THE VERY NEARLY AVOIDED FOLLY: WHAT THE GUINEA BISSAU COUP SHOULD TEACH NIGERIA By Olaitan Adesina The news of yet another coup in Guinea Bissau arrived with the weariness of a familiar disappointment. Soldiers appeared on national television announcing that they had seized power, suspended the electoral process, shut the borders and assumed control of…
NLNG, NCDMB to Collaborate in Asset Intervention Programme Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) and the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) engaged in productive discussions towards collaboration in support of NLNG’s planned revamp and enhancement of key operational facilities in Trains 1 to 6 of the NLNG Plant. The initiative is aimed at improving asset…
Oba Onifiye Adimula set for grand celebration of 3rd Coronation Anniversary Preparations are in top gear in Idado Ijesa Kingdom, Atakunmosa East Local Government Area of Osun State, as His Royal Majesty, Alaiyeluwa Oba Kehinde Adebowale Taiwo (Orilobamise Jowele-LoriOoko II), Onifiye Adimula of Idado Ijesa, prepares to celebrate the 3rd anniversary of his coronation. Speaking…
Bayelsians Jubilate, As Gov Douye Diri Launche’s Newly Acquired Aircraft. By Chris Mark Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri on Tuesday launches one of his two newly acquired aircraft after landing from Abuja to it’s airport. The aircraft, ATR-72/600 The ATR-72/600 aircraft, took off from the domestic wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja,…
RUGIPO honours Ondo Energy Commissioner, Alabi, with excellence award In recognition of his notable contributions to the state’s energy sector, the Faculty of Engineering Technology, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo (RUGIPO), has presented Ondo State Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Engr. (Dr.) Johnson Jaiyeola Alabi, with the Award of Excellence in Energy Development. The award…
24 abducted Kebbi Schoolgirls regain freedom after 8 days in captivity All 24 schoolgirls abducted from Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS), Maga, in Kebbi State have regained their freedom eight days after terrorists launched a pre-dawn attack on the school. The students were taken hostage on November 17, 2025, in an assault that…
Salamatu-WOFAN on Carbon Financing: Turning Adversity into Prosperity By Prof. M.K. Othman This is a follow-up to my article published on August 20th, 2025, with a slightly different title, “Salamatu-WOFAN on Climate Change: Turning Adversity into Prosperity,” featured in this column. WOFAN, under the ICON 2 project funded by the Mastercard Foundation, organized a high-level…
Katsina investment summit: Wazirin Ida unveils blueprint for economic growth, stability. By Lai Gidado Former Permanent Secretary in the Presidency and elder statesman, Wazirin Katsina (Sen.) Ibrahim M. Ida, CON, has warned that Nigeria risks perpetual underdevelopment unless governments commit to consistent policy implementation and embrace private sector-driven growth. Sen. Ida gave the charge on…
America and the Parable of a Now-Disgraced Country (3), by Hassan Gimba We have seen how America behaves when it sets its sights on invading a country. All the indices regarding Nigeria point in that direction. Its President has set the ball rolling, and we can already see how the chips are falling into place….
38 Eruku worshippers regains freedom as Gov. AbdulRazaq hails Tinubu’s swift action Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (CON), has confirmed the safe release of 38 worshippers abducted during the attack on Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area. The victims were freed on Sunday following sustained rescue efforts coordinated by security agencies…
