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The Federal Government on Tuesday denied reports of a nationwide ban on open grazing, saying the practice remains lawful while a gradual transition to ranching is being implemented. The clarification was contained in a statement issued by the Head of Press and Public Relations of the Ministry of Livestock Development, Oghenekevwe Uchechukwu, who…
Pa Chief Raphael Odinakachukwu Ezeoba, affectionately known as “Eziokwubundu,” was born on February 17, 1926. His life was defined by service, integrity, compassion, and an unshakable commitment to the wellbeing of his community. Early Life and Education Chief Ezeoba began his education at St. Thomas Practicing School, Ibusa, now Delta State, between 1939 and 1943….
The claim that Christians are systematically persecuted in Nigeria has become a recurring headline in both domestic and international media. Yet this narrative, upon closer examination, is misleading and politically expedient. It distorts Nigeria’s complex security and governance crises into a simplistic religious binary that obscures the deeper realities of state failure, elite manipulation, and…
On parade grounds and in press rooms, in war zones and worship halls, Major-General Chris Olukolade has lived a life that straddles two worlds: the rigid order of the military and the delicate art of public communication. For more than three decades, he was a soldier’s soldier— disciplined, strategic, and committed to the Nigerian Army’s…
President Muhammadu Buhari had not been laid to rest when Sam Omatseye dusted off his thesaurus to launch a verbal barrage on a man whose silence and restraint perhaps shielded Omatseye from greater embarrassment during his own missteps in journalism. In his piece titled “Anticlimax”, published in The Nation of 14 July 2025, he demonstrated…
Today, we honour the memory of Dr. Doyin Abiola, a pioneering figure in Nigerian journalism and a fearless advocate of press freedom, gender equity, and democratic values. She passed away at the age of 82, leaving behind an indelible legacy spanning over three decades in the media landscape. Dr. Abiola was the first Nigerian woman…
Buhari There is an old saying that some men are born for their times, while others have their times thrust upon them. Muhammadu Buhari was neither. He was a man who shaped his times across five decades of service to Nigeria, leaving footprints so deep that his passing marks the end of an era. As…
Ebuka Obi-Uchendu Ebuka Obi-Uchendu is a prominent Nigerian media personality, lawyer, and television host who has made a significant impact on the Nigerian entertainment industry with his charismatic presence, exceptional communication skills, and engaging personality. Quick Facts about Ebuka Full Name: Chukwuebuka Obi-UchenduDate of Birth: 14 July 1982State of Origin: Anambra, NigeriaEducation: LL.B (University of…
Mitchell Elegbe Mitchell Elegbe is a Nigerian entrepreneur whose contribution to the banking sector and financial technology (Fintech) has revolutionised payment and money matters in Nigeria. He operated Interswitch as its Group Managing Director and a member of the board of directors where Interswitch has impressively diversified its business, and entered new markets throughout Africa,…
Kunle Afolayan Kunle Afolayan is a renowned Nigerian filmmaker, producer and director who has made significant contributions to the Nigerian film industry, popularly known as Nollywood. He is the founder and CEO of Kunle Afolayan Productions Television (KAPTv) and Golden Effects Pictures. Quick Facts About Kunle Afolayan Full Name: Kunle AfolayanDate of Birth: 30th of…
