In Nigeria today, the journey to the altar is becoming increasingly expensive, turning what was once a joyful celebration of love into a financial undertaking that many couples struggle to afford. From lavish venues and elaborate decorations to designer attire and multi-course catering, the
Month: March 2026
Residents of Maiduguri were thrown into panic on Monday evening following multiple loud explosions that rocked parts of the city. The blasts, believed to have been caused by improvised explosive devices (IEDs), are suspected to have been planted by fighters linked to Boko Haram. Areas
Political Amnesia: Betrayal and the 2027 reckoning, by Engr. Bello Gwarzo Abdullahi, FNSEThe political developments unfolding across Nigeria today present a troubling picture—one that can best be described as a case of collective amnesia. As a nation, we often speak about learning from history,
Erratic Power Supply: Adelabu’s peculiar mess, by Kazeem Akintunde When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu inaugurated Adebayo Adelabu as Minister of Power, alongside 44 others cleared by the Senate on August 21, 2023, he most probably knew that the man knew next to nothing about power generation,
Several passengers sustained injuries on Monday after a train operating on the Abuja–Kaduna rail line was involved in an incident near Asham Train Station. The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, Kayode Opeifa, confirmed the development in a statement, saying the incident
Four suspected bandits have been arrested around Akure Airport in Ondo State following a joint security operation involving aviation authorities and other security agencies. The development was confirmed by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) in a statement on Sunday. According to
Several passengers sustained injuries on Monday after a train operating on the Abuja–Kaduna route derailed following a collision along the track. The incident occurred near Asham on the busy rail corridor linking Abuja and Kaduna, causing panic among passengers on board. The Managing Director
Global oil prices climbed further above $100 per barrel on Monday as the conflict involving Iran entered its third week, raising concerns about disruptions to energy supplies and the security of key shipping routes. Crude prices surged in early trading after Donald Trump said at the weekend
The Last Domino: Bala Mohammed and the sunset of the PDP, by Abubakar M. Kareto In Nigerian politics, the "big tent" of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) hasn't just folded; it has been systematically dismantled. With Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, the Chairman of the PDP
























