By Okechukwu Nwanguma Imo State’s notorious Anti-Kidnapping Unit, popularly known as Tiger Base, has once again made the headlines – not for rescuing victims or solving crimes, but for torture and extrajudicial killing. The gruesome death…

Why Nnamdi Kanu’s continued detention undermines peace in Southeast

By Okechukwu Nwanguma, The Southeast region of Nigeria – once celebrated for its high literacy, thriving markets, and entrepreneurial energy – is today witnessing a dangerous decline. Once peaceful and industrious, it has become a zone…

When recording corruption becomes a crime: Outrageous case of Trade Fair DPO

By Okechukwu Nwanguma In August 2025, two young Nigerians – Onyeama Felix, 31, and Agboola Titilayo, 27 – were arrested and charged by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Trade Fair Division, CSP Elebute Olabisi, for…

A good idea gone wrong? Why crashing food prices will hurt Nigeria’s farmers, food System

By Chi Tola Roberts In October, I travelled to Northern Nigeria and spent two months visiting farms, cooperatives, and agricultural communities. What I saw and heard left me deeply concerned. Farmers are saddened, discouraged, and in…

Rising pillars: My journey of empowering women, youth in agriculture

By Chi Tola Roberts When I received the call that I had been selected as the recipient of the “Pillar of Women and Youth Empowerment in Agriculture” at the Nigeria’s Pride Awards, I took a moment…

Customs, media must work together for efficiency, says Comptroller Oshoba

Customs Area Comptroller, Apapa Command, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Comptroller Oluwadare Oshoba, has stressed the importance of a strong partnership between the Customs Service and the media, noting that effective communication and collaboration with journalists are…

Seme Customs Boss targets checkpoint reduction to improve trade at border

Stanley Ihedigbo Customs Area Comptroller, Seme Customs Command, Comptroller Wale Adenuga, has emphasized the need to streamline border operations and reduce the number of checkpoints between Seme and Lagos to promote free trade and economic growth.…

Glamour as Senator Omisore, Ooni, Olu of Temidire, others grace Chief Kunle Omisore Thomas’s daughter’s wedding

L-R: Chief Mrs Florence Ojengbede; Bride mother, Mrs Olusayo Omisore Thomas; Groom Father, Engr Aderibigbe; Groom, Ayomide Aderibigbe; Bride, Iyanuoluwa Omisore Thomas; Bride Father, Chief Kunle Omisore Thomas; and Groom mother, Taiwo Aderibigbe. It was a…

Dr. Dennis Otuaro’s determination to forerun educational reform in Niger Delta region

By Asiayei Enaibo The Biblical maxim: “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn” is true of Chief Dennis Otuaro’s rule as the PAP administrator in…

ntel CEO confident in Nigeria’s tech comeback, eyes innovation growth

Chief Executive Officer of NatCom Development & Investment Limited (trading as ntel), Mr. Soji Maurice-Diya, says the company remains bullish about its market comeback in Q1 2026, unveiling a renewed strategy to fill what he describes…

Natasha’s stand: Action Collective celebrates Senator’s brave two -year journey

A national policy and advocacy group, Action Collective, has congratulated Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, on her second anniversary in office, commending her resilience, courage, and unwavering commitment to public service despite political…