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The Benue State seat of power has been rocked by a case of corruption and shock following the arrest of the State Commissioner for Finance, Michael Oglegba, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja over an unpaid ₦1.2 billion contract for the supply of vehicles to the State House of Assembly, a development that has left…
An examination of the Akwa Ibom State Health Insurance Services (AKSHIS) website has revealed significant gaps in publicly available information, raising questions about transparency and accessibility for prospective enrollees seeking details of healthcare coverage under the state-backed scheme. A review of the website shows that its homepage is dominated by two large photographs of the…
In Nigeria today, hardship has become part of everyday language. It is heard in the quiet frustration of commuters stranded by broken roads, in the anxious conversations of families calculating meals against shrinking incomes, and in the silent resignation of citizens who have learnt to expect little from government and public institutions. Yet, even as…
Nigeria’s $9 million lobbying contract in the United States tells a familiar Nigerian story, one that unfolds quietly, behind polished doors, where decisions are made with careful language and little explanation. It is a story not only about money but also about how power moves softly and indirectly, and how accountability often arrives late, if…
The Plight of the Young Ones In recent years, a troubling narrative has quietly taken root among some young people involved or considering involvement in Yahoo Plus rituals. The story often sounds harmless, even comforting: “There is no blood. No human sacrifice. It’s just soap.” The baba sends instructions. The soap arrives. You bathe with…
The Endgame in Morocco: Where Redemption Meets Glory As the Moroccan sun sets over two magnificent stadiums this weekend, the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 reaches its denouement. What unfolds across 180 minutes of football transcends mere competition; it is a reckoning with history, a confrontation with destiny, and for four nations, a…
Africa’s Greatest Football Theatre Awaits Its Stars Sitting in front of my PC & reviewing my extensive notes, I’m reminded why AFCON remains football’s most unpredictable, emotionally charged tournament. Wednesday, January 14, 2026, will etch itself into continental folklore as four genuine heavyweights; Egypt, Nigeria, Morocco, and Senegal; prepare for semifinal battles that promise to…