NDDC Project Inspection Begins : Ibas and The New Era of Cooperative Federalism
By Ebiye Olomu When the Minister of Regional Development stepped onto the long abandoned Kaa–Ataba Bridge project site this week, flanked by engineers, journalists, and senior officials of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), the moment felt almost cinematic. For years, this bridge has stood as a testament to stalled promises, frozen budgets, and the…
Omga007Flood Disaster Claims 8 Lives, Destroys Farmlands in Afikpo
By Nkechinyere Ewa-Okpara A devastating flood has claimed the lives of eight people and destroyed farmlands in Enohia Itim, Afikpo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, leaving over 800 residents counting their losses. The incident, which occurred on Friday, August 1, 2025, followed a torrential downpour that caused the plantain plantation and surrounding farmlands to…
AIBEN CEO, Chief Andy Elerewe bags NUJ FCT Outstanding Real Estate Service Award
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of AIBEN Properties, Chief Dr Andy Elerewe has bagged the NUJ FCT “Outstanding Real Estate Service Award” for his significant contributions and impact in Nigeria’s Housing Sector The award was presented by the NUJ FCT Council as part of activities to mark the 2025 press week. Chief Andy Elerewe,…
Evaluating Nigeria’s Repayment if IMF Covid-19 Loan
Adefolarin A. Olamilekan The IMF’s Resident Representative for Nigeria, Mr. Christian Ebeke, cleared the air on the repayment of the Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI) loan facility, which was disbursed in April 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic to Nigeria. Recall that during the pandemic, the global economy was almost shut down, resulting in a sharp fall…
Sowore Slams NYSC Over Denial of Raye’s Certificate, Vows Legal Battle
By Edem Ekpo Human rights activist and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, has condemned the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for withholding the discharge certificate of corps member Rita Uguamaye, popularly known as Raye, describing the move as “vindictive and wicked.” In a statement on Saturday, Sowore accused the NYSC of punishing Raye for openly…
Ezza South Embarks on Tree Planting to Boost Economy
By Nkechinyere Ewa-Opkara Euphemia Nwali, Chairman of Ezza South Local Government Area, has outlined the vision behind her administration’s massive tree-planting initiative and agricultural projects aimed at combating climate change, boosting food production, and improving economic self-reliance. In an exclusive interaction, Nwali explained that the 10,000-tree planting initiative was conceived not only to fight erosion…
AI or Stay Behind : Expert’s Bold Crusade to Digitally Uplift Nigeria’s Poor Status
By Nkechinyere Ewa-Okpara “In this AI age, poverty is no longer an excuse. Anyone who stays poor is simply uninformed or unwilling.” – Sunday Andrew Opoke In a fast-changing world where artificial intelligence is redefining how we live, work, and interact, Sunday Andrew Opoke, a Nigerian-born tech expert, is leading a digital revolution aimed at…
Nigeria Needs Dialogue Backed by Action to End Conflicts – Dr. Femi Lanre-Oke
Leadership development expert and Executive Director of Still Waters Foundation, Dr. Femi Lanre-Oke, has urged Nigerians to embrace dialogue rooted in sincerity and action as a lasting solution to recurring conflicts in the country. Dr. Lanre-Oke, who made this known while speaking with newsmen on Saturday in Abuja, explained that conflicts are inevitable due to…