The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Dr Samuel Ogbuku, says the Commission is now cruising on high altitude with the blessings of God. Speaking during the Annual Thanksgiving Service at the NDDC Event Centre in Port Harcourt, Ogbuku noted that with the multiple awards of excellence given to the Commission this year, it was obliged to put in more effort in 2026. He enjoined the staff to imbibe the culture of thanksgiving to attract more blessings from God, noting that the Almighty Father had been faithful and merciful to the NDDC. Ogbuku stressed the importance of…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
A statistical analysis of Nigeria’s 2023 elections has revealed that the Labour Party (LP) strongholds recorded the highest concentration of irregularities in the polls. President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) won the election with 8,794,726 votes. Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had the second-highest vote total of 6,984,520, while Peter Obi of the LP came third with 6,101,533. The study, conducted as part of a master’s thesis in Data Science at Pan-Atlantic University, examined 123,918 polling units across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The researcher employed several algorithms, including Random…
The Chairman of Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area, Hon. Seyi Jakande, has signed the 2026 fiscal plan into law, officially sealing the ₦16.1 billion ‘Budget of Sustainability’ presented earlier on Monday, 15 December, 2025. The signing ceremony took place in the Chairman’s office on Monday, 22 December, 2025, marking a significant milestone for the council’s development agenda. The budget, anchored on the administration’s HEWA Agenda—Health, Education, Wealth creation, and Empowerment—prioritises: Infrastructure Development: Rehabilitation of roads and drainage systems across wards. Social Services: Increased funding for education, healthcare, and welfare programs. Economic Growth: Initiatives to boost local enterprise, agriculture, and youth…
By Reno Omokri This is President Tinubu’s Christmas present to all Nigerians. Please fact-check me: At a cost of ₦739 per litre, equivalent to $0.500, as of today, Monday, December 22, 2025, Nigeria is officially among the top ten countries on Earth with the lowest petrol prices. In November, we were officially ranked 13th on a list of nations with the lowest pump prices for premium motor spirit, compiled by various media outlets, including Business Insider (please see https://url-shortener.me/4O9X). Our fuel costs have reduced by more than 10% this Yuletide season from $0.608 in November 2025 to $0.500 today. The…
The Ogun State High Court sitting in Ijebu-Ode has declined to grant an interim injunction sought by an aspirant to the Awujale of Ijebuland stool, Otunba Wasiu Olasunkanmi Ayinde Adesanya Marshall, known in music circle as KWAM I or K1 De Ultimate. The ruling was delivered on Monday, 22 December, 2025, by the presiding judge of High Court 3, Ijebu-Ode Judicial Division, Hon. Justice A. A. Omoniyi, who held that the interim injunction prayed for by the applicant lacked merit. Marshall had asked the court to restrain the Ogun State Government and other respondents from taking any further steps in…
By Wale Ojo-Lanre, Esq. Yes.Never. Never in my life would I dare to watch TVC again—not deliberately, not accidentally, not even by the carelessness of a restless remote control. And let me be clear from the onset: this is not because TVC is bad. No. It is because TVC has suddenly and irresponsibly become too good for my comfort. When TVC started, I embraced it with the innocent optimism of a Nigerian viewer. I assumed, like others before it, that it would eventually surrender to the gallery, crave cheap applause, weaponise noise, bully guests, massage facts, and sell outrage as…
By Olayiwola Rasheed Emmanuel President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has, throughout his political career, demonstrated that loyalty, discipline, and commitment to collective progress are never forgotten. From his transformative leadership in Lagos to the national consolidation of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Tinubu has consistently ensured that those who prioritize the party and national interest above personal ambition are recognized and rewarded. This principle of governance frames the relevance of Professor Sir Benedict Bengioushuye Ayade, CON, whose unrelenting and undeniable dedication, strategic sacrifices, and proven competence exemplify the very qualities that the President esteems. Ayade’s track record as an academic, former…
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commended the Daniel Ford Elite Table Tennis Tournament for its pivotal role in nurturing young sporting talents across Nigeria, describing grassroots initiatives as the bedrock of sporting excellence that has propelled Lagos to unprecedented heights in national and international competitions. Speaking while also commending Lagos’ expanding sporting excellence profile, the Governor attributed the state’s historic triumph at the 9th National Youth Games earlier this year to deliberate policy direction, consistent funding, and partnerships that prioritise talent discovery and structured athlete development at the community level. “Lagos won the National Youth Games for the…
By Oluwole Solanke, PhD, FCIB Fear is one of life’s greatest silencers. It steals dreams before they are spoken, weakens courage before it is tested, and convinces capable people to live far below their true potential. Yet fear itself is not the enemy—allowing fear to rule is. Life begins to change the moment we decide to rise above fear and step boldly into who we were created to be. Understanding Fear’s True Nature Fear often disguises itself as wisdom, caution, or comfort. It whispers convincing lies: “You are not ready.” “What if you fail?” “Stay where you are safe.” But…
By Yarima Haruna, Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi state chapter of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF), on Sunday, 21 December, 2025, convened its annual general meeting at its head office in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital. The meeting drew an impressive turnout of association members, business stakeholders, supporters and political representatives, and was held in a peaceful and cordial atmosphere. Addressing participants, the Women Leader of the association, Hon. Safiya Musa Bena, said the chapter had made measurable progress in the import and export of goods, particularly in the handling of government-approved consignments aimed at enhancing commercial…