Year: 2026

Keyamo Leads Aviation Ministry, Agencies at NASTOCE 2026 in Abuja

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Photo: Festus Keyamo, Aviation Minister By Mandy Park The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Management, Festus Keyamo, SAN, is leading Agencies of the Ministry at a plenary session of the conference focusing on General Air Transport Services and Aerospace Management: A Vital Component in Sport Tourism Development in Nigeria on Day One of the Conference – Monday 30th March, 2026 at the prestigious Nicon Luxury Hotel. The National Sports Tourism Conference and Exhibition in identifying with the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to…

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Obi Not Involved in Transactional Politics, Media Office Tells Bwala

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Photo: Daniel Bwala By: Daniel Kanu The media office of former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has dismissed claims by presidential spokesman Daniel Bwala that the former Anambra State governor attempted to engage him politically. In a statement issued on Friday by the spokesman of the Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR), Ibrahim Umar, the media office described Bwala’s allegation as false and misleading, insisting that Obi does not engage in what it called “transactional politics.” The statement said the former presidential candidate has consistently maintained a principled…

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Okonkwo Urges Nigerians to Join ADC to ‘Rescue Country’ from APC

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Photo: Mr Kenneth Okonkwo By: Daniel Kanu Lawyer, Nollywood actor and politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, has called on Nigerians to rally behind the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the party as a viable platform to rescue the country from its present socio-economic and security challenges. Okonkwo made the call on Thursday night in a video shared on his verified page on X (formerly Twitter), where he explained the reasons behind his recent alignment with the opposition party. The former spokesman for the Labour Party presidential campaign in the 2023 general election…

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Vibrant Journalist Emeka Alex Duru Bags PhD With Study on Nigerian Press and Politics

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Photo: Emeka Alex Duru, Editor, The Niche By: Daniel Kanu Outstanding journalist and Editor of the prominent Nigerian online newspaper The Niche, Emeka Alex Duru, has earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree from Lagos State University after successfully defending his doctoral thesis on the interplay between the press and politics in Nigeria. Alex-Duru’s research, titled “Press and Politics in Nigeria, 1970–2023,” examines the evolving role of the media in shaping Nigeria’s political landscape over more than five decades. The study provides a comprehensive analysis of how the press has…

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Activist Aisha Yesufu Reacts to Viral Video of Woman Praising Tinubu, Cursing Critics After Receiving Rice

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By: Daniel Kanu Social activist Aisha Yesufu has urged opposition politicians to adopt more practical campaign strategies ahead of the 2027 general elections, noting that many Nigerians are currently more concerned about survival than political rhetoric. Yesufu made the remarks in a post on X on Thursday while reacting to a viral video in which a woman, after receiving rice linked to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, reportedly cursed critics of the gesture. According to the activist, the country’s worsening economic conditions mean that political messages alone may not resonate with…

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Tracy Ohiri’s Retraction And The Price of Reckless Allegations

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Photo: Tracy Ohiri and Dave Umahi By: Daniel Kanu Editor Public allegations—especially those involving sexual harassment and financial impropriety—carry enormous weight. They can shape reputations, trigger public outrage, mobilize activism, and influence political discourse. When such accusations are later withdrawn without a clear and convincing explanation, the consequences extend far beyond the individuals directly involved. The recent retraction by Tracy Ohiri of her allegations against Nigeria’s Minister of Works, and former governor of Ebonyi State, Engr Dave Umahi, raises serious questions about responsibility, credibility, and the ethics of public advocacy.…

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OPINION : Int’l Women’s Month: How Food Environments Shape Nigerian Women, Girls’ Lives

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Photo: Bukola Olukemi-Odele By Bukola Olukemi-Odele Healthy eating is often portrayed as a matter of willpower or personal choice. Yet, for millions of women and girls, the concept of choice is an illusion. Their health is significantly influenced by their food environment—the physical, economic, and social factors that determine what food is accessible, affordable, and promoted. A poor food environment is not just about a lack of food. More often, it is about limited access to nutritious options. This can manifest as food deserts, which are urban or rural areas…

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Results that Speak: Here’s Why Governor Bassey Otu is Winning the Applause

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Photo: Governor Bassey Otu By Nate Otaba As the awards and recognitions continue to roll in for Governor Bassey Otu, it is important to highlight some of the achievements that have defined his administration so far. Within just three months in office, we witnessed the total disappearance of large heaps of garbage that once littered the streets of Calabar. In the first six months of his administration, we moved from roads in the Calabar metropolis that were previously riddled with potholes to smoothly resurfaced roads. Within a year in office,…

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Appeal Court Affirms Jail Term of Ex-Army General Over Diversion of Army Funds

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By: Mandy Park The Court of Appeal of Nigeria has affirmed the conviction and prison sentence handed down to a former senior officer of the Nigerian Army, Major General Umar Mohammed, for the diversion of billions of naira belonging to the army’s property company. In a judgment delivered on Tuesday, the appellate court upheld the earlier decision of the trial court which found the retired general guilty of fraud and abuse of office in connection with funds belonging to the Nigerian Army Properties Limited. The court held that the prosecution…

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Obasanjo a fearless critic of bad governance — Peter Obi

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Photo: Mr Peter Obi By Daniel Kanu Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has described former Nigerian leader Olusegun Obasanjo as a fearless critic of bad governance and a towering statesman whose voice continues to shape national discourse. Obi made the remark on Thursday in a message posted on his verified X handle, @PeterObi, to commemorate Obasanjo’s birthday celebrated on March 5, 2026. The former Anambra State governor, who is also a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), said the elder statesman has remained consistent in…

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