REVISIT ON NIGERIA-FRANCE RELATION: Review of Mallam Yusuf Bangura treatise. A growing part of the treatise of Mallam Yusuf Bangura from Nyon, Switzerland was serialised into VIII parts titled “Why France can’t be Nigeria’s strategic partner” carried in the opinion columns of Daily Trust, with the conclusion part on Friday 14th February 2025. It made interesting reading, however, it appears …
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Darkness In Nigeria As National Power Grid Collapses
Darkness In Nigeria As National Power Grid Collapses By Shalom Oludele Nigerians may have to suffer another period of darkness as the nation’s power grid has suffered a system collapse, leaving many parts of the country without electricity. The outage occurred just after 11:00a.m. on Wednesday, disrupting power supply across various regions in the country. Efforts made by journalists …
Read More »Tension Heightened In Borno Community As Boko Haram Commander Issues Fresh Threat
Tension Heightened In Borno Community As Boko Haram Commander Issues Fresh Threat By Shalom Oludele Residents of Banki, a border town in Bama local government area of Borno State, are living in fear following a deadly threat issued by a suspected Boko Haram commander identified as Mulwuta. According to local sources, Mulwuta warned that if the people of Banki …
Read More »Armed Bandits Storm Gulma Town Killed 1 And Many Injured
Armed Bandits Storm Gulma Town Killed 1 And Many Injured By Jameel Gulma, Kebbi In the late hours of Thursday, some suspected armed bandits stormed Gulma town in Argungu local government of Kebbi State killing one person, while many others sustained various degrees of injuries, as a result of gunshots wounds. An eye with who pleaded anonymity told our correspondent …
Read More »Ebony Herald Columnist, Prof. MK Othman, 9 others cleared for ABU VC race
By Lai Gidado Prof. MK Othman and nine other professors who have met the laid down criteria for Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) vice chancellor position have been cleared as the top contenders to appear before the selection board led by the Chairman, ABU’s Governing Council, Alhaji Mahmud Yayale Ahmed, on 4 February. Others to appear before the board include, Prof. …
Read More »The Role of Women in Building Strong Families and a Strong Nation
By Falilat Oreoluwa Dikko Women are the unseen architects of success, not just in the home but in society at large. Behind every great man is a woman whose strength, dedication, and sacrifices help shape not only his life but the course of history. Throughout the world, women have proven time and again that their support is fundamental to the …
Read More »Re: The Beauty of China, its People, and Accentuated Lessons
By Prof. M. K. Othman China’s narrative is not fading, and many people share my view of the country: admiration, envy, and respect. A large population is typically associated with chaotic and undisciplined behavior, as control and regulation become challenging, but this is not the case with China. The population is exceptionally high, representing over 17% of the world’s …
Read More »FG Alerts Nigerians On Imminent Electricity Tariff Hike
FG Alerts Nigerians On Imminent Electricity Tariff Hike By Shalom Oludele The Federal Government has indicated that electricity tariffs will be increased in the coming months as part of efforts to attract private investment into the power sector. The government, however, said that the planned increase needed to be balanced by subsidies for less-affluent electricity users. Bloomberg quoted the …
Read More »Yahaya Bello: The Transformation Catalyst of Okene and Beyond
By: Farouk Ozigi Onimisi (The White Orator) Growing up in Okene, Kogi State, I am a witness to the firsthand transformative impact of Alh. Yahaya Bello’s administration as Executive Governor of Kogi State from 2016-2024. His leadership has been a game-changer for the Ebira people, restoring our pride in our heritage. Unlike in the past when we hesitated to reveal …
Read More »4 Soldiers Feared Dead And Several Others Injured As Driver Rams Car Into Troops In Lagos
4 Soldiers Feared Dead And Several Others Injured As Driver Rams Car Into Troops In Lagos By Shalom Oludele Four soldiers from Myoung Barracks in Yaba, Lagos State, were reportedly killed on Friday morning after a vehicle, allegedly driven by a drunk driver, rammed into them during their monthly road jogging exercise outside the barracks in the early hours …
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