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 …

  By Chris Mark The Commissioners for Sports and Chairmen of Sports Commissions in the nine mandate states of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) have hailed the leadership of the commission for establishing the Niger Delta Sports Festival, saying it will greatly impact sports and human capital development across the region. At a stakeholders meeting with NDDC and heads …

Ebola: Nigeria On High Alert As NCDC Updates Emergency Contingency Plan By Shalom Oludele The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has heightened surveillance efforts following the confirmation of an Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in Uganda. Speaking in Abuja, NCDC Director-General Dr. Jide Idris reassured Nigerians that while no cases have been reported in the country, measures …

 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 …

  By Olaniyi Gbenga   Following the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, the Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, CP Joseph Eribo, has instructed the immediate enforcement of the mandatory Third-Party Insurance Policy for all motor vehicles in the state. In a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Sunday Abutu, the Commissioner urged all vehicle …

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 …

  By Abibu Shehu Ibrahim The government of Kano State has earmarked N2.5 billion for mass weddings across its 44 Local Government Areas in the 2025 fiscal year. The State Commissioner for Planning and Budget, Musa Shanono, stated this while breaking down the state’s N719.7 billion budget for 2025. Shanono also said the sum of N4 billion was set aside …

ABUJA: Police rescue woman from suspected ritualist in Wuse The Nigeria Police Federal Capital Territory Command has rescued a young woman from a suspected armed ritualist. This was made known in a statement shared by the Command Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday. According to the statement, the incident occurred at a hotel in …

Ekiti govt trains new health workers, emphasises professionalism Ekiti State Commissioner for Capacity Development and Training, Prof. Patrick Tedela, has restated the government’s commitment to regularly training health workers to maintain top-tier healthcare service delivery in the state. Speaking at a three-day orientation workshop for newly employed clinical and non-clinical officers of the State Hospitals’ Management Board, Prof. Tedela highlighted …

Blaze engulfs filling station in Dutse after tanker explosion A fire erupted at a filling station in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital, on Thursday evening during the offloading of fuel in Kiyawa Local Government Area, Northwest Nigeria. The incident, which took place around 8 p.m. at Shakkotu along Kiyawa Road, Dutse, was reportedly triggered when a person answered a phone …

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 …

JAMB Postpones 2025 UTME Registration Date By Shalom Oludele The Joint Admissions and  Matriculation Board (JAMB) has postpone registration for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The board said that the new commencement date for the 2025 UTME exam registration is Monday, February 3, 2025, instead of the initial Friday, January 31, 2025 announced. This is made known in …

DIGITAL AGE PARENTING Femi Adekunle on Parenting I say it often and often, parents must upgrade. Imagine (yes, just imagine it) that your 15-year-old daughter is on her gadget whilst you are sitting by her side. She does not get nervous to hide her conversation from you and she continues to chat with her friend. That alone gives you comfort. …

The Role of Women in Building Strong Families: A Cornerstone for Society In every corner of the globe, women have served as the bedrock of families, providing the support and nurturing that fosters growth and resilience. As the architects of the home, women play multifaceted roles that extend beyond traditional boundaries to contribute significantly to social and economic development. In …

New CP Pledges Partnership with NUJ to Eradicate Fake Journalists …as Ekiti NUJ reconstitutes Taskforce Committee on Quackery The new Commissioner of Police, Ekiti State Command, Joseph Eribo has pledged to partner with the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Ekiti State Council to eradicate fake Journalists in the State. The CP, who made the disclosure on Wednesday during the January …