While President Bola Tinubu currently occupies Nigeria’s highest office, renowned novelist Chimamanda Adichie believes Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in 2023, remains the embodiment of ethical leadership Nigerians yearn for. In a feature aired on Channels Television’s Amazing Africans, Adichie clarified that Obi’s ambition is not a reflection of power lust but a deep concern for national progress. “He doesn’t need to be president. He wants to be because he cares about Nigeria, but he doesn’t need to be,” she said, drawing a line between duty and desperation. Adichie criticized unnamed political actors who pursue power for self-serving…
Author: Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
The Nigeria Police Force will soon decorate top officers who have demonstrated exceptional conduct, courage, and professionalism. This follows approval from the Police Service Commission for their accelerated promotion. Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, through his spokesman, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the event reflects a new era of merit-based advancement. In a detailed announcement, the Force disclosed that “officers whose conduct, courage, and character have stood out in service to the nation” would be recognized with new ranks in a formal decoration ceremony. Among the honorees are CSP Shaba Aliyu and SP Sentome Obi—both recipients of the Police Officer of…
Amid mounting preparations for Nigeria’s 2027 elections, the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is struggling to maintain internal unity as top contenders jostle for the coveted National Chairmanship position. With the November 15 convention fast approaching, party elders are working to avoid another wave of crisis. In the mix are political veterans Jerry Gana, Kawu Baraje, and Ahmed Makarfi, all believed to be interested in leading the party. Acting Chairman Umar Damagum is also seeking to solidify his position. However, whether the party can present a united front against President Bola Tinubu’s administration remains uncertain. At the core of the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Monday, celebrated Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, in a grand ceremony held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, in recognition of their historic victory at the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket Championship. In an atmosphere charged with national pride and excitement, the President conferred national honours on each member of the victorious squad and announced a generous cash reward of $100,000 per player. The coaching and technical crew were not left out, with each receiving $50,000 in appreciation of their vital role in leading the team to continental glory. D’Tigress cemented their dominance in African women’s…
Triumph followed celebration as Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, returned to Abuja from Abidjan on Monday after clinching their fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s Afrobasket title. The victorious squad, under head coach Rena Wakama, was welcomed by jubilant fans at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. The atmosphere was festive, with cultural performers, officials, and supporters cheering them on. Having made history by defeating Mali in Sunday’s final, D’Tigress cemented their place as Africa’s most dominant women’s basketball team. This unprecedented fifth title further solidified their legacy in the sport. President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu hosted the team…
In a major development for the education sector, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced that the 2025 WASSCE results for school candidates are now available online. The announcement, made on Monday, August 4, 2025, via WAEC’s verified social media account on X (formerly Twitter), confirmed that the results have been uploaded and can be checked immediately. Candidates are to visit http://waecdirect.org and enter their result-checking PIN alongside their exam number to view their scores. WAEC also reminded candidates that these credentials are essential to access the portal and advised them to ensure accuracy during the login process to…
Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has firmly rejected a recent report that accused the Federal Government of marginalising the South East in its ongoing road infrastructure projects. He described the publication as “misleading and mischievous,” emphasizing that the current administration has shown fairness and equity in the allocation of road projects across all six geo-political zones. The statement was issued on Monday by the Director of Press and Public Relations in the Ministry of Works, Mohammed Ahmed, who conveyed the Minister’s reaction to the publication titled “The Politics of Asphalt: Why is the South East Missing from the Map?”…
Peter Obi, influential former governor of Anambra State and Labour Party presidential hopeful, has publicly congratulated the Nigerian women’s basketball squad known as D’Tigress for their historic feat of winning the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket championship for the fifth time running. In an exuberant message titled “MISSION V ACCOMPLISHED,” Obi celebrated the team’s relentless energy and resilience, referring to them as “fearless, fast, and unstoppable” athletes who have continuously raised the bar in African basketball. “Congratulations D’TIGRESS, you did it. You played like true queens of the court,” he wrote. “Again, you’ve made Nigeria proud, you’ve made Africa proud, and…
By Abdullahi O Haruna Haruspice In the often ornamental theatre of government, digital media aides are rarely seen as agents of transformation. Their portfolios are largely reactive—churning out press statements, countering criticism, and shaping online optics. But Olusegun Dada, President Tinubu’s digital media adviser, is attempting something altogether more consequential: to repurpose digital media as an instrument of national development rather than distraction. At a recent summit in Abuja—remarkable more for its purpose than its pageantry—Dada convened a mix of governors, ministers, educators, and content creators. It was here he coined what may yet become the rallying cry for Nigeria’s…
Manchester United secured top spot in the Premier League Summer Series after a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Everton in Atlanta, wrapping up their U.S. pre-season campaign with an undefeated run. Bruno Fernandes, the standout performer, showcased both clinical finishing and playmaking excellence. After winning a penalty through Amad Diallo’s skillful incursion into the box, Fernandes converted the chance in the 19th minute. He later delivered the key assist for Mason Mount’s curled finish in the 69th minute, briefly restoring United’s advantage. Despite conceding an own goal that led to the equalizer, United finished with seven points overall. The match against…