From Groundnuts to Beaches: Exploring The Gambia’s New Growth Engine
By Yusuf Bangura Jan 10, 2026 Despite its continued status as a low-income country, The Gambia is a rare example of a nation that has successfully pivoted away from a…
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2027: Umo Eno’s political platform launched
….We must Build Akwa Ibom in Unity and Development – Gov. Umo Eno ….Ours is Political Movement to Deliver the APC with Impressive Margins- Uwem Okoko, President General ….Our Collective…
Tinubu allocates N1.01 trillion to INEC ahead of 2027 election
Isaac Samuel The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been allocated a staggering N1,013,778,401,602 in the 2026 budget presented to the National Assembly by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The allocation,…
What ADC Must Do to Oust Tinubu
By Ike Abonyi “Integrity is the supreme quality for leadership. Without it, no real success is possible.” – Dwight D. Eisenhower If the African Democratic Congress (ADC) aims to earn…
Court Grants Interim Forfeiture of 57 Properties, Valued at N213.2bn Linked to Malami, Two Others
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 ordered the interim forfeiture of 57 properties suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities linked to a former…
Ex-Obi running mate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, joins 2027 presidential race
Isaac Samuel The Labour Party’s vice-presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential race. Baba-Ahmed made the declaration on Wednesday…
Former DSS boss Lawal Duara declares Katsina governorship bid
Isaac Samuel Former Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Lawal Daura, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Katsina State.. He cited insecurity and…
2027: I will not step down for anyone, Atiku declares
Isaac Samuel Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential aspirant, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has vowed to remain in the race for the 2027 presidential election, dismissing calls for…
President Tinubu nominates Board members for NMDPRA, NUPRC, seeks Senate Confirmation
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has written two letters to the Senate, seeking confirmation of 21 nominees for the boards of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and…
Tinubunomics and the Arithmetics of illusion
By Tanimu Yakubu A striking feature of Nigeria’s current economic debate is the enthusiasm with which huge numbers are circulated—and the casualness with which they are assembled. Tax collections are…
I’ll only join political party ready to give me Presidential or Vice Presidential ticket – Kwankwaso
Isaac Samuel Former Kano State governor and leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has said he would only defect to another political party or coalition…
Was mathematics invented or discovered?
By Prof Lawrence ETIM In case, you can’t read to the end, the answer is that maths was both discovered and invented. INTRODUCTION This is a classic – and genuinely…
INEC chairman promises credible 2027 elections
Isaac Samuel The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, has reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to delivering free, fair and credible elections in 2027, saying…
Plateau Governor Mutfwang formally defects from PDP to APC
Isaac Samuel Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), marking a significant shift in the political alignment…
Tinubu projects stronger economic growth, lower inflation in 2026
Isaac Samuel President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that 2026 will mark the beginning of a more robust phase of economic growth for Nigeria, assuring citizens that the pains associated…
Rethinking the Meaning of “Year” and the “New Year”
By Prof Lawrence ETIM My core argument is that time constructs are human inventions, not natural phenomena. The concepts of “year” and “new year” are not natural. They are man-made_…
Presidency, LP speak as Obi switches allegiance to ADC
By Isaac Samuel The Presidency and the Labour Party (LP) have reacted to the defection of the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, to the African Democratic Congress (ADC),…
Peter Obi finally defects from Labour Party to ADC
Isaac Samuel The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has officially defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Obi announced…
A Festive Wedding in Banjul
Yusuf Bangura Dec 31, 2025 I’ve been in Banjul since 26th November attending the wedding of the daughter of a close family friend in London. The three days of wedding…
Despite alleged post-passage alterations, Tinubu insists new tax laws begin January 1
Isaac Samuel President Bola Tinubu has insisted that Nigeria’s newly enacted tax reform laws will commence on January 1, 2026, as scheduled, despite public controversy over alleged post-passage alterations to…
Reps’ minority caucus demands suspension of tax laws’ implementation
Isaac Samuel, Abuja The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has demanded the suspension of the implementation of recently enacted tax reform laws, amid allegations that the legislations were…
APC moves to capture Kano as talks with Governor Yusuf reach advanced stage
Isaac Samuel The All Progressives Congress (APC) is intensifying efforts to secure Kano State ahead of the 2027 general elections, as negotiations with Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf over a possible…
How Prominent Nigerians Reacted to US Airstrikes in Sokoto
Isaac Samuel On December 25, United States President Donald Trump announced that American forces carried out airstrikes on Islamic State (ISIS) targets in North-West Nigeria, claiming the militants had been…
US strikes were successful, says Nigerian government
Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, has affirmed that the US strikes launched in the early hours of Boxing Day has hit ISIS targets in Sokoto State. Here’s the full text…
N’Assembly orders re-gazetting of tax laws
Isaac Samuel Amid the ongoing controversy regarding alleged discrepancies in Nigeria’s gazetted tax laws, the National Assembly has ordered the re-gazetting of the tax laws and the issuance of Certified…
Presidency debunks reports of Gbajabiamila’s replacement as Chief of Staff
Isaac Samuel The Presidency has dismissed as false reports circulating on social media claiming that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has replaced his Chief of Staff, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, with the…
