Tony Okoh, Uyo Ibeno Clan Council has urged the Akwa Ibom State Government to disregard the controversial Akwa Ibom State Map Establishment Law, 2023, insisting that only the National Boundary Commission (NBC) possesses the constitutional authority…

Editorial: A government must protect its citizens, not present them with bills

Federal Government’s position that Nigerians seeking to return home from South Africa due to xenophobic attacks must bear the cost of their evacuation has sparked outrage and disappointment across the country. At a moment when fear,…

Ranking for what? OGD men cooking without ingredients

By Dr Arabambi Abayomi You wake up every morning to stories that defy even logic and rational thinking. This latest one is like a man who went fishing in an empty pond and came back to…

President Tinubu describes Fasoranti as symbol of integrity, courage at centenary

Chinedum Ukaegbu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to elder statesman and leader of Afenifere, Reuben Fasoranti, on the occasion of his 100th birthday, describing him as a symbol of integrity, courage, discipline and…

Gov. Eno consolidates good governance ahead of 2027 re-election bid

You & Your Governor with Pastor Solomon Essiet Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has intensified efforts to consolidate on good governance and people-oriented development programmes as momentum gradually builds ahead of the 2027 governorship…

Bishop Nortey urges Nigerians to pray for God-fearing leaders ahead of elections

L-R: Lay President, Methodist Church Nigeria, Diocese of Lagos Central, Bro. (Engr.) Kehinde Lawal; Presbyter, Wesley Circuit’s wife, Sister Salome Oguchi, Bishop of Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Samuel Nortey; Presbyter, The Very Rev. God’swill Uchenna Oguchi…

NDLEA arrests three Persons With Disabilities for drug trafficking, uncovers N5.8bn loud in Lekki, Lagos

Michael Olumide Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested three Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) for alleged drug trafficking in separate operations carried out across Anambra and Kwara states, even as the agency…

Oil, Gas Mogul, Obielom commends Gov. Soludo for retaining Prof. Offornze

Tony Okoh, Uyo A renowned international businessman and oil and gas magnate, Chukwuemeka Obielom, has congratulated Prof. Offornze Amucheazi on his reappointment as the Commissioner for Lands in Anambra State by Governor Chukwuma Soludo. Obielom, a…

Okun Alfa: Caught between a raging ocean, Lagos’s urban ambition

The Okun Alfa Community Once a thriving tourist hub and residential community, Okun Alfa (Alpha Beach) was devastated by a 2009 ocean surge that destroyed homes and claimed lives. Juliana Francis reports that the Eko Atlantic…

Lagos North Diocese commends Sanwo-Olu on investment in roads, rail, healthcare

L-R: Diocesan Treasurer, Lagos North Diocese, Methodist Church Nigeria, Bro. Ojo Esan; Diocesan Lay President, Sir Emmanuel Oladotun Somoye (KJW); Bishop, Diocese of Lagos North, Rt. Rev. Job ‘Gboyega Ohu; Lay President, Archdiocese of Lagos Mainland,…

MARCON confers lifetime honours on Ibeto, Rabiu for contributions to trade, industry development

Stanley Ihedigbo Maritime Correspondents’ Organisation of Nigeria (MARCON) has announced Chairman of Ibeto Group, Chief (Dr) Cletus Ibeto, OON, CON, and Chairman/CEO of BUA Group, Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu, CFR, CON, GCON, as recipients of its…