By NJORIGE LYNUS AT 65, Nigeria stands not only as Africa’s most populous nation but as a testament to resilience amid historical contradictions, colonial burdens, and decades of turbulent governance. Yet, true commemoration must go beyond festivity; it requires sober reflection on the persistent crises undermining national dignity and progress. The nation remains shackled by […]
By STELLA JOHNSON OGBOVOVEH MOTORISTS, traders, and residents along the Ikpoba-Okha/Uhumwonde corridor of the Benin–Agbor Road have expressed frustration over the slow pace of rehabilitation work on the Benin–Asaba Expressway, describing the situation as disruptive to daily life and damaging to vehicles. The project, handled by the Benin-Asaba Expressway Concession Company Limited, has dragged on […]
By TOSI ORE Medical expert and Founder of Ibadan Central Hospital, Dr. Abib Olamitoye, has called on Nigerian hospitals to prioritise saving the lives of gunshot and robbery victims before demanding police reports. He warned that unnecessary treatment delays have cost many lives that doctors could have saved. Speaking in Ibadan on Tuesday, Olamitoye advised […]
By TAYO TAIWO (T.T.) OLUWOLE THE CDS Unity Basketball Championship began in Lagos with the Police Batons stunning Dodan Warriors 61–48 in their debut game. Led by standout player Kayode Balogun, the Batons dominated from start to finish, sealing their first points of the tournament. Balogun praised his teammates’ unity and vowed the side would […]
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI THE First Abia Para Badminton International Championship has opened in Umuahia with 114 athletes from 13 countries competing in 19 events. Participating nations include Brazil, India, Egypt, Tunisia, Rwanda, Cameroon, Zimbabwe, DR Congo, Mozambique, Mauritius, Burkina Faso, Peru, and host Nigeria. Declaring the tournament open, Deputy Governor Ikechukwu Emetu hailed it as […]
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH DENMARK has pledged to strengthen its partnership with Nigeria to develop the maritime sector and position the country as a leading hub in Africa. Speaking at the 10th Lagos International Maritime Week (LIMWEEK), Danish Consul-General Jette Bjerrum said Nigeria’s youthful population and vast coastline present huge opportunities for technology-driven maritime growth. […]
By ANITA KNIGHT THE Rotary Club of New Haven, Enugu, has called on governments to integrate structured reading programmes into school curricula to revive Nigeria’s declining reading culture. Speaking at its Basic Education and Literacy Project themed “Bring Back the Reading Culture” in Enugu, Rotary Club president Adaeze Nwokolo stressed the importance of reading physical […]
By OBIOMA TORI EXHIBITORS at the ongoing Abuja International Trade Fair (AITF) have voiced concerns over low patronage but remain hopeful of improved turnout before the fair ends on 6 October. Ghanaian trader Veronica Aboagye urged Nigerians to patronise her products, while Chinese vendor Zhang Wei expressed confidence that sales would pick up in the […]
By FIDELUS ZWANSON THE Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) says fraud costs the global economy over $4.7 trillion annually, nearly seven per cent of organisations’ revenues worldwide. Speaking at the launch of ISO 37003:2025, the first international fraud control standard, SON committee chair Prof. Oserheimen Osunbor said fraud persists despite internal controls and regulations, fuelled […]
By ABDUL AHMED (A.A.) RUFUS The Presidency has said ongoing road and rail projects in Northern Nigeria will unlock trade opportunities and boost the regional economy. Presidential aide Abdulaziz Abdulaziz listed the Abuja–Kaduna–Kano Expressway, Sokoto–Badagry Highway, and Kano–Katsina–Maradi rail line as key projects that will open trade routes, ease movement of goods, and create jobs. […]