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By Vincent Ujumadu Governor Chukwuma Soludo has insisted that all markets and shops across Anambra State must remain open on every working day, including Mondays, stressing that the directive is critical to restoring and sustaining the state’s economy. The governor made the declaration during an interactive session with market leaders from across the state. The […]

After months of dallying and endless speculations, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State finally broke ranks with Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, his in-law, mentor and political godfather. Yusuf had been in Kwankwaso’s shadow for nearly two-and-a-half decades, serving in various roles, including an executive portfolio as commissioner in Kano State, until 2023, when Kwankwaso nominated him as […]

Much has been said and is being said about the Federal Government’s controversial tax reforms. They got off to a very bad start when some legislators claimed that the version of the law passed by the National Assembly was not the same as the document President Tinubu signed. Ali Ndume, the former Senate Leader, is one […]

By FRANK EGBORO  Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) was an Italian astronomer, physicist, and mathematician, often referred to as the “father of modern science.” He made significant contributions to scientific revolution, including improvements to the telescope and consequent astronomical observations, such as the discovery of Jupiter’s four largest moons and the phases of Venus. His works laid the foundation […]

IN the January 9 edition of this column, I discussed taxation, the new tax laws and the well-being of our country and our people in so far as taxation is concerned. Writing under the headline Government, Nigerians and Taxation, I surmised that a huge chunk of our people will remain outside the tax net and that tax […]

Western Europe which for the first time in 80 years has sent troops in a growing dispute with the United States, US, is falsely claiming it sent its military to disputed Greenland on noble grounds. French President Emmanuel Macron on January 27, 2026 claimed the Europeans are engaged in the face-off to assert European sovereignty, […]

IN the January 9 edition of this column, I discussed taxation, the new tax laws and the well-being of our country and our people in so far as taxation is concerned. Writing under the headline Government, Nigerians and Taxation, I surmised that a huge chunk of our people will remain outside the tax net and that tax […]

By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR The Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons NAPTIP, has arrested seven persons over their alleged involvement in an attempt to sell a day old baby in Calabar, Cross River State. The suspects were apprehended during an intelligence led operation carried out by […]

…30 electric vehicles deployed as FAAN moves to expand nationwide By Nnasom David, Abuja The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has launched a new electric transport system at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, marking a major shift toward cleaner, more efficient airport operations and signalling plans for nationwide rollout. The initiative, unveiled […]

Guinea-Bissau’s junta leader General Horta N’Tam has been promoted to the rank of major general — the highest in the country’s armed forces, according to a decree he signed and published himself on Thursday. The army seized power in November just days after the country’s presidential elections, overthrowing president Umaro Sissoco Embalo and suspending the […]

*Crude oil price rose 6.2%, Nigerian oil firms increase price by 14.3% By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja Nigerians are now battling with disproportionate increases in petrol prices at the petrol stations as marketers push retail prices far above rate of increase in crude oil prices. On Tuesday all petrol stations jerked their pump prices from average […]

Ojora built legacy of integrity, wisdom, dedication — Obasanjo By Johnbosco Agbakwuru & James Ogunnaike President Bola Tinubu and former President, Olusegun Obasanjo have mourned as influential businessman and foremost traditional titleholder, Otunba Adekunle Ojora, has passed away, age 93. The Lagos Royal Family of the late Abdul Ojora announced Ojora’s death in a statement, […]