‘We shut up big mouths,’ says South Africa’s World Cup coach Broos
South Africa coach Hugo Broos said his team had shut up the “big mouths” after the Bafana Bafana qualified for the World Cup knockouts for the first time in their…
Self-medication worsening liver disease crisis, experts warn Nigerians
By Chioma Obinna Medical experts have raised the alarm over the growing culture of self-medication in Nigeria, warning that the dangerous practice is fueling liver-related diseases and putting millions at…
Peter Obi and Bayo Onanuga’s red herring, by Ikechukwu Amaechi
I was saddened watching Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, discuss the state of the nation on Arise Television on Tuesday. To be…
The Strait of Hormuz must stay open
The Strait of Hormuz is the world’s most critical oil chokepoint, and its uninterrupted flow is essential to global stability. Every day, approximately 21 million barrels of crude oil—roughly 21…
Emotional mastery: When confidence lives in your body, by Ruth Oji
Your body is communicating right now. Before you say a single word, your shoulders, your hands, your posture, and your breathing are already sending a message to everyone watching you.…
Oyebanji: The legacy of the righteous
By Olusesan Alabi On Tuesday, 9 June 2026, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was in Ekiti to commission the Ado-Ekiti Flyover Bridge named after him. He was represented by Vice-President Kashim…
2027: Why Seriake Dickson’s NDC can’t be a viable ruling party
Senator Seriake Dickson, founder and leader of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, and the duo of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, the party’s presidential flagbearer and running mate, are in…
How Atiku’s AUN is impacting Northern Nigeria
By MARGEE ENSIGN I have had the challenge and privilege of leading universities on three continents: Africa, North America, and, most recently, Europe, at the American University in Bulgaria (AUBG).…
How we utilise World Bank’s SABER fund — Zamfara gov’t
The World Bank’s State Enabling Business Environment Reforms (SABER) Programme funds are being utilized for the development of the state, Zamfara State Government said. This was revealed by Governor Dauda…
Police commended for recovering 504 rustled animals
Governor Dauda Lawal had commended the police for their remarkable display of bravery and commitment to the fight against banditry in Zamfara state. On Saturday, the Violence Crime Response Unit…