By Oluwole Solanke PhD, FCIB An Inspirational Reflection on Humility, Growth, and True Greatness Life is a journey filled with lessons, some gentle, others painfully instructive. Among the most subtle yet dangerous obstacles on this journey is pride. It often arrives quietly, dressed as confidence or self-worth, but when left unchecked, it can become a destructive force that limits growth, damages relationships, and blinds us to truth. Pride is not always loud. Sometimes, it whispers: “You already know enough,” or “You are better than them.” And in those moments, it begins to build walls where bridges should stand. Understanding Pride:…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
By Lanre Adewole A tight governorship race is afoot in Osun State which makes writing about its governance a risky venture. You can easily be classified and crucified! It is either you are for someone or against somebody. In all honesty, an allegation of being on a particular side, if backed by empirical evidence, would not be offending the spiritual stance of Jesus. He actually warns about ambivalence. He is not a fence-sitter or one for balancing act which the Yoruba will reference as “ese kan ile, ese kan ode” (split loyalty). Jesus says in Matthew 6:24, “No one can…
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has charged the US and African nations to prioritize the establishment of regional energy hubs as a strategic pathway to accelerate cross-border mining industrialization and strengthen the supply chain of critical minerals essential for the global energy transition. Speaking at a high-level panel themed “Critical Minerals in Africa: Meeting Global Demand” at the on going Powering Africa Summit in Washington, D.C., United States, Alake emphasized that sustainable partnerships with Africa remain the fastest route to meeting rising global demand for critical minerals. He called for the development of regional industrial corridors akin…
The traditional ruler of Oruma Community in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Pere John Tacha Abara, has commended the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, for providing relief materials to alleviate the pains of flood victims in the area. The Monarch, who spoke during the distribution of relief materials in his domain, noted that the impact of NDDC in his community and the entire Niger Delta region was laudable, describing NDDC’s intervention as capable of reducing hunger in the community. He stated: “We are indeed excited with the relief materials that have been sent to our community. It shows that…
The Chairman of Imota Local Council Development Area, Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele-led administration has officially flagged off the renovation of the Oriokuta Primary Healthcare Centre, in a decisive move aimed at strengthening access to quality healthcare services for residents of the community and its environs. The initiative reflects the administration’s unwavering commitment to improving primary healthcare delivery and enhancing the overall wellbeing of the people. Speaking on the commencement of the renovation project, Hon. Benson reiterated that healthcare remains a critical pillar of his administration’s “Hi-SEE” transformation agenda. He noted that the rehabilitation of the facility would significantly improve service…
By Mobolaji Sanusi “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”——Martin Luther King Nigeria’s public service life is a reflection of the society that we created and lived in. The rat race for unearned, unexplained wealth, avaricious pursuits, and subordination of national interests to personal greed, for survival’s sake, due to institutional weakness, reigns supreme. Dignity/character, unfortunately, is fast becoming more endemically a rarity in the country’s public service. The foregoing personal reflection came about when yours sincerely, earlier this week, read the astonishing news from far away United States, that Joe Kent, an…
The Embassy of the Russian Federation in Nigeria has hosted a special classical music concert in Abuja, describing the event as a significant step toward strengthening cultural dialogue and people-to-people relations between Nigeria and Russia. The event, which drew diplomats, cultural enthusiasts, academics and members of the public, featured performances by three talented young Russian musicians from the Tchaikovsky Moscow State Conservatory, one of Russia’s most prestigious music institutions. Speaking at the event, the Russian Ambassador to Nigeria, Andrey Podelyshev noted that the concert was organized with the support of the Russkiy Mir Foundation and the Department for Multilateral Humanitarian…
ActionAid Nigeria has strongly condemned the assault and harassment of women and girls during a cultural festival in Ozoro, Delta State, describing the incident as a serious violation of human dignity and a reflection of deeper systemic issues of gender-based violence in society. In a statement issued Friday, 20 March, 2026 in Abuja, the Country Director of ActionAid Nigeria, Dr. Andrew Mamedu, said the disturbing videos circulating on social media showing women and girls being chased, harassed, and assaulted in public spaces highlight a grave failure to ensure the safety of citizens during community events. The organisation warned against attempts…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola A Maiduguri resident has lost four sons in the multiple bomb explosions that rocked the Borno State capital, killing at least 27 people and leaving several others injured in one of the deadliest attacks recorded in the city in recent times. The incident occurred on Monday,16 March, 2026, when explosions hit different locations within Maiduguri metropolis, including the gate of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, the Monday Market roundabout and the Post Office area, as suspected attackers detonated improvised explosive devices in crowded places shortly after residents broke their fast, triggering panic across the city.…
The immediate past Nigerian Ambassador to Mexico and Pro-Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ambassador Adejare Bello, has congratulated Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, on the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan and the joyous celebration of Eid-el-Fitr. Ambassador Bello also extended warm greetings to all Muslim brothers and sisters across Nigeria and beyond, as well as his friends, associates, and supporters, for their steadfastness, devotion, and spiritual discipline throughout the Ramadan fast. He commended their commitment to the values of sacrifice, patience, charity, and unity which…