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Features

The Unforgettable Hero, Ojo Maduekwe

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025 - by SUNNY IDACHABA

Another illustrious Nigerian bid this earth farewell nine years ago. In what looks like moments of stock-taking, his records of service are hereby opened for the public to judge based …

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Features

The Unforgettable Hero, Pa Anthony Enahoro

August 8, 2025August 8, 2025 - by SUNNY IDACHABA

Fifteen years ago, Nigeria lost a foremost nationalist who never gave up on the country till he died. SUNNY IDACHABA writes on Pa Anthony Enahoro, a man whose dream was …

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Nigerian News

ADC hires 97 lawyers to defend interim leaders in court 

July 9, 2025July 9, 2025 - by Kehinde Osasona

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) Tuesday said at least 97 lawyers are ready to represent the party in a case challenging the legality of its interim officers led by Senator …

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Northern leaders meet in Kaduna, push for region’s unity 

July 6, 2025July 6, 2025 - by Alabi Abdul

Leaders from the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory weekend converged in Kaduna to chart a new roadmap for the region’s unity, institutional strength, and economic resurgence. At …

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2025 WDD: Fight against illicit drugs must be a national movement – Tinubu

June 26, 2025June 26, 2025 - by Abdullahi M. Gulloma

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said Thursday that the fight against the scourge of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in Nigeria must be embraced by all as a national movement …

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Unforgotten Hero: Ernest Shonekan

May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 - by SUNNY IDACHABA

Among the class of former presidents and heads of state, Chief Ernest Shonekan is one of the statesmen whose legacy as the Chairman of the Interim National Government (ING) cannot be forgotten in …

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How Robert Francis Prevost emerged 267th Pope – Report

May 9, 2025May 9, 2025 - by Abdullahi M. Gulloma and Chizoba Ogbeche, Abuja

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of the United States has been elected the 267th pope. He stepped onto the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica as the new leader of the world’s 1.4 …

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Unforgotten Hero, Mike Akhigbe

April 25, 2025April 25, 2025 - by Sunny Idachaba

Many have come and gone, but their deeds speak for them, the reason for which they are remembered even in death. One of such individuals is the former Chief of …

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The Unforgotten Hero, Mariam Ikejiani Clarke

April 18, 2025April 18, 2025 - by SUNNY IDACHABA

She was an inspiration to many women, especially during the military regime in Nigeria. As a lecturer and minister where she rendered her stewardship, she stood out. For what she …

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Hamzat: Lagos deputy governor advocates for visionary leadership

April 18, 2025April 18, 2025 - by Adewale Ajayi

Lagos state deputy governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has called on Nigerian leaders to learn from past mistakes and actively engage with former leaders to chart a better course for …

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Unforgotten Hero: Clement Akpamgbo

April 4, 2025April 4, 2025 - by SUNNY IDACHABA

Not many still remember this name, but for anyone old enough to recall events in the Babangida days, the name Clement Akpamgbo was a household name. He served that administration …

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The unforgotten Hero Yinka Odumakin

January 31, 2025January 31, 2025 - by SUNNY IDACHABA

He wasn’t just an activist, but a pan-Nigerian who desired that the sleeping giant called Nigeria would wake up one day to take its place among the comity of nations. …

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The Unforgotten Hero, Sam Mbakwe

January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 - by SUNNY IDACHABA

Many have come and gone, but some are remembered for the good works they did while alive. One of those individuals is the late Sam Onunaka Mbakwe, who though governed …

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The Unforgotten Hero, Tai Solarin

January 10, 2025January 10, 2025 - by SUNNY IDACHABA

He was a man who despised flamboyant lifestyle; therefore, he lived a simple life because of his conviction that one should not display unbridled affluence in the midst of suffering …

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Unforgotten Hero: Ghali Umar Na’Abba

