By Oluwole Solanke PhD, FCIB “They must find it difficult, those who have taken authority as truth, rather than truth as authority.” This statement is deep, reflective, and quietly exposes one of the greatest human errors, especially in leadership, religion, academia, and politics. In reality, there is a quiet tragedy in confusing power with correctness. This shows there is complex relationship between authority and truth. In every generation, some people rise to positions of influence, in government, in religion, in academia, in families, and in organizations. But position alone does not produce truth. In other words, title does not manufacture…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
The First Lady of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu has commissioned the National Assembly Christian Chapel, reports thegazellenews.com During the ceremony which was also attended by former Head of State of Nigeria, General Yakubu Gowon; former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Yakubu Dogara; among other dignitaries, the First Lady pointed out that the Chapel stands as a testament that while the Assembly legislate for the people, it ultimately remains accountable to God. “As we dedicate this Chapel today, may it inspire humility in leadership, courage in decision-making and compassion in service. And may Nigeria continue to flourish as we…
By Aliyu Umar Mohammed The post of a party legal adviser is not for novitiates, it is not a field for trial and error because legal errors are too expensive for the party as well as the system. Legal errors in the public domain are difficult to reverse, and if ever reversible, costly in time effort and credibility of the party. Advice must be professionally targeted; legal advisers must therefore not only be sharp-shooters but also great mask men anything less than that is a liability or even a disaster to the party. Political parties in Nigeria have…
Managing Director of the NNPC Foundation, Mrs. Emmanuella Arukwe has challenged organisations to be deliberate in managing public perception about their businesses as it is critical to reputational survival. Mrs. Arukwe who gave this advice while delivering a keynote speech at the just concluded Reputation Roundtable organised by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) FCT Chapter, stressed that proactive and strategic actions are needed to change unfavourable public perception to value capital. Themed, “The New Architecture of Corporate Integrity: Navigating Power, Perception & Purpose”, the gathering, a specialised capacity building programme for reputation managers brought together Directors of Public…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Executive Order No. 9 of 2026 directing the direct remittance of oil and gas revenues into the Federation Account is emerging as one of the most consequential fiscal reforms since the enactment of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). Signed on Friday, 13 February, 2026, the order mandates that royalty oil, tax oil, profit oil, profit gas and related proceeds from production sharing, profit sharing and risk service contracts be paid directly into the Federation Account. It effectively suspends key retention mechanisms under the PIA, including the 30 per cent management fee on profit oil and profit…
The Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has commended the people of the Ayakoro community in the Ogbia Local Government Area of the state for providing a peaceful atmosphere for development, and lauded the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, for collaborating with the state government to transform communities in the state. Speaking during the grand finale of the Ayakoro Annual Cultural Festival held in Ayakoro community on Saturday, Governor Diri expressed delight at the remarkable transformation in the communities, noting that “the progress reflects strong collaboration between the community, the state government and the NDDC.” He said: “I commend…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola A Lagos-based content creator and video editor, Mary Akinsade known on social media as @marianoreeledit, has shared a glowing review of the Lagos–Ibadan train service, describing the experience as seamless, efficient and comparable to international standards. The creative professional, who identifies as a Meta ads expert and brand strategist operating in Lagos, recently boarded the Lagos–Ibadan train and documented her journey, explaining how the service operates, what passengers should expect and why she would definitely use it again. According to her, the train runs twice daily at 8am and 4pm and offers commuters a structured, time-conscious…
The Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), on Saturday, 28 February, 2026, carried out an on-the-spot inspection of the ongoing link bridge construction connecting the Onilekere and Onipetesi communities. During the inspection, Dauda expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of work executed so far by the contractor. He commended the level of professionalism displayed and urged the construction firm to sustain the momentum and ensure timely delivery of the project, so residents of both communities can begin to enjoy the full benefits of the bridge without delay. The Chairman also appreciated the good people of…
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi Another cameraman, working with the Bauchi State Television Authority (BATV), Kabiru Ahmed Ilelah, has died from injuries sustained in a recent ghastly road accident in Bauchi State, reports thegazellenews.com. He was 56 years old. Kabiru died in the early hours of Sunday, 1 March, 2026, at the New Surgical Complex of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH), Bauchi. He is survived by his mother, two wives, seven children, and other relatives. Kabiru, who holds the traditional title of Matawallen Uban Dawakin Bauchi, had been battling severe neck injuries since the crash. It will…
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi The Bauchi State chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has inaugurated the reelected executives to steer the affairs of the association for the next three years. This was as the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Bauchi State Council pledged continued support to the newly inaugurated executives of the NAWOJ. The newly inaugurated officers, are Rashida Yusuf as Chairperson, Maryamu Bala as Vice Chairperson, Amina Ahmed as Secretary, Diana Yohanna as Treasurer, and Amina Mudi Abdullahi as Financial Secretary, as Rahama Mutashias Assistant Secretary and Firdausi Bakondi as Auditor The Chairperson of the…