Sadly, we continue to fail our young Nigerian Scholars in a nation as diverse and vibrant as Nigeria, where talent and intellect flourish, the stark contrast between the celebration of reality shows and the underappreciation of intellectual achievements is a topic worth exploring. Media coverage of Young Nigeria Scholars has been terrible and so is…
Nigerian Army Ensures a Secure Electoral Environment In a remarkable display of readiness and commitment to ensuring a safe and secure environment for the upcoming off-cycle gubernatorial election, the Nigerian Army officially launched the Combined Force for Operation Safe Conduct in Kogi State. The event, which took place on 6 November 2023 at the 12…
Dangote Refinery and the Struggle for Crude Feedstock Recent developments in Nigeria’s oil sector downstream have brought to light a stark paradox – a nation blessed with vast oil reserves is struggling to achieve self-sufficiency in refining. At the forefront of this issue is the Dangote Refinery, which had high hopes of revolutionizing the industry….
In paradigm shift, Governor Adeleke plans 45 major roads, 5 flyover bridges without a loan. The popular dancing machine governor unveils the big infrastructure plan in response to his critics, who had been claiming that he had achieved nothing except dancing across Osun State. Governor Adeleke’s infrastructure plan Osun State is on the cusp of…
“I’d Rather Get You Sacked Than Lose My Job,” Festus Keyamo Warns Aviation Chiefs In a stern and uncompromising address to the chief executives of aviation agencies under his Ministry, Mr. Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace, declared, “I’d Rather Get You Sacked Than Lose My Job.” The message was delivered during a…
Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, finds himself embroiled in a brewing storm as explosive allegations have emerged, implicating him in the sale of key appointments within the government. This scandal has led to mounting pressure on President Tinubu, with loyalists demanding Gbajabiamila’s removal from the Presidential Villa. Reports reaching Opitan…
Made in Nigeria Vehicles: In a recent interview on channel Television, Mr. Toby Ajayi, the CEO of Nord Motors, a prominent Nigerian automobile manufacturing company, highlighted the exceptional quality of vehicles produced locally. He firmly asserted, “The quality of Made Nigerian Vehicles, for my brand, is as good as the vehicles from anywhere in the…
Afe Babalola, in a thought-provoking speech delivered during the 11th convocation ceremony of Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), suggests that politics in Nigeria is a get rich quick scheme rather than an avenue to serve the people. The renowned legal luminary and founder of the institution, Afe Babalola, voiced his disapproval of Nigerian politics on…
The Significance of Sports in Nation Building Nigeria’s sports– The importance of sports in nation-building cannot be overstated. It fosters the spirit of nationalism and patriotism among citizens, serving as a common thread that unites people beyond religious and regional differences. However, Nigeria has yet to harness the full potential of sports to drive development…
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