To the extent that Benue is deliberately repositioning itself toward production, industrialization, value addition, and human-capital development, it is moving in the right direction.
And Nigerians must increasingly learn to evaluate leaders not merely by rhetoric, sentiment, or coalition-building capacity, but by developmental intelligence, institutional seriousness, and measurable public outcomes.
The task of the media is not to manufacture saints and sinners within political contests, nor to emotionally stampede the public into predetermined interpretations. Its duty...
Until Nigeria understands this, we may continue spending trillions on “security” while insecurity continues to hold strategic meetings somewhere in the bush—and perhaps laughing at us...
None of these suggests that Governor Alia is politically invulnerable. No incumbent should underestimate the volatility of Nigerian politics. Yet, the current anti-Alia positioning appears strategically...
Benue voters are politically mature. They have demonstrated, time and again, their willingness to vote across party lines when necessary. For instance, in 2019, they rejected...
In 1976, Nigeria proved it could lead the world in education. Fifty years later, the "professorial cadre" is a shadow of its former self. To save...
Statesmanship is not measured by influence alone, but by legacy. Sir, you have found an effective Governor in Hyacinth Iormem Alia. Do nothing that will reduce...
A distraught father has revealed that abductors of Benue Links bus passengers are demanding N9m for each victim after changing ransom terms repeatedly.
If students are pursuing education elsewhere due to inadequate academic programs or insufficient support services in their own State, this raises important concerns. Such a trend...
The DSS and NIA are probing alleged communications between senior NFF officials and foreign nationals over concerns linked to national...
Peter Obi disagrees with Atiku over fuel subsidy, saying mismanagement of funds saved from its removal is not enough reason...
The naira remains relatively stable against the dollar on August 25, 2026, with the official closing rate at ₦1,346.90/$ and...
China-Nigeria bilateral trade reached $17.4bn in H1 2026, while Chinese imports from Nigeria jumped 81% to $2.25bn following the zero-tariff...
FG has awarded the Escravos Channel dredging and reconstruction contract under its Eastern Ports modernisation programme to improve navigation at...
FG plans to reconstruct Lagos’ 1.58km Carter Bridge within 24 months, adding new ramps, a cable-stayed section and protective measures...
Trump threatens to double US tariffs on Canadian vehicles to 50% from 2027 after Washington and Ottawa fail to reach...
Chelsea beat Fulham 3-2 in Xabi Alonso’s first game in charge, with debutant Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer among the...
Poco Lee is set to appear before a London court in September over an alleged assault offence, according to Nigerians...
‘NAZA’, a new documentary about the Gaza war by ‘No Other Land’ directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, will premiere...
Raphinha and Fermin Lopez scored twice each as Barcelona cruised to a 5-0 victory over Elche in their La Liga...
Ferran Torres rescued PSG with two goals as the French champions came from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 at Rennes...
Nollywood veteran Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’ has died at 66 after a battle with Stage 4 cancer. His daughter announced his...
Brighton thrashed Aston Villa 4-0 at the Amex Stadium as Maxim de Cuyper scored twice and Jack Hinshelwood netted a...
Joao Pedro has extended his Chelsea contract after scoring 20 goals in his debut season, committing his future to the...
Man Utd began their Premier League campaign with a 2-0 loss to Hull as Michael Carrick admitted his team have...
Liverpool face their first season without Mohamed Salah since 2016, while Man City begin life after Pep Guardiola under Enzo...
Jamal Musiala has returned to training after undergoing tests following his collapse during Bayern Munich’s friendly against RB Leipzig.
Full list of Super Eagles players who changed clubs this summer, including Awoniyi, Iheanacho, Akor Adams, Onyedika, Orban and Onyeka.