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The Pathfinder’s Saddle: Governor Okpebholo At The Helm of Edo’s Renewal

Accurate ReportersSeptember 24, 2025

By Fred Itua In just ten months, a steady captain has charted new pathways in agriculture, education, healthcare, and security, steering Edo toward a horizon of hope._ Ten months is not a lifetime in the history of a people, yet it is long enough for a new rhythm to settle, for the tone of leadership...

Peter Mbah’s “60 Thrills A Minute”In Enugu

Accurate ReportersSeptember 22, 2025

By Tunde Olusunle CALL us “old school.” But my generation had the best of times in several ways. I will not dig into the socio-economics of our times, but we did savour the very best of social life for instance. Even before the advent of the internet, we enjoyed the finest of music and rhythms...

Why Democracies Die

Accurate ReportersSeptember 21, 2025

By Bishop Mathew Kukah Full Text of a Keynote Address delivered at the Accra International Conference Centre, Accra, Ghana, on September 17th, 2025, by Most Rev. Matthew Hassan KUKAH, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto and Founder, The Kukah Centre, Abuja, Nigeria You have chosen an intellectually stimulating theme for your Dialogue: Why Democracies...

Akpabio, 10th Assembly Racing Against The Clock

Accurate ReportersSeptember 19, 2025

By Ola Awoniyi The Tenth National Assembly, led by Distinguished Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, is now in the second half of its four-year tenure. From next year, electioneering ahead of the 2027 polls will take the centre stage in national politics. Therefore, history beckons to the 10th Assembly to accomplish the remaining items on its...

Selling Nigeria’s Oil Crown Jewels: A Risky Gamble With Our Future

Accurate ReportersSeptember 18, 2025

By Ifeanyi Izeze In less than three years after the long-awaited Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) came into force — a law that took over two decades of debate to pass — the Federal Government is already moving to amend it. Even more troubling is the reported plan to sell down the Federation’s stakes in some...

Fayemi’s ‘Iru Wa Ogiri Wa’ And A Betrayal’s Damage Control

Accurate ReportersSeptember 14, 2025

Lere Olayinka In Ekiti State, Governor Biodun Oyebanji (BAO) has different levels of supporters. There are early morning supporters, afternoon supporters, evening supporters, and late night (pajawiri) supporters. Therefore, if former Governor Kayode Fayemi is still a member of APC and is now doing damage control is immaterial. He is the one who knows whether...

Needless Security Details

Accurate ReportersSeptember 13, 2025

Dennis Ogu Any country where the leaders get over-protected with heavy security details is insecure. And in such a nation, the ordinary citizens suffer for it. On the other hand, any government that prioritizes the welfare of its citizens does not lavish much money and resources in protecting its public officials. It is natural that...

Avoiding Unholy Relationship Among Youngsters

Accurate ReportersSeptember 13, 2025

Dennis Ogu Today, many people have ended up marrying their close relatives or falling in love with them simply because they never knew each other as relatives before the love affair. The Igbo man would always say that “akwara amaghii nwanne”, meaning that “the vein knows not who is a blood relation.” Those days, people...

Why Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan cannot resume at the Senate yet

Accurate ReportersSeptember 11, 2025

By Ken Harries Esq In Nigeria’s political landscape, the National Assembly is meant to be a sanctuary of sober deliberation and a place where rules and processes are observed with discipline, decorum and responsibility. Yet in this same hallowed chamber, the suspended Kogi Central Senatorial District Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has continued to demonstrate a determination...

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Paul Chukwuma, A Moving Razor, In Guber Race For Better Anambra

Accurate ReportersSeptember 11, 2025

By Cornelius Dimgba Since commencement of campaigns by the parties in contest for the governorship seat of Anambra State by November 8, 2025, the political horizons, firmament and ecosystem are getting clearer, the chaff is being sieved from wheat. Funny enough many of those who grabbed tickets for grabbing sake are now looking at it...

Okpebholo Breaks Barriers, Appoints Visually-Challenged Lawyer In Justice Ministry

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the appointment of a visually-challenged lawyer, Ms. Kindness Ikponwonsa Idahosa, as a Law Officer in the Ministry of Justice — a move that underscores his administration’s commitment to inclusion, equal opportunity and genuine empowerment of persons with disabilities. Okpebholo said the appointment is a clear message that...

Marketing Edge Announces Death Of Publisher/CEO, John Ajayi

.He Championed Ethical Journalism, Nurtured Talents, Lagos NUJ Mourns The Founder and Publisher of Marketing Edge, Mr. John Ajayi, has passed away, marking a major loss for Nigeria’s media and integrated marketing communications industry. His death has thrown the sector into mourning as colleagues, brand leaders, and communication professionals reflect on his enormous contributions to...

Stock Market Loses N311bn

The equities market on Tuesday recorded a negative performance as indices dipped by 0.33 per cent due to profit-taking in medium and large-capitalised stocks. This was after four consecutive sessions of bullish rally. Market capitalisation fell by N311 billion, or 0.33 per cent, closing at N93.658 trillion, compared with Monday’s N93.969 trillion. Also, the All-Share...

ECOWAS Urges Deeper Commitment To Democratic Dividends In W/Africa

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Council of ministers, has called on member states to deepen commitment, ensuring democratic dividends and development spreads out through the sub-region. Mr Timothy Kabba, Chairman, ECOWAS Council of Ministers, and Sierra Leone’s Minister of Foreign Affairs made the call in Abuja at the 55th Ordinary Session of...

Tinubu Directs Ministers To Obtain Presidential Clearance For Police Escorts

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday directed ministers and senior officials to seek his approval before requesting police escorts for official assignments. Tinubu gave the directive at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held at the State House, Abuja. He said security lapses often occur when officers are reassigned without adequate replacement planning, stressing the need...

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