My Successor in 2031 Will Be Better Than Me, Says Otti
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has expressed confidence that his successor in 2031 will surpass hisown achievements, as he continues efforts to lay what he described as a “solid foundation” for thestate’s development.The governor made the remarks on Sunday, January 18, 2026 during a ground reception serviceorganised in his honour by the Assemblies of…
Europe Hits Back at Trump’s Tariff Threat Over Greenland
European leaders issued strong criticisms and coordinated responses after U.S. President Donald Trumpannounced plans to impose tariffs on several European countries over their opposition to his bid toacquire Greenland.Trump’s announcement last weekend on his social media platform detailed plans to impose a 10percent tariff on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom,…
Lagos Government Arrests Street Urchins In Statewide Clean-Up Operation
The Lagos State Government has arrested 281 street urchins, popularly called Omotaku, across the state in ongoing operations to restore public safety and order. In a statement on Saturday via X, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said the suspects “have since been arraigned in court.” The week-long operations by the…
Unsung Hero Abdullahi Abubakar Dies At 92
Abdullahi Abubakar, the Muslim cleric celebrated globally for sheltering 262 Christians during the 2018 sectarian attacks in Plateau State, has died at the age of 92. According to reports, Abubakar, the Chief Imam of Nghar village in the Barkin Ladi local government area of the state, passed away after a brief illness. One of the…
Monetizing Every Passion Can Cause Burnout
Are you sacrificing joy for profit? In today’s fast-paced world, monetizing our passions has become increasingly common. While it’s exciting to earn a living from what you love, research by Deci et al. (1999) suggests that external rewards can decrease internal motivation for activities people originally enjoyed, highlighting the potential downside of monetizing passions. This…
Makinde Visits Oyo Park Killing Site, Announces Scholarship For Each Family
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on Friday visited Oloka Village in the Oriire Local Government Area ofOyo State to assess the scene of a deadly attack on the Old Oyo National Parkthat claimed the lives offive forest guards.The incident, which occurred earlier this month, was attributed to suspected cross-border bandits,according to state authorities. During the…
The Iconic Sade Adu Turns 67
Internationally acclaimed singer Helen Folasade Adu, known professionally as Sade, is celebrating her67th birthday. Born on January 16, 1959, in Ibadan, Nigeria, Sade has established herself as one ofthe most influential musical artists of her generation.Sade’s journey to global prominence began after her family relocated to England during her childhood.She rose to fame in the…
Taiwo Oyedele Explains Delay in Issuance of Tax Reform Guidelines
Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, has explainedthe reason behind the delay in issuing implementation guidelines for Nigeria’s newly enacted tax laws.Oyedele spoke on Wednesday in Lagos during the 2026 Economic Outlook event organised by theInstitute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). Addressing accountants, policymakers and business leaders,…
Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Now 15%, First Increase in Eight Months
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate rose to 15.15 percent in December 2025, marking the first uptick ineight months after a period of steady moderation, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported in itslatest Consumer Price Index (CPI) release on Thursday.According to the NBS report, the CPI index rose to 131.2 points in December 2025, up 0.7…
President Tinubu Honors Nigeria’s Armed Forces
Nigeria paused on Thursday to honour its military heroes as the nation observed Armed ForcesRemembrance and Celebration Day, a day dedicated to remembering fallen service personnel andcelebrating the courage and dedication of those currently serving. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in a message marking the occasion, paid tribute to the sacrifices of theNigerian Armed Forces and…
