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Is Atiku Abubakar’s Promise to Restore Fuel Subsidy the Lifeline Nigerians Have Waited For?
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in the 2027 general elections, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has done what the Tinubu administration refuses to do: listen to the suffering of ordinary Nigerians. Atiku’s vow to restore the fuel subsidy recklessly scrapped by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on May 29, 2023, is the first real hope millions have seen since this government plunged the country into manufactured hardship.
Sufuyan Ojeifo @ 60: A Generous Mind, A Gentle Heart, By Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye
Mr Sufuyan Ojeifo is a rare combination of intellect, generosity and genuine kindness. As a cerebral writer and seasoned journalist, he has shaped conversations and informed countless readers with clarity, depth and integrity. But beyond his formidable command of words and ideas, Mr Ojeifo’s heart for people is what truly defines him.
OPINION: Still On Caleb Muftwang’s Apology And Solomon Dalung’s Ruffled Feathers
August 03, (THEWILL) — The Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Muftwang, recently tendered a heartfelt apology to the Igbo ethnic nationality in Plateau State for the role the state played during the civil war. Even though the war ended 56 years ago and the Igbo have since moved on from their monumental losses, both human and material, they have managed to seamlessly reintegrate themselves into every part of the country and into all its socioeconomic and political sectors.
Muftwang’s Apology to Ndigbo: Solomon Dalung Is Playing Politics With History [MUST READ]
The Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Muftwang, recently tendered a heartfelt apology to the Igbo ethnic nationality in Plateau State for the role the state played during the civil war. Even though the war ended 56 years ago and the Igbo have since moved on from their monumental losses, both human and material, they have managed to seamlessly reintegrate themselves into every part of the country and into all its socioeconomic and political sectors.
Donald Trump: Umeagbalasi and the lowers of a screwdriver salesman
Donald Trump: Umeagbalasi and the lowers of a screwdriver salesman 7 MIN READ Opinion By Jude Chijioke Ndukwe IT is never difficult to see the hand of Esau in the report by The New York Times under the headline, “The Screwdriver Salesman Behind Trump’s Airstrikes in Nigeria” purportedly filed in by one Ruth Maclean.
Donald Trump: Umeagbalasi and the powers of a screwdriver salesman
News Express | 22nd Jan 2026 | 22 Emeka Umeagbalasi, InterSociety convener Emeka Umeagbalasi, InterSociety convener By JUDE CHIJIOKE NDUKWE It is never difficult to see the hand of Esau in the report by The New York Times under the headline, “The Screwdriver Salesman Behind Trump’s Airstrikes in Nigeria” purportedly filed in by one Ruth Maclean.
Donald Trump: Umeagbalasi And The Powers Of A Screwdriver Salesman
It is never difficult to see the hand of Esau in the report by The New York Times under the headline, “The Screwdriver Salesman Behind Trump’s Airstrikes in Nigeria” purportedly filed in by one Ruth Maclean.
Olisa Metuh At 60: A Journey In Triumph Through Faith And Perseverance – The News Chronicle
Chief Olisa Metuh is a man who means different things to different people. To some, he was a very highly lucrative asset to the PDP as its spokesman when the party was in power. To others, he was an audaciously fearless opposition voice and a symbol of courage in a repressive democracy when PDP first lost power in 2015.
OPINION: Godswill Akpabio, Saraki and Statesmanship In Political Leadership
June 22, (THEWILL) – Many have argued that there is no morality in politics; not only in our clime but also in other otherwise politically sophisticated climes like the West. Those who argue along this line would always be quick to refer to the saying, “the end justifies the means.” In other words, they consider politics to be a do-or-die affair where, according to Shakespeare, “Fair is foul and foul is fair.” .
Godswill Akpabio, Saraki and Statesmanship in Political Leadership
Many have argued that there is no morality in politics; not only in our clime but also in other politically sophisticated climes like the West.
Pope Leo XIV, President Tinubu, Babachir Lawal and Lessons from Rome
Sometimes, when you hear people who ordinarily should be referred to as elders (with the wisdom widely believed to be associated with that appellation) speak, you shudder and wonder if truly elderliness connotes wisdom. Babachir Lawal’s recent outburst and rants of half-truths and outright falsehood about President Tinubu’s recent visit to Rome for the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV as the 267thPontiff of the Roman Catholic Church leave much to be desired.
