Month: June 2026

Deputy Speaker Kalu Celebrates Chief of Staff Hart at Birthday, Commends Loyalty and Dedication

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has congratulated his Chief of Staff, Sam Ifeanyi Hart, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a dependable ally and a key pillar behind the successes recorded in his office. In a birthday message issued on Saturday, Kalu praised Hart’s loyalty, professionalism and commitment to excellence, noting that his contributions have continued to strengthen their shared vision of service to the Nigerian people. According to the Deputy Speaker, Hart has distinguished himself through diligence, strategic insight and calm…

Deputy Speaker Kalu Advocates Local Arms Production, Stronger Financial Surveillance to Tackle Insecurity

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has called for increased local production of arms and stricter financial monitoring to combat insecurity, terrorism and criminal activities across Nigeria. Speaking at the Nigeria People’s Strategic Conference and Defence Exhibition 2026 in Abuja on Saturday, Kalu urged stakeholders in the defence and financial sectors to play more active roles in strengthening the country’s security architecture. The conference, themed “Building a Modern Security Ecosystem: Integrating Private Sector Capacity into Nigeria’s National Security Architecture,” brought together participants from the…

Goodluck, BAO! By Tunji Ayoola

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As Ekiti State prepares to vote this Saturday, the upcoming governorship election is a simple test of what we all now call the “BAO Effect” rather than a fierce political battle. For Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO), this election is the perfect time to protect and continue the steady, peaceful progress he has brought to the Land of Honour during his first term.   In the past, governance in Ekiti was often filled with tension, bitter fights, and political division. Over the last four years, however, BAO has changed the…

How to Cultivate a Conqueror’s Attitude When Times Get Tough

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By Afolabi Olajuwon Worshippers at Foursquare Gospel Church, Wuse District Headquarters, Abuja, were challenged to embrace a victorious faith and maintain unwavering confidence in God amid life’s uncertainties during the church’s Sunday service held on June 14, 2026. The service commenced with a vibrant and spirit-filled session of praise and worship led by the church choir. The uplifting ministration created an atmosphere of reverence and spiritual expectancy, preparing congregants for a profound engagement with the Scriptures. Delivering the sermon, Brother Kunle Otuneye spoke on the topic, “Do You Have the…

Nigeria’s Future Lies in AI, Digital Talent, Not Oil — NITDA

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has said Nigeria’s greatest resource is not oil but its people, stressing that the country’s future prosperity and global competitiveness will depend on how effectively it harnesses artificial intelligence, digital skills and innovation. The agency made this known at the Port Harcourt Tech Expo 2026 held at the EUI Centre in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where stakeholders from across the technology ecosystem gathered to explore strategies for advancing innovation-driven economic growth and digital transformation. Speaking at the two-day event themed “Syntropy: Collective Futures…

NYSC Postpones 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream I Orientation Course in Niger State

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced the postponement of the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream I Orientation Course for prospective corps members deployed to Niger State. In a statement issued by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, the scheme said the decision was necessitated by the ongoing renovation of the NYSC Orientation Camp in Paiko, Niger State. According to the statement, the camp suffered extensive damage following a recent windstorm, prompting the Niger State Government to undertake rehabilitation works at the facility. As a result, NYSC…

NDLEA Intercepts Brazil-Based Businessman With Cocaine-Soaked Shirts, Towels; Seizes Over 2.5 Tonnes of Illicit Drugs Nationwide

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a Brazil-based Nigerian businessman, Abugu Oliver Ikechukwu, for allegedly importing 6.10 kilograms of liquid cocaine concealed in shirts and towels from Brazil into Nigeria. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, the 41-year-old suspect was apprehended by NDLEA operatives at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, on June 11 after arriving from São Paulo, Brazil, via Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, aboard an Ethiopian Airlines flight. Babafemi said a thorough search of…

Now, nowhere is safe (1), by Hassan Gimba

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The Arbiter This article was first published on the 4th of April, 2022. It is as relevant today as it was then. Only that it is now: No one is safe, not only nowhere. What with Generals being killed on the roads (read General Alkali), abducted from their fortified homes (read General Tsafe), or whisked on the highways (read General Rabe), and killed in the bushes, not in active service, or prisoner of war (POW), but as a shackled captive.   Will those in power today do something about the…

Corruption Is The Biggest Cause Of Insecurity and poverty in Nigeria! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. May the peace, blessings and salutations of Allah be upon our noble Messenger, Muhammad, and upon his family, his Companions and his true followers. Dear brothers and sisters! Wallahi, the bitter truth we don’t want to hear is that, systemic corruption in Nigeria is the root cause of widespread poverty and escalating insecurity. By diverting public funds meant for education, healthcare, and infrastructure, corruption cripples economic development. This deprivation…

June 12: Broken bottles on our foreheads, bludgeon on the back; democracy, is this your face? By Festus Adedayo

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It was the year 2000 or 2001. We were seated almost in a circumference. The venue was the Presidential Villa in Aso Rock, Abuja. We awaited the arrival of President OIusegun Obasanjo. The event was the monthly Presidential Media Chat. It was a forum where the president took questions from select editors. This evening, the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) was programmed to beam it live to the world.   Cameras were readied for action. Their minders jealously fiddled with their objects to be sure nothing programmed to go right ever…