Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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  • Politics

    Gregory Ibe

    Otti mourns 2023 APGA governorship standard-bearer in Abia

    Governor Alex Otti has expressed sadness over the death of APGA’s 2023 governorship candidate in Abia, Gregory Ibe, describing the news as “shocking”.

    Rights

    Samuel Erale

    Delta: Police officers to face orderly room trial for assaulting civilians

    A video showed the officers forcing the men into a private vehicle for a yet-to-be-ascertained offence, as bystanders intervened and questioned the reason for the arrest.

    OPINION

    Abdul Mahmud: The president who loves us too much to campaign

    A leader confident in his record should ordinarily welcome the campaign trail, where he can explain what he has achieved and answer questions about what remains unfinished.

    Will a Nobel solve the world’s Trump problem? The president thinks so

    It’s a tragedy that the Trump White House is wantonly destroying the world order of peace and security and damaging institutions that the U.S. was at the forefront of building.

    Omoyeni Disu: What it takes to build an African luxury brand for a global market

    Being African, in itself, does not make a brand globally competitive…customers ultimately need reasons to choose those products beyond where they come from.

    When the ruling party needs guns to win election

    No president should need an AK-47 to win an election, and no ruling party should need the threat of one to persuade Nigerians to vote for its candidate.

    Leadership and storytelling in election season

    Compelling stories create impact that shapes the future. And leaders who fail to tell honest stories shape nothing but frustration and disappointment.

    Only one of Nigeria’s 26 stadiums meets international standards; country needs a new model

    If Lionel Messi were to play in Nigeria tomorrow, there is only one venue in the entire country where the match could be sanctioned. One stadium. In a nation of 230 million people.

    Lagos

    Otedola Bridge tanker explosion

    FRSC orders probe into Otedola Bridge tanker explosion

    According to Mr Mohammed, the crash reminded everyone that the consequences of irresponsible driving extend far beyond the driver and the vehicle.

    States

    Cross River State CP Ajo Ordue

    Police mobilise Cross River communities against crime

    The police commissioner in Cross River, Ajo Ordue, has urged communities to partner with the police to tackle crime, electoral violence, cultism and drug abuse.