In popular parlance, wherever you turn, you hear: “Naija no dey carry last”. That’s the Nigerian’s way of self-consolation, even self-motivation. In whatever circumstance he finds himself, a Nigerian is supposed to come out tops, whether the playing field is level or not. It is that self-assurance that other Africans mistake for arrogance. It is Read More…
Grooming People for Better Livelihood Centre (Grooming Centre), a leading Nigerian NGO focused on empowering the economically active poor, has completed an extensive renovation of St. Peter’s Secondary School, Awomnuzie, in Ikwuano Local Government Area, Abia State. In partnership with the Catholic Diocese of Umuahia, this transformation delivers advanced educational facilities to the school, setting Read More…
In a decisive move to prevent a looming strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), the Nigerian government has re-established a seven-member renegotiation committee. This committee is tasked with addressing the 2009 agreements with university-based unions, including ASUU, the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), the Non-Academic Staff of Educational and Associated Read More…
I have never made a secret of my admiration for Col Abubakar Dangiwa Umar (Rtd). Right from the time he broke into public consciousness with his brief stint as Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Housing Authority to the time he came unto his own as governor of old Kaduna State (including the present Katsina Read More…
As of September 2023, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has released the latest figures on National Identification Number (NIN) enrolments, revealing a significant discrepancy when compared to Nigeria’s official population estimates. This conundrum has sparked discussions on the accuracy of population data in the country. Lagos State leads with 9,297,914 NIN enrolments, reflecting its Read More…
Faith Conversations (by the Nigeria Prayer Group) First and foremost, let me express my deep sadness that we have to hold this kind of conversation at all. It is a clear indication of the failed state of our nation: Government is not fulfilling its primary role of keeping the lives of citizens safe and secure. Read More…
In a significant development for Nigeria’s energy sector, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has commenced the loading of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. This marks a major milestone in the country’s efforts to boost local fuel production and reduce dependency on imports. Read More…
The Nigerian Immigration Service briefly detained Omoyele Sowore, the convener of the #RevolutionNow Movement, at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Sunday, immediately upon his return to Nigeria. This incident occurred as members of the Take It Back Movement and other activists gathered at the airport in anticipation of his arrival. Sowore, who had Read More…
At least 64 people are feared dead following a tragic boat accident on a river in Zamfara State, northwest Nigeria, local officials confirmed on Saturday. The incident occurred when a wooden boat carrying 70 farmers capsized while transporting them across the river near Gummi town. Local authorities, led by Aminu Nuhu Falale, swiftly mobilized residents Read More…
In a recent conference held by the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in London, the Nigerian government faced accusations of human rights abuses. The allegations were made by the TUC leader, who claimed that Nigeria had violated human rights. However, the Nigerian government has categorically denied these claims, stating that they are unfounded and based on Read More…