OPINION: 2025 UTME, Oloyede’s Tears, and the Fate of Southeast Candidates
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2025 UTME, Oloyede's tears and the fate of Southeast candidates
By the time this essay is published, candidates from Lagos and Southeast Nigeria billed to rewrite the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Exam would probably have started receiving their result notifications and have some relief from Prof. Ishaq Oloyede's initial 'human error' of catastrophe that has left most of them traumatized and suicidal; an error with long-lasting catastrophic e ffects on its victims but which Oloyede hoped to wash away with his tears of forced penitence.
Boxing Legend George Foreman Passes Away At 76
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Tinubu: What does the North really want?
The recent barrage of attacks and acerbic criticisms directed the way of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by a section of northern elites is quite befuddling.
Tinubu: What Does the North Really Want?
The recent barrage of attacks and acerbic criticisms directed the way of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by a section of northern elites is quite befuddling.
Tinubu: What Does the North Really Want? - By Jude Ndukwe
The recent barrage of attacks and acerbic criticisms directed the way of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by a section of northern elites is quite befuddling.
OPINION: Charities, Fatalities, And The Victimisation Of Benefactors
January 30, (THEWILL) – The last few days have been quite tragic for the poor masses of Nigeria, and very traumatic for their benefactors. No fewer than 67 people, including children, died from stampedes resulting from the rush for palliatives provided by philanthropists and charity organisations.
OPINION: Kemi Badenoch And The Elevation Of Hypocrisy
January 24, (THEWILL) – The Leader of the British Conservative Party and Opposition in the United Kingdom Parliament, Kemi Badenoch, has continued to stir the hornet’s nest with her controversial statements about Nigeria since assuming office recently. She has made what many consider denigrating statements against Nigeria, her country of origin, while exalting the UK, her adopted country.
Kemi Badenoch and the elevation of hypocrisy
By Jude Ndukwe Sir: Leader of British Conservative Party and Opposition in the United Kingdom Parliament, Kemi Badenoch, has continued to stir the hornet’s nest with her controversial statements about Nigeria since assuming office . She has made what many consider denigrating statements against Nigeria, her country of origin, while exalting the UK, her adopted country.
Kemi Badenoch and the Elevation of Hypocrisy
The Leader of British Conservative Party and Opposition in the United Kingdom Parliament, Kemi Badenoch, has continued to stir the hornet’s nest with her controversial statements about Nigeria since assuming office recently. She has made what many consider denigrating statements against Nigeria, her country of origin, while exalting the UK, her adopted country.
Charities, fatalities and the victimisation of benefactors
THE last few days have been quite tragic for the poor masses of Nigeria and very traumatic for their benefactors. No fewer than 67 people, including children, died from stampedes resulting from the rush for palliatives provided by philanthropists and charity organisations.
Charities, Fatalities and the Victimisation of Benefactors
The last few days have been quite tragic for the poor masses of Nigeria, and very traumatic for their benefactors. No fewer than 67 people, including children, died from stampedes resulting from the rush for palliatives provided by philanthropists and charity organisations.
Senator Akobundu Mourns Iwuanyanwu
In a statement released Saturday by his media office, Akobundu said Chief Iwuanyanwu died at a time Nigeria needed him most as his tireless and patriotic efforts towards achieving a more united, peaceful and progressive Nigeria were already yielding results and needed to be consolidated.
‘I Can’t Afford To Pay My 4 Drivers N100,000 Salary Each’, SGF Akume Laments
11 / 100 The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has lamented his inability to pay his four drivers a monthly salary of N100,000 each. This revelation came during his address to a Christian group on Thursday, as he sought their support amid ongoing negotiations by the Tripartite Committee on the national minimum wage with the Organised Labour.
Reps move to create additional state in South-east
10 / 100 The House of Representatives on Thursday passed a bill seeking to establish a new state in the southeastern region known as Orlu State. The bill which passed first reading was sponsored by Hon. Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere, member representing Ideato North South Federal Constituency of Imo State, along with other co-sponsoring lawmakers.
