FROM TRIBAL BLOOD TO NATIONAL BOND Why Nigerians Must Choose Nation Over Tribe By Chidi Ekeh. “We are not Igbo, Yoruba, Hausa, Ijaw,Tiv, or Kanuri first; we are Nigerians first.” Let this be the new anthem of our hearts. 🔥 A LESSON FROM KIGALI A Nigerian once stood in Kigali and heard something that broke…
From Iruekpen to Immortality: Stella Obasanjo Among the World’s Great First Ladies By Dikko Falilat Kehinde A lifetime is how twenty years seems, but the name of Stella Obasanjo remains fresh-smelling, a rose whose fragrance lingers after her petals fell. In the Nigerian history garden, where all the flowers have bloomed and withered, hers is…
Tinubu Reverses Maryam Sanda’s Death Sentence President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has revoked the full pardon granted Maryam Sanda, following significant “backlash” for granting a presidential pardon to Maryam who was sentenced to death for the killing of her husband, Bilyaminu Bello. President Bola Tinubu instead of a full pardon has reversed her sentence to 12…
Police condemn assault on civilian in Ekiti The Nigeria Police force Ekiti State Command has condemned the action of three policemen who assaulted a civilian in front of a police outpost in Osi-Ekiti. The Command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), SP Sunday Abutu, said the command has identified the officers. They have been taken into custody…
Big power test: Russia Announced New Missile with unlimited range. Russian leader Vladimir Putin on Sunday announced a successful final test of a new nuclear-powered cruise missile, the Burevestnik, amid Moscow’s ongoing Ukraine offensive and uncertainty over a new summit with US leader Donald Trump. “The decisive tests are now complete,” Putin said in a…
Fasoranti’s family named Patron of Senior Citizens Centre, advocates care for aged In recognition of Afenifere National Leader Pa Reuben Fasoranti’s (OFR, CFR) enduring contributions to national development and his advocacy for the welfare of the aged, his family has been appointed as one of the Patrons of the National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC) in…
Heartfelt Congratulations to Prof. Othman on His New Role as Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Dutsin-Ma! I and the entire Oludele’s family are thrilled to extend our heartfelt congratulations to you on your appointment as Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA), Katsina State. This well-deserved recognition is a testament to your outstanding academic career, exceptional…
Re: The Great ABU Zaria @63- Forward Ever 2 By Prof. MK Othman To ABU Alumni and friends, news about Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria — the great ABU — is always unfolding, as it sparks joyful memories among those united by intellectual pursuits and hopes for a bright future. My tribute to ABU Zaria received…
Housemaid, two brothers to die by hanging for robbing 87 year old woman An Ado- Ekiti High Court on Monday, sentenced two brothers and their female friend to death by hanging for robbing an 87-year-old woman of N147,000 and a watch. The convicts, Shadrack Apos (30), Lucky Akpos (33), and Adunola Precious (24) were arraigned…
6.5 tons of cocaine seized from boat off the Canary Islands after tip from U.S., Spanish police say Spanish police said Sunday that they seized 6.5 tons of cocaine and arrested nine people after a U.S. tip-off led them to raid a ship off the Canary Islands a few days ago. In a statement, police…
