By Ikechukwu Amaechi Last week, I lamented that President Bola Tinubu has hollowed out Nigeria’s democracy. The article generated interesting reactions. A regular reader of this column accused me of Tinubuphobia. How is it that you don’t see anything good in Tinubu, he asked. Of course that is a fallacy. I don’t hate the president but I … [Read more…]
By Sebastine Okafor, Ph.D. When Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo banned some activities of traditional medicine practitioners and directed all to register with the government in January 2025, many saw it as a welcome development owing to the high level of abuse of the profession by some practitioners, as is always seen on social media platforms. … [Read more…]
-By Abdul Mahmud In the vast country south of the Sahara, where the promise of light had been proclaimed so often that it began to sound like scripture recited at every political gathering, there lived nearly two hundred million citizens whose nights were illuminated not by the national grid but by the stubborn engines of … [Read more…]
Jehovah’s Witnesses have announced a significant clarification on blood transfusions, giving members the right to decide whether their own blood can be used during surgery or other medical procedures, while maintaining the ban on transfusions of another person’s blood. In a video statement released on Friday, March 20, 2026, Governing Body member Gerrit Lösch said … [Read more…]
By Azu Ishiekwene This is the last thing the African Democratic Congress (ADC) wants to hear, but it has to be said, even if the party digs its thumbs in its ear. It began with the party’s delayed registration. When things were not moving as quickly as the early defectors, mostly from the People’s Democratic … [Read more…]
…Predicts Senegal Victory at CAS Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu A Nigerian sports lawyer and President of the Rangers International Football Club of Enugu, Barr. Amobi Ezeaku, has expressed strong confidence that Senegal will triumph at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in their appeal against the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) controversial decision to strip … [Read more…]
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Friday, 20 March 2026, as Eid-el-Fitr. In a statement issued by the Chairman of the National Moon Sighting Advisory Committee, Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu, the Sultan said the new moon of Shawwal 1447 AH was … [Read more…]
Barely 24 hours after being sworn in for a second term in office, Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has directed all political appointees to immediately hand over their duties . The directive was contained in an official circular issued on Wednesday, 18th March 2026, by the Office of the Secretary to the State Government … [Read more…]
…expresses hope for reconciliation within the party The Enugu State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commenced its electronic membership registration exercise, with Chairman Barr. Steve Oruruo dismissing reports of parallel congresses in the state as baseless and lacking legal foundation. Speaking to journalists in Enugu on Wednesday during a training session for … [Read more…]
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, will preach at Lambeth Palace in London on Thursday as part of the activities for President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to the United Kingdom. Lambeth Palace is the official residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury and a central site for the Church of England. Details of the official itinerary published … [Read more…]
Stakeholders in Enugu State’s transport sector have unanimously endorsed the mandatory use of the newly constructed ultra-modern bus terminals, with luxury buses directed to commence operations at Holy Ghost Terminal 2 with immediate effect. The resolutions were contained in a communiqué issued at the end of a one-day stakeholders’ sensitisation meeting held on Monday, 16th … [Read more…]
Morocco was stunningly awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title Tuesday by appeals judges who overturned Senegal’s victory in a chaotic final in January. The Confederation of African Football said its appeal board ruled Senegal was “declared to have forfeited the Final” and its 1-0 win in extra time becomes a 3-0 default win for host nation Morocco. Senegal … [Read more…]