22 YEARS OLD NURSE REPORTEDLY DIES IN BOYFRIEND'S HOUSE IN IMO
11 / 100 Tragedy struck in Imo as 22 year old Nurse identified as Miss Judith Okoro reported died in her boyfriend’s house in Owerri, the Imo State Capital. Judith’s family received a distress call on Wednesday, leading them to the hospital where they found her in a critical condition. The exact circumstances surrounding her death are still unknown, but her boyfriend has been taken into custody by the Imo State Police Command for questioning.
Re: Time for Ikpeazu to Leave Otti to Perform By Jude Ndukwe
10 / 100 It is common knowledge that those who bully others with a sword will always become afraid at the sight of even a pen knife.
Tinubu, Northern Elders and the Politics of Regrets
By Jude Ndukwe Recently, some Northern elders under the aegis of Northern Elders Forum declared that the north regretted voting for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Tinubu, Northern Elders and the Politics of Regrets
Recently, some Northern elders under the aegis of Northern Elders Forum declared that the north regretted voting for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Mass Abductions And Effects Of Negotiations
In the words of the famous entrepreneur and author, Jason Fried, “What you do is what matters, not what you think or say or plan.” The former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Teresa May would always say that, “I am a great believer in action, not words.” Indeed, action surpasses the impact of mere words. It helps in truly understanding someone’s intention, values and character.
Mass abductions and effects of negotiations in the North
THE early days of March have not been pleasant for Nigeria. It will seem as if the northern part of the country has remained under perpetual and unbreakable siege imposed by kidnappers, bandits and terrorists. On March 4, about 200 internally displaced women in Ngala, the headquarters of Gamboru Ngala in Borno State were abducted by some bandits while fetching firewood in the fields. This is a most pathetic scenario for the women.
Mass Abductions and the Diminishing Effects of Negotiations on the North
The early days of March have not been pleasant for Nigeria. It will seem as if the northern part of the country has remained under perpetual and unbreakable siege imposed by kidnappers, bandits and terrorists. On the 4th of March, about 200 internally displaced women in Ngala, the headquarters of Gamboru Ngala in Borno State were abducted by some bandits while fetching firewood in the fields. This is a most pathetic scenario for the women.
Securing our future: Solutions to recover kidnapped students and prevent school abductions in Northern Nigeria, By Ojo Emmanuel Ademola
The recent kidnapping of students in Northern Nigeria has once again highlighted the pervasive security challenges facing the region, prompting urgent calls for action to ensure the safe recovery of the victims and prevent similar incidents in the future.
Olufemi Bakre: When the Sun Shines on a Truly Exceptional Banker
Olufemi Bakre is a name synonymous with excellence in Nigeria's banking sector and beyond. Without any element of arrogance, he traverses the sector with the panache of a financial expert who possesses the seamless ability to build people and grow institutions as he climbs the rung of his admirable career.
Jose Peseiro: Not yet goodbye
March 8, 2024 By Jude Ndukwe The now former coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria left the job after his contract with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) expired at the end of February. His exit has created a familiar debate usually associated with such circumstances: should we seek another foreign coach or should we settle for an indigenous coach to take over from him?
FG Grants 200 Exhibitors At Ogun MSME Clinics N150,000 Cash Reward …Additional 200 Shop Owners At Adire Market To Get N100,000 Each
The Federal Government has announced a N150,000 cash reward for every exhibitor at the 2nd edition of the national Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) clinic. A grant of N100,000 will also be given to over 200 owners of new stores at the Modern Adire Shared Facility at the Adire International Market, Asero, Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.
Yetunde Follows Father-U Turn, By Femi Adesina
Remember the hit track by Father U-Turn titled ‘Yetunde’ in his 1999 album, Padlock Your Mouth? Well, that was the song I used to tickle my friend and professional colleague, Yetunde Oladeinde (née Francis), who passed on just over two weeks ago. Yetunde Yetunde o Yetunde mi da Yetunde Yetunde Yetunde o Yetunde mi da Yetunde Yetunde o, my darling o Yetunde Yetunde o, Ololufe mi Yetunde… And Yetunde would laugh and laugh, and then cover her mouth with her palm.
Former President Obasanjo, A Champion For Good Governance -Abiodun
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has described former President Olusegun Obasanjo as a leading voice in the quest for political emancipation and good governance. Governor Abiodun stated this on Tuesday at a lecture to mark the 87th birthday of Chief Obasanjo titled, “Quality Leadership and Inclusive Democracy as Catalysts for Development in a Strife-Ridden World” at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Abeokuta, Ogun State capital.
