IGBO spirituality is a complex tapestry of forces and principles, embodied in a pantheon of deities that govern nature, morality, and human destiny. At the top is Chukwu (Chi-Ukwu), the Supreme Source—too vast to be worshipped directly. Ala/Ani, Mother Earth, upholds morality, justice, fertility, and the laws of the land, while Amadioha wields thunder, lightning, […]
By SANI BATURE THE Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced a crackdown on unregistered Point of Sale (POS) operators across Nigeria, effective 1 January 2026. The move comes after a rise in POS operators functioning without proper registration, violating CAMA 2020 and CBN Agent Banking Regulations. In a statement on Saturday, CAC warned that all […]
By TAYO TAIWO (T. T.) OLUWOLE THE 2026 FIFA World Cup draw, held in Washington, D.C., has revealed the 12 groups for the expanded 48-team tournament, set to take place from 11 June to 19 July across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Group A features Mexico alongside South Africa, South Korea, and a yet-to-be-decided […]
By IKE UZOR-NZUBECHI SPOTIFY’S 2025 Wrapped report shows Afrobeats continuing its meteoric rise, with global listenership up by 22% in the past year. The genre’s growth mirrors a broader explosion of interest in African music, powered heavily by engagement from Nigeria — where users logged over 1.3 billion hours on Spotify and increased their time […]
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI AS the 2026 World Cup final draw unfolds in Washington, D.C., Nigeria will be conspicuously absent — watching the global show from home for the second straight tournament. The Super Eagles’ qualifying hopes ended in Rabat after a dramatic penalty shootout loss to DR Congo, a failure that has […]
How Culture, Politics and Law Deny LGBT Humanity in Nigeria IN Nigeria, debates about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people are seldom abstract. They determine whether millions can live openly, access health care, raise families, join civil society or even avoid arrest. This investigation traces why, despite global shifts toward recognition, Nigeria’s social, political […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE DELTA State First Lady and Founder of the You Matter Charity Foundation, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, has urged royal mothers across the state to strengthen unity, support one another, and continue praying for peace and progress in their kingdoms. She made the call during the End-of-Year Banquet held in honour […]
NORTHERN Nigeria’s political landscape has long been shaped by complex historical, cultural, and ethnic forces. Today, the region’s distribution of political leadership has re-opened debates about representation, identity, and the legacy of power structures dating back more than a century. Across the 19 northern states, each governed by an elected governor, a […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE ASABA was filled with excitement on Saturday as the maiden 10km Asaba International Road Race kicked off at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, drawing more than 4,000 athletes from Nigeria and abroad. The race was officially flagged off by the Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty Prof. Epiphany Azinge, SAN, OON, who conceived […]
BY SYLVESTER ASOYA AGULU, a town in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State, is closely associated with two distinguished Nigerian figures: Mr. Peter Obi, Labour Party presidential candidate in the last general election, and the late Professor Dora Akunyili, renowned public servant, scholar and former Director-General of NAFDAC. However, beyond its notable personalities, Agulu […]