On September 2, 2024, the Niger Delta Volunteers, a group representing repentant militants in the Niger Delta region, issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), demanding immediate action to address alleged injustices faced by ex-militants in Akwa Ibom State. The group’s demands highlight ongoing concerns about the treatment of former militants and…
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, a man whose first name is the name of my favorite beer has just made a pronouncement which will make our lives 500% more difficult. He has directed the NNPCL to start to sell petrol at a price higher than the landing price which they claim to be…
On September 1, 2024, Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Rema delivered an unforgettable performance at his highly anticipated homecoming concert in Benin City, Edo State. The concert, which was powered by Heineken, drew a massive crowd, eager to see their hometown hero return to his roots. Rema, known for his energetic performances and chart-topping hits, did not…
In the last few days, verbal missiles have been flying across Edo political airwaves. Personal insults from APC to PDP and from PDP to APC are not what we need. There is no amount of spinning that will change what surrogates on either side have said. What should anyone care if someone has a wife,…
As August has come to an end, the world has witnessed a series of significant events that highlight the complex interplay of sports, politics, and social issues. Here’s a look at things you might have missed within the week. 6 Israeli Hostages Killed by Hamas Six Israeli hostages were tragically killed by Hamas, sparking outrage…
As of today, September 1, 2024, the application window for the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Youth Internship Program has officially closed. The program, which aimed to provide valuable work experience and skills training to young people across the Niger Delta region, received a significant number of applications before the August 31 deadline. A Promising…
The recent collapse of a school building in Jos, Plateau State, which claimed the lives of 21 students, has once again brought to the forefront the alarming issue of building collapses in Nigeria. This tragic incident, which occurred while students were sitting for an exam, has been described by local authorities as an “avoidable tragedy”…
A few weeks ago, we were awakened to not too much of a surprise. South Africa was at it again. If they were not killing Nigerians for coming to their country to invest, they were setting their stores on fire or else, just generally finding ways to frustrate Nigerians to give up their businesses and…
No fewer than 1,425 international students who gained admission to universities in the United Kingdom were denied entry at the country’s airports between 2021 and 2023. A total of 161 Nigerians were affected, as they were removed on arrival at airports across the UK. According to data exclusively obtained from the UK Home Office through…
Finally, NNPC wakes up from its slumber—- hopefully, for good. They have made a good decision to hand over the refineries to local operators who will maintain and operate the refineries in a yet to be disclosed arrangement. Let’s hope the operators are properly vetted, and let us also hope that the contracts are properly…
