ECONOMY

Diaspora Remittances: Abike hails Diasporans, CBN Over Increase

By Ada Nkong Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM)  says the  recent  increase in diaspora remittances are due  to the Renewed Hope policies of the Central Bank of Nigeria and the trust and confidence Nigerians in diaspora have in the system. In a statement signed by  Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Director media, public relations,… Continue reading Diaspora Remittances: Abike hails Diasporans, CBN Over Increase

Transportation

Abuja -Kaduna Rail Incident: MD NRC Tenders Public Apology to Ladi Bala,NUJ

By Ada Nkong The Managing Director Nigerian Railway Corporation Dr Kayode Opiefa has tendered his unreserved apology to former NAWOJ National Chairperson Comtade Ladi Bala, the Nigerian Union of journalists, Nigerian Television Authority and the Nigerian association of women journalists over harassment of Chief Bala at the scene of the Abuja -Kaduna railway accident. The… Continue reading Abuja -Kaduna Rail Incident: MD NRC Tenders Public Apology to Ladi Bala,NUJ

ENTERTAINMENT & LIFE STYLE

Celebrating Dr.Josef Onoh

By Bola Bakare Dr Josef Umunnakwe OnohDenge and Oka-Ome 2 of Ngwo Happy birthday to an amazing brother who's not just passionate about politics but also dedicated to making a difference.Your commitment to your ideals is truly inspiring, and I'm proud to see you morph into a thoughtful and articulate individual.May this special day be… Continue reading Celebrating Dr.Josef Onoh

Aviation

2nd Matriculation Ceremony: Bukar Goni Tasks African Aviation and Aerospace University Students on Diligence and Ethics

By Ada Nkong Pro-Chancellor and Chairman Governing Council of the African Aviation and Aerospace University, AAAU, Alhaji Bukar Goni has urged matriculating students of the school to be committed to aviation excellence. Goni was represented by Mr. Aliyu Mohammed, Director professional training program. In his speech, while referring to AAAU as a great university, he… Continue reading 2nd Matriculation Ceremony: Bukar Goni Tasks African Aviation and Aerospace University Students on Diligence and Ethics

POLITICS

OGUN 2027: Party Official Alleges Plot to Force APC Ward Executives to Take Fetish  Oath

By Iyabo Ade As the governorship primary to elect the candidate of the ruling All Progressives Party in Ogun State nearer by the day, forces in government in favour of imposition against the emergence of a popular and sellable candidates have concluded a fetish plan to tie the hands of key party officials at ward… Continue reading OGUN 2027: Party Official Alleges Plot to Force APC Ward Executives to Take Fetish  Oath

Environment

Illegal Mining: ALAKE ORDERS MINING MARSHALS TO SEAL  GOLD MINING SITE

By Ada Nkong The Minister of Solid Minerals Development Dr Dele Alake,has ordered the sealing of an illegal gold mine in Gwagwalada area of the FCT. A statement signed by Segun Tomori, Special Assistant Media to the Minister says Alake directed the mining marshals to seal off the site to mitigate potential environmental hazards. This… Continue reading Illegal Mining: ALAKE ORDERS MINING MARSHALS TO SEAL  GOLD MINING SITE

Transportation

Abuja -Kaduna Train Derailment: FG Constitutes Committee

By Ada Nkong Following a train derailment which occurred Tuesday 26th August, 2025 at Jerre, while proceeding from Abuja-Kaduna,the Minister of Transportation Sen. Said Ahmed Alkali has  directed that a committee of all stakeholders be constituted to investigate the immediate and remote causes of the acciden. The committee is also expected to make recommendations on… Continue reading Abuja -Kaduna Train Derailment: FG Constitutes Committee

Transportation

Oyetola Felicitates Dantsoho on Election as IAPH Vice President

By Ada Nkong The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola,  has congratulated  Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), on his election as Vice President of the International Association for Ports and Harbours (IAPH). In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Media and… Continue reading Oyetola Felicitates Dantsoho on Election as IAPH Vice President

OPINION

The Laws of Human Stupidity and Nigeria’s Tragic Decline

By Mike Udam PhD Carlo M. Cipolla, the Italian economic historian, once wrote a humorous yet painfully accurate essay titled The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity. Though penned decades ago, his insight perfectly explains Nigeria’s present misery. It is not merely corruption, bad leadership, or foreign manipulation that has wrecked our economy; it is the… Continue reading The Laws of Human Stupidity and Nigeria’s Tragic Decline