By AMINA USMAN ABDULRAHMAN NIGERIA’S higher education landscape is set to welcome a new institution focused exclusively on female education as Tazkiyah University, Zaria, opens applications for its 2026/2027 academic session. The university, located in Kaduna State, is inviting qualified female candidates to apply through UTME, Direct Entry and transfer admission. Its programmes cover a […]
A work of fiction can entertain, provoke reflection or preserve a society’s memory. Sometimes, however, a fictional character can cross the boundary between the printed page and real life, leaving behind a moral lesson that shapes an individual’s choices for decades. That was the experience of Honourable Barrister Clinton Ayabowei. As a young student, Ayabowei […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE Asaba Rebuilds From 1967 Tragedy THE Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty Prof. Epiphany Azinge, SAN, OON, says Asaba has moved beyond the trauma of the 1967 massacre. He said the community has emerged stronger, more united and more developed despite the killing of more than 1,000 indigenes during the Nigerian Civil […]
Veteran Journalist Honoured on Diamond Jubilee CHIEF Press Secretary to the Governor of Delta State, Sir Festus Ahon, has felicitated with veteran journalist and media executive, Mr. Emmanuel Enebeli, as he marks his 60th birthday, describing him as one of Delta State’s distinguished voices in journalism and strategic communication. In a congratulatory message, Ahon praised […]
By TOFF KULERE Education Is Meant to Build, Not Break EVERY institution of learning rests on a simple but profound principle: education exists to develop human potential. Degrees certify knowledge, but mentorship shapes lives. Long after students forget lecture notes and examination questions, they often remember how their teachers made them feel. This is why […]
Introduction AMERICAN novelist and essayist Marilynne Robinson and Norwegian Nobel laureate Jon Fosse recently sat down with writer and literary critic Merve Emre for an extended conversation exploring faith, theology, literature, language and the place of religion in modern society. Held ahead of Robinson’s Fosse Lecture in Norway, the discussion examined how both writers understand […]
Oborevwori, Delta Leaders Honour Late Sunday Kotor at Funeral Service Governor Leads Final Tribute DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Friday led government officials, political leaders and mourners in paying their final respects to the late Mr. Sunday Kotor, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Protocol, during his funeral service in Okwagbe […]
Oborevwori Condoles Bishop Aruakpor Over Mother’s Passing, Says She Lived a Fulfilled Life Governor Urges Gratitude Amid Grief DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has called on the family of the late Mama Ruth Aruakpor to remain thankful to God for her fulfilled life and enduring legacy, describing her transition as the celebration of […]
Pilgrims Lift Nigeria in Prayer During Hajj PILGRIMS from Kwara State have offered special prayers for peace, unity, and national development during the ongoing Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca. The prayer session, held on Sunday, saw worshippers seeking divine intervention for stability in Nigeria, while also praying for the continued progress of their home state. Focus […]
Royal Tribute at a Historic Milestone HIS Royal Majesty, Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge, joined dignitaries, family members, and well-wishers to celebrate the 100th birthday of Pa Emmanuel Ogbechie in a thanksgiving service held at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church in Idumuje-Ugboko, Delta State. The centenary celebration drew wide attention, reflecting the stature of the celebrant within both […]