…rather than political rhetoric. Arodiogbu urged Nigerians to evaluate political actors based on governance records, verifiable facts and their ability to sustain economic progress. He further argued that the South-East and other parts of the country would benefit more from the continued implementation of existing refor…

…across Labiran and Oke-Are, he faced heavy criticism and blame from short-sighted detractors. Decades later, those roads are still actively in use, serving the public and keeping our people happy. Today, Governor Makinde faces similar battles for thinking ahead. Ibadan residents and the people of Oyo State at large mus…

…phantom projects reappear year after year with increased allocations, enriching contractors and their political patrons while the roads remain unbuilt and the hospitals remain unequipped. Oyedele’s assurance that “every naira and every dollar we borrow must add more value than the amount borrowed” would be laughable if…

…governance. What are your expectations for the 2027 general elections, and what factors do you believe will shape their outcomes? The 2027 elections should not be reduced to another contest among political parties. They should provide an opportunity for citizens to redefine the purpose and direction of our democracy. M…

…he outlined four key targets. “Mr Bakrin attached firm targets to each of the four factors he identified as determining competitiveness: power delivered to industrial clusters at 8–10 cents per kilowatt-hour around the clock; industrial lending in single digits at meaningful volume; port clearance in under seven days,…

…reportedly affected were filmmaker Martin Scorsese, Star Wars creator George Lucas, actors Neil Patrick Harris, Rami Malek, Sharon Stone and Michael Douglas, as well as British director Danny Boyle.Fowler said the breach was particularly concerning because of the level of privacy usually maintained by those affected. "…

…much of which relates to petitioners, suspects, witnesses, complainants, employees, contractors, consultants and members of the public. “Every personal record in the Commission’s custody represents an individual’s dignity, privacy and trust, making it imperative for officers to ensure that such information is handled l…

…of service. The remaining four respondents cited distance and personal reasons as the factors that influenced their redeployments. Corps members becoming endangered Beyond individual testimonies, a review of available data on attacks, kidnappings, disappearances, and survey findings highlights growing concerns about th…

…groups. With a few days to the election, political pundits have analysed some of the factors that will shape the outcome of the poll, especially for Adeleke,. Adeleke: Swimming in a stormy ocean In 2022, Adeleke defeated then Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of the APC by 28,344 votes after polling 403,371 votes. Adeleke le…

…over 35 years. He explained that both partners should be evaluated medically since male factors contribute to infertility in about 40–50% of cases. Fiebai, however, urged women to avoid self-medication, hormone abuse, and unlicensed practitioners, miracle cures, or promises of guaranteed pregnancy. “No desire for mothe…

…emerged from former military officers, intelligence operatives, diplomats and political actors, with books and interviews offering different versions of what happened during Abacha’s final hours. Amachree, a retired Assistant Director of the DSS who served during the Abacha administration, recently rekindled the contro…

Ini Edo and IK Ogbonna were spotted together heading to Soso Soberekon's wedding in Warri on July 24, 2026Fans who spotted the video quickly noted that the late Alexx Ekubo would have completed the trioMany commenters expressed concern over IK Ogbonna's appearance, saying grief over his friend's death was visibleFind i…

…imbalance in the voting pattern before the September election. He argued that the real actors who make football possible were being relegated in the running of their own affairs by those he termed as ‘outsiders’. “If you look at a football match,” he began, “who are those that are the real actors on the pitch? The play…

…a university dies, funding may no longer be as smooth as it used to be. There are many factors the Vice-Chancellor may have considered before taking such decisions. Patronage may also have declined over time. If revenue is no longer sufficient, the institution may have to take difficult decisions to survive,” he said.…

…any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors. DEA, HHS-OIG, and FBI are investigating the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jacqueline DerOvanesian for the Southern District of Florida and Trial Attorney Angela Benoit of the Criminal Division's Fraud Section are prosecuting the…

…plot against him during his first term and secretly worked with some political actors to prevent his re-election in 2003. THE GRAVE IS NOT A WITNESS BOX- ATIKU REPLIES OBASANJOFormer Vice President of Nigeria and Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has faulted former Preside…

…ecosystem.” According to INEC, Amupitan said the initiative had provided political actors with a platform to commit to non-violence, thereby strengthening “the sovereignty of the will of the Nigerian people.” Describing the visit as “a pilgrimage of appreciation” for Abubakar’s contributions to peaceful coexistence, pe…

A member of the House of Representatives, Chinedu Obika, has revealed that contractors handling constituency projects under the scheme are being owed on jobs dating back to 2024. He said this had made contractors increasingly reluctant to take on new projects tied to the National Assembly. The lawmaker, who represents…

…of the IDFP under the theme ‘Hate Speech and Violence: The Role of State and Non-State Actors in Nation-Building,’ the conference drew Christian and Muslim clerics, government officials, peacebuilding practitioners, civil society groups, journalists, women and youth leaders to examine practical ways of countering relig…

…to protect an actor's marriage. Reacting to the criticism in a video, Biodun said actors and their spouses understand the demands of the profession, adding that decisions about intimate scenes are discussed before filming. She explained that while some actors decline kissing scenes due to personal beliefs and directors…

…security situation, noting that the country’s security challenges stem from “multiple factors, including terrorism, banditry, communal conflicts, resource competition, and criminality, rather than religious persecution alone.” The meeting also addressed democratic governance, migration, regional security, developments…

Demands crackdown on non-state actors By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR The Igbo community in Cross River State has raised the alarm over alleged illegal taxation and daily harassment by non-state actors, warning that the situation is crippling businesses across the state. The concerns were raised during an interactive sessio…

…palaces, the traditional rulers, their locations, the implementing agencies and the contractors. The refusal to do so leaves Nigerians with only one conclusion-that this may be another elaborate conduit for siphoning public funds," he added. The ADC presidential candidate maintained that the statement was not directed…

…that poverty, displacement, inadequate parental care and domestic violence were major factors pushing children onto the streets. Mshelia expressed concern over the growing number of vulnerable children engaged in street begging and other survival activities. The NHRC coordinator urged parents and guardians to take grea…

…Airways to sustain operations in challenging markets, maintain respectable load factors, control operating costs and expand cautiously into regional destinations. It is a reminder that in aviation, profitability is often determined not by operating the biggest aircraft, but by operating the most appropriate one. For in…