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Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, and Ooni of Ife, Oba Ọjájá II, have extended warm congratulations to Tein Jack-Rich, a prominent Nigerian oil tycoon, on his 51st birthday. Dangote, who is currently in Beijing, China, sent a video message commending Jack-Rich as a visionary business leader, wishing him continued growth...

By Gambo Jagindi The African Union’s (AU) response to coups in Africa is swift and decisive, often condemning such actions within 24 hours. However, this urgency is starkly absent when it comes to addressing the plight of citizens living under oppressive regimes. The case of Uganda is a glaring example...

By Isaac Aqua In an era when political promises often dissolve into distant echoes after elections, Hon Victor Abang appears determined to chart a different course in Boki Ikom Federal Constituency, one defined by accountability, presence and measurable impact. His midterm town hall meetings across Boki and Ikom were not...

By Gambo Jagindi The business mogul and philanthropist, Tein Jack-Rich, is in high spirits as he celebrates a monumental milestone in his personal life – 10 years of marriage to his lovely wife, Dr Elizabeth Jack-Rich. Ten years of love, laughter, and adventure have passed since Tein Jack-Rich and his...

The Commander of the Mining Marshals, Assistant Commandant of Corps (ACC) John Onoja Attah, has dedicated his recent award from the Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria (CRAN) to security personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty. Attah, who spoke shortly after receiving the award, said the honour...

In leadership, the first 100 days are often treated as symbolism—a moment for gestures, declarations and the theatre of new beginnings. Yet, occasionally, a leader arrives who treats those 100 days not as performance but as foundation. At the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, the early tenure of Prof. Idia...

By Muhammad Garba Participating in the just-concluded 3rd Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) National Aviation Conference (FNAC 2025) at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos was an experience that truly left a deep impression on me. I have attended aviation events in previous years, but this one felt different....

On 18 November 2025, one of the leaders of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP),Ismaila (aka Mai Tangaran), who has been standing trial before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court (FHC) in Abuja since 2017, pleaded guilty and was convicted on a four-count terrorism charge brought...

By Jagaban Matasa The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has a rich history dating back to 1964, when it was established by an Act of Parliament. As the statutory youth apex body, NYCN is responsible for youth mobilisation across the three tiers of government to implement national and state...

…say parties must respect the rule of law A coalition of civil society organisations has applauded the ruling of the National Industrial Court in Abuja halting the planned strike by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) against the Dangote Refinery. The group, operating under the...