By INIOBONG AKPAN The Comment That Sparked Debate WHEN Umo Eno remarked that he is “not the state’s personal receptionist,” the statement triggered mixed reactions in Akwa Ibom. Critics described it as dismissive, while supporters argued it was a realistic acknowledgment of the demands of public office. Beyond the political undertones, the remark raises a broader […]
A Night of Tribute and Reflection NIGERIA’S political and cultural elite gathered at Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos on 1st March 2026, as the 20th edition of the Silverbird Man of the Year (SMOTY) Awards celebrated outstanding national figures. Among the most emotional moments of the evening was the posthumous conferment of a Lifetime […]
Arenyeka Emerges by Consensus THE Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has elected Chief Solomon Arenyeka as its new State Chairman, signaling the start of a renewed push toward the 2027 general elections. Arenyeka emerged through consensus at the party’s State Congress held at the Cenotaph in Asaba. His emergence was part […]
Clerics Call for Urgent Presidential Intervention THE Anambra State chapter of the Pentecostal Bishops Association has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to release the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, warning that his continued incarceration could fuel unrest in the South-East. The appeal was made at the end of […]
Outrage Over Iran Leader’s Killing DEMONSTRATIONS swept through major Nigerian cities on Monday as members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) protested the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Khamenei was killed during a large-scale military offensive by the United States and Israel, triggering retaliatory missile strikes from Tehran and escalating tensions […]
Warning of Imminent Price Shock AN economic expert has cautioned that petrol prices in Nigeria may soon reach ₦1,000 per litre if ongoing military tensions between the United States, Israel and Iran escalate further. Paul Alaje, Chief Economist at SPM Professionals, issued the warning during an appearance on Politics Today on Channels Television. He said […]
Pump Prices Rise in Major Cities PETROL prices have surged across parts of Nigeria, with pump prices hitting ₦960 per litre in Abuja and ₦935 per litre in Lagos, following escalating tensions in the Middle East that have disrupted global oil markets. The increase comes days after Dangote Refinery adjusted its ex-depot price by ₦100, […]
Government Releases 2026 Climate Projection THE Abia State Government has released its 2026 Climate Outlook and Agricultural Advisory, urging farmers to adopt climate-smart practices to maximise yields and mitigate weather-related risks in the coming planting season. The Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr. Cliff Agbaeze, unveiled the outlook in a statement issued by the ministry’s Public Relations […]
A First Lady’s Final Journey WHEN Stella Obasanjo travelled to Spain in October 2005 for cosmetic surgery, the procedure was expected to be routine. Instead, it ended in tragedy that would prompt a cross-border legal battle and renewed scrutiny of private medical practice. Mrs. Obasanjo died on 23 October 2005, following complications from liposuction surgery […]
Proposal for Multi-Stakeholder Monitoring Body A power sector stakeholder, Mr. Princewill Okorie, has called on the Federal Government to establish a national monitoring team to supervise the operations of Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos). Speaking in Abuja, Okorie said the proposed body should include representatives from government agencies, civil society organisations, electricity consumers, private sector players, […]