‘If the problem is in the name or nomenclature employed by Utomi, then, we may have to search for a less ‘provocative’ name, but no one should tell us that our democracy does not need a vibrant opposition or that the institutions in place at the moment are up to the task. They are not! Can we, then, appropriately refer …

In an era where information flows freely but trust remains scarce, the recent controversy surrounding Ajuri Ngelale’s resignation from his role as Nigeria’s presidential spokesperson presents a sobering lesson on the complex dynamics between official statements and public perception. What started as a personal decision due to family health reasons quickly spiraled into a maelstrom of speculation, driven by insider …

The Independent Broadcasting Association of Nigeria (IBAN) expresses its deepest condolences and solidarity with the government and people of Maiduguri and the entire North-East region of Nigeria as they grapple with the devastating flood that has created a humanitarian disaster that has severely impacted lives and communities. This disaster has brought immense suffering to many families, displacing thousands and creating …

Among all the factors that have worked for the progress of Lagos State in recent years, the Lagos Master Plan is central. The plan developed when President Bola Tinubu was the state governor between 1999 and 2007 has not only accelerated growth, it has also given rhythm and direction to governance as different governors ascend the saddle. Many experts have …

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has charged Chairmen and members of Boards and Commissions to avoid corrupt practices, warning that it had no place in his administration. Fintiri gave the charge at their swearing-in ceremony in Yola on Thursday. He said that transparency and accountability were not negotiable, while corruption would not be tolerated. The governor warned that those found …

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will pay the new Super Eagles head coach from its own purse, it has been revealed. According to a report in SCORENigeria, the Federal Government has made it very clear to the NFF it won’t pay the salaries of the new coach. “The Federal Government will not pay the new coach of the Super Eagles, …

The Delta State Government on Monday approved 65 years as a new retirement age for teachers in the public service of the state. The teachers will henceforth retire at the attainment of 40 years of service or 65 years of age. The same applies to the non-academic staff of the state-owned Polytechnics and Colleges of Education. The Commissioner for Information, …

Chinese business magnate Jack Ma, who created both Alibaba and Ant Group, will no longer be in charge of the fintech subsidiary. The new company’s structure will reduce Ma’s voting rights to 6.2 percent, according to an announcement on Saturday, CNN repors. Before the restructuring, Ma held 50.52 percent of voting rights at Ant via Hangzhou Yunbo and two other …