As the esteemed Warren Bennis so eloquently articulated, “Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality,” a sentiment that finds profound resonance in the transformative narrative of Niger State, a region that once shone brightly as a paragon of progress and development, only to succumb to the ravages of neglect and decay over the…
As I stepped into Rivers State, I was bracing myself for accounts of a prolonged and bitter conflict, perpetuated largely through social media and fueled by a dominant narrative that has come to define the state in recent times – one of incessant strife and unyielding hostility. Expecting to witness chaos and turmoil, I was…
Janty Emmanuel Investigators of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Gombe State Zonal Command, have arrested a woman identified as Janty Emmanuel for allegedly abusing the Nigerian currency in the state Emmanuel was arrested on Monday, May 20, 2024, following intelligence that spotted her spraying Naira notes at a social event. This was disclosed in…
Abba Kyari A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the former commander of the Force Intelligence Response Team, DCP Abba Kyari, two weeks’ bail after 27 months in detention. Kyari is expected to conclude his mother, Yachilla Kyari’s burial rites. The court subsequently set Friday, May 31, for the determination of his bail application…
London city will be agog on Saturday, July 27, 2024 as Angel Global Promotions UK together dancers, actors and music and culture enthusiasts from different parts of Asia and Africa for the latest edition of ‘AfroAsia Dance & Cultural Events’. Speaking to journalists, Princess Adetutu Jakande, the CEO of Angel Global Promotions UK, stated…
Teesside University Nigerian students protested on campus on Tuesday morning. Photo: BBC A group of Nigerian students have been thrown off university courses and ordered to leave the United Kingdom after they struggled to pay tuition fees on time, BBC reports. The Teesside University students have said the devaluation of the naira has made it…
The APC-PDP Youth Forum has welcomed the court judgement invalidating the amended Local Government Law proposed by the Martins Amaewhule faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly. In a statement signed by its chairman, Comrade Nwogu Benjamin, the group which comprises leaders from the political parties, described the ruling as sound, impartial and outstanding. The judgement…
Some prominent Nigerians from the north have disassociated themselves from remarks credited to a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, about the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Under the auspices of the Northern Congress for Change (NCC), the group said Lawal doesn’t represent the interest of the north, noting that his…
Transcorp Power Plc, a subsidiary of Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp Group), announced impressive financial performance at its recently concluded 11th Annual General Meeting (AGM), the first since the Company went public, via a listing by introduction of its shares, on March 04, 2024. L-R Adim Jibunoh, Non-Executive Director; Risqua Muhammed, Non-Executive Director, Dr. Owen D….
Oh, our majestic Kano! A land renowned for its rich history, resilient hustle, and unwavering hope. Alas, a dark and foreboding shadow has descended upon our beloved city, casting a pall of despair over its inhabitants. This ominous shadow is the result of a man’s broken promises and misguided leadership, a man who pledged to…
