By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH ANTHONY Joshua’s name is synonymous with modern boxing greatness — world titles, sold-out stadiums, and a global fan base. But behind the fame is a story of grit, resilience, and discipline that few truly know. Here are ten remarkable facts that reveal the man behind the gloves. Rooted in NigeriaBorn Anthony […]
By OBIOMA TORI THE federal government’s newly gazetted tax laws promise a historic shift in Nigeria’s fiscal landscape. Among the most talked-about provisions is the 20% rent relief for tenants, capped at ₦500,000. On paper, this appears to be a victory for millions of Nigerians struggling with rising housing costs. In reality, it exposes both […]
THE Ibe-Ebidouwei of Ijaw Nation and Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has felicitated with His Royal Majesty, Monbene III, the Ama-Okosu of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom, on the celebration of his 10th coronation anniversary. In a statement personally signed by him, Tompolo described the milestone […]
By FIDELUS ZWANSON NIGERIA’S private charter aviation sector has, for years, been a theatre of fraud. At the centre of it lies the abuse of the Temporary Import Permit (TIP)—a loophole that allows foreign-registered jets to fly freely across our skies while denying the country billions in badly needed revenue. The scandal is not just […]
By OBIARAERI, Nnaemeka Onyeka FOR too long, the South East has blamed “external forces” for its lack of a functioning river port, a massive international airport, and industrial transformation. But the truth is uncomfortable: no one is stopping us—except ourselves. Our failure lies not in geography or federal neglect, but in a toxic mix of […]
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI ALL 20 Golden Eaglets players have passed the mandatory MRI age tests ahead of the WAFU-B U17 Tournament in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire. The screenings were conducted on Thursday by CAF’s medical team. Nigeria’s U17 boys will open their Group B campaign against Benin Republic on September 24 before facing Burkina Faso. Group […]
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH BENIN Republic have suffered a major setback ahead of next month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Nigeria, with teenage striker Rodolfo Aloko ruled out through injury. The 18-year-old Charlotte FC forward sustained a knee problem in the Cheetahs’ 2-1 win over Lesotho and is set to undergo surgery, […]
By FIDELUS ZWANSON THE Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) says attracting both domestic and foreign investment is critical for Nigeria to sustain economic growth and deliver prosperity. Ahead of the 31st Nigerian Economic Summit scheduled for 6–8 October in Abuja, NESG Acting Head of Strategic Communication, Ayanyinka Ayanlowo, stressed that investor confidence hinges on strong […]
By TINA TOLUTOPE LABOUR Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticised the federal government for failing to complete the National Library in Abuja, following First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s appeal for birthday donations to fund the project. Obi described the gesture as “noble and selfless” but called it an indictment of Nigeria, questioning why a nation […]
By NJORIGE LYNUS A Crisis of Manifestos IN today’s Nigeria, political manifestos have become glossy pamphlets for campaigns rather than binding social contracts with the people. Civil society groups, political scientists, and party leaders agree: the collapse of manifesto-driven governance is at the heart of Nigeria’s democratic dysfunction. Governors, once bound by party ideology, now […]