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Featured

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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Religion / Top Stories

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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Featured

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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Featured

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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Politics

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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Features

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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Features

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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Features

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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Features

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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Features

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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Features

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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Features

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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Features

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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Features

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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Features

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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Features

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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Features

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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Features

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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Politics

Tinubu receives Afenifere leaders inside state house 

April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 - by Abdullahi M. Gulloma

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said his administration remains undeterred in its pursuit of comprehensive economic security for the country while addressing foundational challenges and creating a fair and equitable system …

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Letters

On Nigeria’s leaders and insatiable greed

April 3, 2024April 3, 2024 - by Haroon Aremu

Amidst the chaos and corruption in Nigeria, I strongly believe that there are still those who stand as beacons of hope. These are the leaders who, despite facing myriad challenges, …

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Opinion

Islam, Muslim leaders and democracy

March 7, 2024March 7, 2024 - by Abdulsalam Mahmud

Some few months after the penultimate general elections, and with about less than a week to the 2019 Ramadan fasting in our beloved country, I authored a piece with the …

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Nigerian News

Go home, preach pilgrimage’s good news, Pam tells pilgrimage leaders

December 22, 2023December 22, 2023 - by Adoyi M. Aba

The executive secretary, Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Rev. Yakubu Pam, has urged the states’ pilgrimage leaders and managers to “go home and preach the good news of pilgrimage in …

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Nigerian News

Hold your leaders accountable, rights activists, lawyers tell Nigerians

December 11, 2023December 11, 2023 - by Adewale Ajayi

Human rights activists, Comrade Femi Aborishade, Femi Falana (SAN),Wahab Shittu (SAN),Dr Muiz Banire and others Monday called on Nigerians to always question their leaders on how the resources of the …

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The Director-General of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier-General Olakunle Nafiu, has appealed for more support to enhance corps members' ...

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