By NJORIGE LYNUS FORMER President Olusegun Obasanjo has dismissed long-standing claims that he once pursued a third term in office, insisting he never sought such an agenda. Speaking at the Democracy Dialogue organised by the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation in Accra, Ghana, Obasanjo said no Nigerian, living or dead, could truthfully claim he solicited support for […]
By EMMANUELLA NDUONOFIT THE death of dictators has always carried with it a strange relief, like a soothing balm on a festering wound. Their demise often feels like a long-awaited exhale for those who lived under their cruelty. Take Saddam Hussein. His death sentence stirred outrage from some quarters—Syria denounced it, Hamas called it political, […]
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH THE 2025 Chief of General Customs (CGC) Volleyball Premier League roared to life in Abuja with dramatic upsets and commanding wins. In the men’s opener, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) pulled off a stunning five-set victory over defending champions Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Spikers at the Moshood Abiola […]
SOMEONE once told me some people are born without feeling — “spies of humanity,” they called them — those who live off others with smiles that hide greed. Think of the faces who run pension treasuries, who siphon what should keep the old and infirm secure. If such people are the ones vying to lead […]
By TOSI ORE THE Federal Government will roll out the Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and Nigerian Data Exchange (NGDX) platforms in early 2026 to boost governance, service delivery, and economic growth. NITDA’s Director of E-Government and Digital Economy, Dr. Salisu Kaka, said the platforms—designed to be secure, interoperable, and inclusive—will build on existing systems like […]
By SANI BATURE MEMBERS of the Nigerian Defence Academy’s 47th Regular Course gathered in Abuja for their 30th reunion, the first since leaving the academy. The three-day event began Friday with prayers and a social evening, followed by a health walk and sports on Saturday, with activities rounded off by a grand dinner. Participants included […]
By TOSI ORE NIGERIAN students made history on Saturday as they connected with NASA astronaut Dr. Zena Cardman aboard the International Space Station (ISS), marking Africa’s first live student–astronaut interaction. The event, organised by the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) in Abuja, was facilitated through Amateur Radio on the ISS, with a ground […]
By TOSI ORE THE Federal Government has inaugurated the National Energy Master Plan Implementation Committee (NEMiC) to spearhead Nigeria’s transition to cleaner and more reliable power. Speaking at the ceremony in Abuja, Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, said the committee must deliver energy solutions that impact households, industries, and communities. He […]
Q: The PDP governors filed a case at the Supreme Court on 9 April 2025. What has been the reaction to the court’s silence? Umar Sani (former political adviser to VP Namadi Sambo):“In 162 days, the highest court in Nigeria failed to determine the case brought by eleven PDP governors against the Federal Government. The […]
THE Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) has expressed deep concern over the brewing tension among ethnic nationalities in Warri, particularly in Warri South Local Government Area, stressing that peace remains the foundation for unity, development, and coexistence. In a statement issued by the Forum’s Publicity Secretary, Mr. Oghenekparobo Ehvwubare, FIMC, ANIPR, DOPF reminded stakeholders that […]