Tinubu reaffirms commitment to religious freedom, national unity in Christmas message
Isaac Samuel President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to religious freedom, national unity and peaceful coexistence, urging Nigerians to embrace tolerance, love and mutual respect as Christians…
Critics fault Aisha Buhari’s posthumous revelations about Buhari presidency
Isaac Samuel Public outrage has continued to trail comments attributed to former First Lady, Dr. Aisha Buhari, in a newly launched biography documenting the life and presidency of her late…
Religion and Romance: How Lagos Turned Itself Into the Number One Year-End Destination in Africa
By: Reno Omokiri Please fact-check me: Ten years ago, the biggest tourist attraction in Nigeria was Prophet TB Joshua’s Synagogue Church of All Nations. Ten years later, it is Detty…
Okobo LGA Takes the Spotlight Today at Christmas Unplugged 3.0
Today, Wednesday 24 December 2025, Okobo Local Government Area brings its rich cultural heritage to the Village Square at Christmas Unplugged 3.0. With the Offiom cultural performance leading the presentation,…
INEC Rejects Turaki-led PDP NWC Over Court Rulings
The Independent National Electoral Commission has declined to recognise the Kabiru Turaki led National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, citing existing court judgments and ongoing legal disputes within…
Senate Passes ₦43.5trn Revised 2024 Budget
…Extends 2025 fiscal year to March 2026 The Senate has approved a revised ₦43.561 trillion 2024 Appropriation Act and a reworked 2025 budget framework, following the passage of the Appropriation…
Why Strong Nigeria–U.S. Relations Matter
By Tony Elumelu The relationship between Nigeria and the United States has long been defined by friendship, shared values, economic ties, and deep connections. As an entrepreneur, my role models…
Reps pass N43.56tr, N48.31tr revised budget framework for 2024, 2025
…okays Tinubu’s request to extend budget implementation to March 2026 Isaac Samuel The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed the Repeal and Re-Enactment Appropriation Bill approving a revised N43.56 trillion…
Obot Akara Day: A Historic Celebration of Culture and Community at Christmas Unplugged
By: Utitofon Morgan Today marks a significant moment in the calendar of Akwa Ibom’s cultural celebrations. On Tuesday, 23rd December 2025, Obot Akara Local Government Area steps into the spotlight…
From Liberal Internationalism to ‘’Flexible Realism’’: Dangers and Pitfalls in America’s New Strategic Policy
Yusuf Bangura I’ve now read the 29-page White House document titled “National Security Strategy of the United States of America’’ released in November 2025, which distils the numerous, often controversial,…
How I dealt with Buhari’s cabal
By Solomon Dalung (Former Minister) Since former President Muhammadu Buhari left office in 2023 and following his passing this year, there has been a deliberate and coordinated effort by some…
Constitutional crisis erupts over alleged alteration of tax laws
Isaac Samuel Serious constitutional questions have been raised over Nigeria’s tax reform laws following revelations that provisions contained in the gazetted versions of the Acts differ materially from those passed…
Seyi Tinubu honoured as ‘Beloved Yoruba Child’
The ancient city of Oyo came alive on Sunday as history, culture and high politics converged at the palace of the Alaafin, where Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, formally…
Pastor Eno: The Slow, Steady Journey to the Mountain Top
By Essien Ndueso On December 18, 2025, the serene premises of the Prayer City, Mountain of Fire Ministries, Magboro, became the setting for a deeply reflective and inspiring moment as…
What’s the big deal about the Akwa Ibom Airport being designated “International”
By Akpandem James On Wednesday December 18, 2025, during an interactive session with journalists at the quarterly meeting of the Akwa Ibom Council of Elders in Uyo, a former governor…
Tinubu warns governors on LG autonomy, threatens enforcement via executive order
“The Supreme Court has capped it for you again, saying, ‘give them their money directly.’ If you wait for my Executive Order, because I have the knife, I have the…
The Death Of Truth: How Fear Has Kept A Nation In Chains
By Professor Usman Umar, Keffi *** Socrates was one of the greatest thinkers of his time. Yet, he was not beyond correction. His student, Plato, saw flaws in his ideas…
2026 Budget Speech: “Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience and shared Prosperity”
Presented by: His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, At the Joint Session of the National Assembly, Abuja, Friday, 19 December 2025 PROTOCOLS o Distinguished…
Motor vehicle tinted window: Police speaks
The Nigeria Police Force has observed recent public commentary attributed to the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mazi Afam Osigwe, concerning the Motor Vehicle Tinted Glass Permit Policy.…
Setting the Record Straight on President Buhari and Professor Yemi Osinbajo’s Presidential Bid
By Senator Femi Ojudu Recent excerpts circulating from a book authored by Dr. Charles Omole, Muhammadu Buhari: From Soldier to Statesman, purport to recount events and attitudes within the Buhari…
Dream big, embrace Hardwork, Creativity – Gov. Eno tells Mountain Top University graduands
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno,PhD has advocated that young people should dream big, engage in meaningful ventures, exhibit passion, and hardwork to witness God’s upliftment to unimaginable heights.…
MTEF: Reps differ with Senate, approve $64.85 oil benchmark for 2026
Isaac Samuel, Abuja The House of Representatives on Thursday adopted the Federal Government’s proposed crude oil benchmark of $64.85 per barrel for 2026, diverging from the Senate, which earlier approved…
Reps legalise BVAS, e-transmission of results
Isaac Samuel The House of Representatives has approved key amendment to the Electoral Act 2022, formally mandating the use of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and real-time electronic transmission…
Keyamo: Akwa Ibom airport to be ready soon for international flights
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, has commended Akwa Ibom State Government for its level of preparedness towards the scheduled take-off of International flights from the Victor…