Jose Peseiro: Not yet Goodbye!
The now former coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria left the job after his contract with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) expired at the end of February. His exit has created a familiar debate usually associated with such circumstances: should we seek another foreign coach or should we settle for an indigenous coach to take over from him?
Drug Abuse: Prevention, Treatment and Matters Arising From NDLEA’s Training for Governors’ Wives, By Mahmud Isa Yola
The recent revelation by the Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig Gen MB Marwa (Retd) ought to send shockwaves through the nation – Nigeria has a mere 163 Treatment and Counseling Centers. This revelation took center stage during the Chairman’s address to the Nigeria Governors’ Spouses Forum at a training organized by the agency. What makes this disclosure even more unsettling is the reality of the current statistics of 14.3 million drug users in the country.
AFCON 2023: Alex Iwobi and the cyber bullies
February 14, 2024 By Jude Ndukwe Sometime in 1999, Students’ Union Government (SUG) executives of the University of Uyo, led by Comrade N. Udom visited the office of the then Dean of Student Affairs, Prof D. Wilson. I was the Secretary-General of the SUG at the time. Our only reason for the visit was to ‘compel’, the Dean to help rein in some students who had made it their pastime to boo and jeer at us at every turn.
AFCON 2023: Alex Iwobi and the 'Bullygans' of Nigeria
Sometime in 1999, Students’ Union Government (SUG) executives of the University of Uyo, led by Comrade N. Udom visited the office of the then Dean of Student Affairs, Prof D. Wilson. I was the Secretary-General of the SUG at the time. Our only reason for the visit was to 'compel', the Dean to help rein in some students who had made it their pastime to boo and jeer at us at every turn.
Soludo: when the gods are not to blame
Recently, the Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo through his Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs, Mr Tonycollins Nwabunwanne, announced the suspension of the Traditional Ruler of Neni Kingdom in Anaocha Local Government Area of the State, H.R.H Igwe Damian O. Ezeani.
'Betta Edu is a Fly in the Presidency's Ointment', Abuja-based Group Warns Tinubu Against Reinstatement
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has been advised by a civil society organisation, Movement for the Advancement of National Transformation (MANTRA), “not to succumb to procured pressures to reinstate the suspended Minister” of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Betta Edu.
Christmas: to be or not to be
It has become a tradition for some people to always attempt to talk down on Christians who celebrate Christmas on the 25thof December of every year. The worst culprits are those of the Christian faith who, in their opinion, claim that that date was not the date our Lord Jesus Christ was born, and that it used to be the date set aside for the festivities of a pagan god, therefore, not fitting for such an occasion even if there is any need for it at all.
Do Not Confuse Pope Francis's Same-Sex Blessing With Same-Sex Marriage – By Matthew Ma
“In today’s modern era, individuals face an increasing challenge when it comes to engaging with written content. The famous adage “out of sight, out of mind” seems to apply to reading, as people are often more drawn to social media and frivolous news rather than informative text. Even when a significant document, like a statement from the Pope, is readily accessible online, many individuals prefer to rely on other people’s viewpoints instead of reading the source themselves.
The Illegality of Cross Carpeting Under the 1999 Constitution (As Amended) - By Akintayo Balogun Esq.
Since the restoration of democratic structures in May 1999, there have been cases of serving legislators defecting to another party other than the party under whose umbrella they contested and won elections. This act is known as Cross Carpeting. In the Nigerian political space, it is popularly known as decamping or defection. The issue of the defection of serving legislators had become a stigma, an embarrassment, and a form of dishonour to parties that sponsor candidates to victory in an election.
COP28, Fed. Govt. and Peter Obi’s hypocrisy
December 15, 2023 SIR: Nigeria’s participation at the climate change summit, COP28, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is still a subject of disagreement and criticism among analysts and politicians in the country. Top on the agenda of the criticism is the size of Nigeria’s delegation to the summit as led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
COP28, Vice President's Residence and Peter Obi: when Charity Begins Abroad
Nigeria's participation at the climate change summit, COP28, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is still a subject of disagreement and criticism among analysts and politicians in the country. Top on the agenda of the criticism is the size of Nigeria's delegation to the summit as led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
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