Editorial: Osun: Mr. President, EFCC and the Genuine Fight Against Graft
The fight against corruption remains one of the most important tests of leadership in Nigeria. Every administration since the return to democratic rule has pledged to confront graft, recover stolen public funds and strengthen institutions responsible for promoting transparency and accountability. Yet, despite these repeated promises, public confidence in Nigeria’s anti-corruption campaign has continued to…
PDP provides Diri with economic blueprint to rescue Bayelsa from collapse
The Peoples Democratic Party PDP) in Bayelsa State has provided the All Progressive Congress (APC) led government in the state with an economic blueprint to rescue Bayelsa State from total collapse. Part of the economic blueprint includes welfarist reforms in the education, health, and transportation sectors. The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bayelsa…
Bayelsa Bags US Disease Control Centre Award On Immunisation Programme
…Among Top Five States On Teachers Certification Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Douye, on Wednesday, received an international award presented by the United States Centres for Disease Control and Prevention in conjunction with the African Field Epidemiology Network (AfriNET). The Commissioner for Health, Prof. Seiyefa Brisibe, who made the presentation during the 193rd state…
SOLUDO: Orutugu Is a Gift to Nigeria as Anambra Honours Retiring AIG
Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has described retiring Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), Ikeoye Orutugu, as a “gift to Nigeria,” as the state formally honoured him for his outstanding service to the nation. The tribute was paid during a special session of the Anambra State Executive Council held at the Light House, Awka,…
WHO Seeks Increased Support to Contain Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for increased international support to help contain the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), warning that response efforts are struggling to keep pace with the spread of the disease. Speaking to reporters in Geneva on Tuesday, WHO spokesman Tarik Jasarevic said the outbreak continues…
Mexican TikTok Influencer Shot Dead During Livestream
Mexican social media influencer César Gastélum was shot dead while livestreaming on TikTok in the northern city of Culiacán, authorities have confirmed. Gastélum, who had more than 500,000 followers on TikTok, was filming with two friends outside a fast-food restaurant in the Tres RÃos district on Tuesday evening when two men on a motorcycle approached…
Uduaghan Praises Ibori for Strong Leadership, Big Milestones
The Alema of Warri, Chief Emmanuel Oritsejolomi Uduaghan, on Monday, lavished praise on the former governor of Delta State, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, describing him as an enduring icon ‘’We proudly celebrate the 68th birthday of His Excellency, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, former Executive Governor of Delta State, whose leadership, philanthropy and enduring contributions to…
ADC Dismisses Wike’s Claim on Rivers, Says Opposition Gaining Momentum Ahead of 2027
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed claims by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), **Nyesom Wike**, that Rivers State is already secured for President **Bola Ahmed Tinubu** ahead of the 2027 general election, describing the remarks as evidence of growing concern within the ruling camp over the rising popularity of the opposition….
Popular Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba has died
News of her passing was announced on Wednesday by fellow actor **Alesh Sanni**, who paid an emotional tribute to the late actress in a post shared on his Instagram page. In the tribute, Sanni expressed shock and grief over Osoba’s death, revealing that he had been unable to sleep since receiving the news. He described…
When Presidential Spokespersons Become Attack Dogs
…The Ethics and Consequences of Abandoning Civility in Political Communication By Thomas Peretu and Mallam Candido Ibrahim Maigari A presidential spokesperson is more than a defender of government. He is the public face of the Presidency, the custodian of its voice and the guardian of its credibility. His greatest assignment is not to win arguments…
