POLITICS

FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – Seyi Tinubu has refuted claims that he made any statement regarding his father, President Bola Tinubu, completing eight-year tenure in office. Recall, a recent report from an online newspaper (not StarTrend Int’l) alleged that Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, declared that nothing – neither …

Opinion: BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE Ayo Aluko-Olokun, a veteran journalist and communication consultant, was recently elected as the National President of St. Patrick’s Grammar School, Ibadan, Oyo State (SPACO) Alumni Association. A member of the 1975/1980 set, Aluko-Olokun, formerly known as Ayodele Aluko in his secondary school days, took over from …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – In a bold move to drive industrial growth and enhance food security, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Ambar Energia, a leading Brazilian energy company. As part of the collaboration, Ambar Energia will establish power plants across the state. …

FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has outlined reasons for what he described as the failure of democracy across Africa. According to him, African leaders often govern with a small clique, wielding enormous powers with little or no resistance, leading to widespread illegalities and abuse of office. Speaking …

…Observes Jumat Service At Ilaro Central Mosque, Empowers Worshippers BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Hon. Isiaq Abiodun Akinlade, representing Yewa South/Ipokia Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, marked his 58th birthday on Friday, March 21, 2025, by bringing joy to his constituents at a grand ceremony. The …

FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – A group under the aegis of Team New Nigeria (TNN) has applied to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to be registered as a political party. The group stated that if registered, it would serve as an alternative to the existing political order. The announcement was …

Renowned Nigerian Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, arguing that the Nigerian constitution grants excessive power to the President. President Tinubu’s recent declaration of a state of emergency followed unresolved political unrest in Rivers State. While some …

KANO, KANO STATE, NIGERIA – Stakeholders in Kano State have called for the adoption of brown rice into school feeding menus, following a successful sensitization and sensory evaluation exercise hosted by TechnoServe Nigeria in collaboration with the Kano State Ministry of Education. The event, held at Tahir Guest Palace, brought …

Opinion: BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE The concepts of power, privilege and governance are complex and multifaceted. Power refers to the ability to influence others, while privilege denotes unearned advantages. Governance encompasses institutions, structures and processes that regulate these dynamics. Together, these concepts raise fundamental questions about justice, equality and resource distribution. …

Opinion: BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE Rivers State is now under emergency rule, and it’s likely to remain so for the next six months, unless a drastic change occurs. If not managed carefully, this could mark the beginning of a prolonged crisis. In situations like this, opinions tend to be divergent. For …