December 20, 2024December 21, 2024 - by SUNNY IDACHABA

He was a lawmaker who helped to develop the legislative institution in the country despite the sheer aggression from the executive arm of the government. In the face of all …

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Ladi Kwali, a blend of creativity and ingenuity

December 14, 2024December 14, 2024 - by DONALD IORTSOR

A man’s gift, according to the Holy Writ, makes a way for him and prepares such individual to stand before great men. That is the story of an uneducated lady …

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Unforgotten Hero: Gani Fawehinmi

December 14, 2024December 14, 2024 - by SUNNY IDACHABA

His name evokes grandeur in the legal profession; that was why every graduate from Law School wanted to be associated with him. Today, many years after her death, his exploits …

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The Unforgotten Hero, Chukwudifu Oputa

November 29, 2024November 29, 2024 - by SUNNY IDACHABA

Another star in the legal profession bid this earth goodbye 10 years ago even though in old age, but his legacies live on. This week, SUNNY IDACHABA writes on why …

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The Unforgotten Hero, Duro Onabule

November 22, 2024November 22, 2024 - by SUNNY IDACHABA

Journalism as a profession and indeed Nigeria lost an intellectual colossus in 2022. That person was an example of discipline and dedication to service coupled with his principle of unalloyed …

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Unforgotten Hero: Maitama Sule

November 16, 2024November 16, 2024 - by SUNNY IDACHABA

In 2017, one of the brightest individuals that northern Nigeria has produced kissed this earth goodbye after struggling with illness. SUNNY IDACHABA recalls the legacies of that man, Yusuf Maitama …

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The Unforgotten Hero, Solomon Daushep Lar

November 1, 2024November 1, 2024 - by SUNNY IDACHABA

He was not only a pillar in Plateau state or the North-central, but a force to reckon with even at the national level. This week, SUNNY IDACHABA examines the life …

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The Unforgotten Hero:Grace Alele Williams

September 14, 2024September 14, 2024 - by SUNNY IDACHABA

It is often said that what a man can do, a woman can do even better. This is the best way to describe Professor Grace Alele-Williams, who was fondly referred …

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Unforgotten Hero: Alex Ekwueme

September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 - by SUNNY IDACHABA

Alexander Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme was one Nigerian that saw tomorrow, spoke about it, but no one listened. Today, the consequences of what he saw and spoke about are with us long …

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Nigerian News

Southern Kaduna leaders celebrate as Abigail Katung assumes Mayor of Leeds City  

May 24, 2024May 24, 2024 - by Abubakar Labaran

The elders and leaders of Southern Kaduna community have felicitated with the wife of the senator representing Kaduna South senatorial district, Mrs. Abigail Marshall Katung, over her inauguration as the …

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Nigerian News

Sultan warns Nigerians against castigating leaders

May 5, 2024May 5, 2024 - by Mohammed Yangida

The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA),Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar 111, has urged Nigerians not to castigate their leaders, but instead pray …

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All eyes on Fidelis Unongo for Benue North East Senatorial seat

At a time when Benue North East Senatorial District, and indeed Nigeria yearns for and requires transformative leadership, Hon. Fidelis ...

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The Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Friday called on the authorities and security agencies to combat the scourge of insecurity ...

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Beneficiaries of the Libata-Kwanga Three Crown Scholarship have appealed to the federal government, through the Minister of Mines and Steel ...

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…Say ‘without purposeful leadership, no sustainable devt can be achieved’ Management experts and policy leaders have warned that persistent leadership ...

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Transforming South-East with strategic federal presence

If the mountain will not come to Mohammed, then Mohammed must go to the mountain. This is a time-honoured maxim, ...

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The capital of a nation represents its symbol. A visitor may not necessarily traverse the entire country to form their ...

Tinubu’s airport infrastructure master plan will fix gaps – Air Peace

Nigeria’s leading airline Air Peace Chairman, Dr Allen Onyema has described the country’s aviation sector as one poised for a ...

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