Former Cross River State governor Donald Duke has singled out self-serving leadership and excessive personal ambition as the root causes of Nigeria’s enduring political dysfunction. Speaking on national development, Duke stressed that transformative progress will remain elusive until governance prioritizes collective public interest over the personal survival of the ruling class.
President William Ruto has pledged once again to upgrade Suneka Airstrip into a fully operational commercial airport, despite millions in prior public spending yielding zero flights. The commitment comes amid mounting local frustration over delayed regional infrastructure delivery. Ruto now faces renewed scrutiny as Kisii residents demand tangible results over recycled promises.
APC leadership asserts that Nigerian Christians have largely embraced the ruling party's controversial Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket. Speaking on national television, party figure Nentawe Yilwatda maintained that extensive consultations show widespread Christian endorsement for President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima's reelection bid.
The Confederation of African Football has officially announced a revised date for the upcoming CAF Awards gala. The prestigious ceremony celebrates Africa's finest football icons and sporting figures on the global stage. Stakeholders and fans across the continent now await an electrifying night honoring African athletic excellence.
Nigerian gospel artist Greatman Takit blends soulful melodies with Yoruba expressions and Christian imagery in his release, 'Inferno.' The track explores spiritual surrender and divine intimacy, capturing faith through the metaphor of an all-consuming fire.
Nollywood stars IK Ogbonna and Ego Nwosu have officially announced their engagement following months of quiet romance rumors. Ogbonna shared footage of his intimate proposal on social media, prompting an outpouring of congratulations from colleagues across Nigeria's film industry.
Nigeria must mobilize the capital, expertise, and enterprise of its global diaspora to hit its ambitious $1 trillion GDP target. According to NiDCOM chief Abike Dabiri-Erewa, unlocking strategic direct investments beyond standard remittances will prove decisive in driving long-term national growth.
The National Association of Nigerian Students has called on the Federal Government to reinforce the technical and operational resources of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council. Boosting the agency's capabilities is pitched as critical to expanding non-oil export competitiveness and supporting broader economic diversification across Nigeria.
The University of Ibadan, partnering with Astria Learning, is pushing for deeper university-industry collaboration to tackle workplace readiness issues among Nigerian graduates. Stakeholders emphasised the urgency of integrating practical competencies and market-driven skills to prepare the country's emerging talent for the modern economy.
