By AYOOLA FASEYI THE days following the November 20 sentencing of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu brought an eruption of outrage across social media. “Yorubas do not like Igbos,” many users claimed. “What have we done to deserve this hate?” These sweeping grievances circulated with such force that people far removed from the issue were […]
By NJORIGE LYNUS THE Auditor-General of the Federation has uncovered serious financial irregularities at the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), revealing that the agency spent ₦118.75 million in 2022 without any supporting documentation. The finding raises concerns about weak internal controls and questionable spending practices within one of Nigeria’s key regulatory institutions. The revelations are detailed […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE SPECULATION over whether Asaba would remain the capital of the proposed Anioma State has been firmly dispelled following a review of the official Anioma State Creation Bill. Social media rumours had claimed the capital might be reassigned to another city once the state is created, but the bill leaves no room for […]
DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has applauded the Nigerian Navy for its vital role in safeguarding the nation’s maritime environment and protecting key oil and gas facilities. He described the Navy as indispensable to Nigeria’s security and economic stability. The Governor gave the commendation on Monday in Asaba when he received the Chief […]
By MELVIN KOFFA NIGERIA’S subnational governments are once again facing a crisis of credibility: despite receiving the highest revenue inflows in their history, states collectively owe contractors and retirees a staggering ₦1.06 trillion. BudgIT’s 2025 State of States report paints a troubling picture of fiscal indiscipline, misplaced priorities, and deepening structural weaknesses across the federation. […]
By OBI DAVIES REGGAE legend Jimmy Cliff, one of Jamaica’s most influential musicians, has died at 81. His wife, Latifa Chambers, announced he passed away after a seizure followed by pneumonia, describing him as a beloved husband whose fans sustained him throughout his career. Born James Chambers in 1944 in St. James, Jamaica, Cliff rose […]
By ESTHER McWILLIS-IKHIDE A fresh audit of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has exposed a sprawling web of financial irregularities running into more than ₦61 billion, raising new questions about transparency and accountability at Africa’s largest state-run oil company. The findings, contained in the 2022 Annual Report on Non-Compliance by the Office of […]
By TIMOTHY HAGGERTY-NWOKOLO THE recent attack on Eruku, a Kwara community ravaged by bandits, has revived a grim history many thought was long buried. Nearly 200 years ago, the town was devastated through a strategy of deception and isolation—one quarter at a time—until only ten people and a dog remained. Today, residents fear a haunting […]
By TINA TOLUTOPE CRAYFISH traders across Lagos say rising fuel prices and worsening supply challenges are behind the sharp increase in seafood costs, a trend that is squeezing profit margins and discouraging buyers in major markets. From Asolo and Agric markets in Ikorodu to Oyingbo Market on Lagos Island, traders report that transportation costs, bad […]
By DIANA CHUKWUKA CATHOLICS across Lagos State on Sunday joined the global Church to celebrate the Feast of Christ the King, marked with colourful processions and public professions of faith. The solemnity, instituted in 1925 by Pope Pius XI, proclaims Jesus as King of the Universe and reminds believers that His reign transcends all earthly […]