friday, March, 29, 2024. But in a nod to the current mood across the nation (occasioned by the hardship and insecurity in the land) President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said he wouldn’t be celebrating that auspicious day. Instead, according to a release from his media office, he has told…
24 Mar
ARETE Book Club, an Abuja-based literary community of over 170 career and business professionals in Africa, in its recent Book Review on “Prosperity Paradox: How Innovation Can Lift Nations Out of Poverty” written by Clayton Christensen, EfosaEjomoand Karen Dillon
22 Mar
Sir:When leaders lack the needed knowledge to administer the ideal leadership services to their people but focus on devilish things to do to enable them rule forever, their people will indeed suffer, be poor, die and be buried in shame as we have been witnessing massacre and mass burials of our people almost every time.
22 Mar
On May 29, 2023, the three toughest jobs in Nigeria were the job of President of Nigeria, the Governor of the Central Bank and the Group Managing Director of the NNPC. That same day, Muhammadu Buhari's presidency concluded, and Bola Tinubu took office. Barely a week after assuming office President Tinubu removed Godwin Emefiele as…
22 Mar
Those who cannot persuade others by the force of their arguments, it is said, usually try to intimidate them with force … or the threat thereof. But if they thought that by so doing, they could cow someone like Senator (Mrs.) Oluremi Tinubu, they were sadly mistaken. Earlier in 2024, the nation was rudely awakened…
21 Mar
In his inaugural address on May 29th, 2023, Governor Umo Eno, had laid out in a succinct and concise manner how involved he would be in the struggles of the poor and the vulnerable. He had stated thus “To those of you who may be struggling to put food on your table, I will be…
21 Mar
Children are the future leaders of tomorrow. This is a universal and unchanging truth. Any country that decides to go against this truth would soon find itself to be a lie.

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The FCT Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Mr Olusola Odumosu, has inaugurated the Corps Female Strike Force to protect schools in the territory.
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About six months after President Bola Tinubu recalled all career and non-career ambassadors in diplomatic missions worldwide, their offices in embassies and consulates have remained vacant.
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Nigeria’s sole surviving club in CAF’s inter-club competitions, Rivers United, are billed to host the first leg of the Confederation Cup final if they qualify for the title game.
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has auctioned N1.64 trillion worth of treasury bills.
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Brethren, our immersion in the school of Ramadan is progressing steadily. Yes, the ‘school’ of Ramadan.
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Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have blamed the surge in the activities of taxicab robbers, popularly known as ‘one chance’, on the failure to make a success of the Abuja Urban Mass Transport Company (AUMTC), which ran aground, over 400 buses procured in 2005 for mass transit.
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In lieu of the increase in passenger traffic this season, Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL) has assured safety, security, and better customer experience for travellers using the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2) facility in Lagos.
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Amidst several challenges confronting the power sector, including limited access to critical resources, the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has unveiled plans to liaise with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)...