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By Oloye Olaitan Adedigba Yes, Gboyega Oyetola is a hero to Remi Omowaiye and his IleriOluwa Caucus. That is their right. But political loyalty should not prevent honest assessment, especially when the facts are staring us in the face. “How is Oyetola the loser when his name was not even on the ballot?” … The post OSUN 2026: A paragraph-by-paragraph response to Omowaiye hero worship piece on Mr.…
Stanley Ihedigbo Presidency has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s proposal to restore petrol subsidy, describing the position as a reversal of his earlier stance and a policy that could impose fresh pressure on Nigeria’s finances. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and … The post Restoring petrol subsidy: Atiku’s proposal raises…
The decision by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to lift the ban on campaign activities marks the beginning of another critical phase in Nigeria’s democratic journey. As political parties, candidates and their supporters begin to mobilise for the elections, there is an urgent need for a new culture of political campaigning, one built … The post Editorial: INEC must enforce…
Mercy Iheoma Ihedigbo Leading indigenous Itsekiri businesses and prominent corporate organisations have thrown their weight behind the 2026 Itsekiri Global Homecoming, providing platforms, expertise, resources and services to support what is expected to be a major celebration of Itsekiri heritage, culture, enterprise and community. The Itsekiri Global Homecoming (IGHC), scheduled for August 16 ……
Mercy Iheoma Ihedigbo Moniepoint Microfinance Bank has unveiled an enhanced range of savings products backed by a new brand campaign, “One Step Ahead,” featuring popular Nollywood actress, filmmaker and producer, Funke Akindele, popularly known as Jenifa. The financial institution said the initiative was designed to help individuals and businesses build stronger savings habits … The post…
Mercy Iheoma Ihedigbo Coalition for Whistleblower Protection and Press Freedom (CWPPF) has condemned what it described as the violent assault, harassment, unlawful seizure and destruction of the working equipment of the Editor of Pinnacle Daily, Sunday Michael Ogwu, allegedly by police operatives attached to the Lugbe Police Division in Abuja. … The post CSP Ukorobo Uchenna allegedly led brutal…
Anene Aike, Sokoto Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has called on Nigerians to promote peaceful coexistence at all levels, stressing that peace remains the foundation for development, security, religious harmony and national progress. The Sultan made the call in Sokoto during a two-day Conflict Sensitivity Training for media practitioners and … The post Sultan urges Nigerians…
Mercy Iheoma Ihedigbo Sunday Editor, New Telegraph Newspapers, Dr. Geoffrey Ekenna, has added another significant academic achievement to his distinguished journalism career with the successful earning of a Doctorate in Peace and Security Studies from Lagos State University (LASU). The academic milestone has attracted commendations from colleagues, friends, mentees and associates, who described…
Mercy Iheoma Ihedigbo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the immediate preparation of a comprehensive National Threat Assessment and a rolling five-year Strategic Defence Operations Plan as part of renewed efforts to strengthen coordination among Nigeria’s defence, intelligence and security agencies. The President gave the directive on Wednesday during the Federal Executive … The post Tinubu…
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned two men, Gideon Bakpa Aghogho and Oscar Ebere Chukwuebuka, before the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, over alleged unlawful supply and disclosure of bank access credentials. The defendants were arraigned on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the EFCC … The post EFCC arraigns two over alleged…
By Jerome-Mario Utomi Some anniversaries simply mark the passage of time, and there are anniversaries that invite society to pause, reflect and take stock of a life poured into the service of others. The 25th priestly anniversary of Very Rev. Fr. Sebastian Ngene belongs unmistakably to the latter category. Twenty-five years in the Catholic priesthood … The post Twenty-five years in vineyard:…
Mercy Iheoma Ihedigbo City of Camden, South Carolina, has honoured the President of the South Carolina Organization of African Unity (OAU-SC), Grand Knight Emeritus Sir Tonna Okei, Asoju Oba and Ikuku Oma, for his sustained commitment to promoting African unity, cultural understanding, community development and stronger relationships between Pan-African communities and public institutions … The…
By Engr. Yeigagha Henry, JP Birthdays are sometimes treated as mere milestones on the calendar, but the birthdays of men whose lives have become intertwined with the memory of a people deserve a different language. They call for reflection, gratitude, and the kind of words that do not merely celebrate a man but attempt … The post Enaibo Asiayei: When pen becomes talking drum of culture first…
Mercy Iheoma Ihedigbo Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado-Ekiti, is set to graduate the pioneer cohort of its Professional Diploma Programme in Securities Trading and Financial Markets before the end of 2026, marking a significant step in the institution’s efforts to equip students with practical skills for careers in the financial markets. The … The post EKSU set to graduate pioneer cohort of…
By Ayobami Akinyode Olunloyo There is a distinction we do not make often enough in Nigerian public life: the distinction between politics and governance. They are connected, certainly. But they are not the same thing. Politics is the vehicle. Governance is the destination. Politics is how we contest ideas, organise movements, build coalitions, persuade … The post Partisanship must end where…
Mercy Iheoma Ihedigbo Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in collaboration with FAB Development Company Nigeria Limited, has empowered 50 youths in Kaduna State with technical skills in electricity meter repairs and electrical distribution switchgear. The five-day training and empowerment programme, held from August 10 to August 14, 2026, was designed … The post NCDMB, FAB…
