BY MOTOLANI OSENI Collective Investment Schemes (CIS) in Nigeria surged to a record N5.976 trillion in the first half of 2025, driven by rising investor confidence, stronger public awareness, and the schemes’ growing reputation as a safe and diversified investment vehicle. Data from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as at June 27, 2025, showed […]
By Owen Akenzua The Delta State Government has released the 2025 cognitive/placement examination results as it set a new record beating the standards that has been held since its inception 34years ago. The Commissioner for Primary Education, Dr. Kingsley Ashibogwu, made this known in a statement in Asaba at the weekend According to the Commissioner, […]
Honourable Dr. Abdulmalik Zubairu Zannan Bungudu, Member House of Representatives for Bungudu/Maru Federal Constituency, an Alumnus of Federal Polytechnic (CPA Class of 1997) Kaura Namoda has built five solar powered boreholes for staff and students of the institution. In a statement issued by Aminu Lawal Bungudu, Chief Spokesperson to Honorable Zannan Bungundu, it was revealed […]
By Kingsley Chukwuka Commander of the Nigerian Navy Ship Beecroft has organised a one-day free medical outreach for residents of Dadur, Bwarat in Langtang North Local government Council of Plateau state . Our correspondent reports that over 1,500 residents benefitted from the medical outreach, which featured a range of health services. The services provided included […]
By Ukpono Ukpong Hon. Charles Offoboche, a former House of Representatives aspirant under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2022 by-election, has renewed calls for the creation of Ogoja State, urging lawmakers and stakeholders to intensify efforts toward realising the long-standing demand. This is as he likened the quest to a pregnancy nearing its […]
As Healing Streams enters final day, organisers, Christ Embassy, has revealed how the wave of God’s power has continued to touch lives. In a statement on Sunday, the church said, “The world is witnessing an extraordinary move of divine power as the Grand Finale of the Healing Streams Live Healing Services goes live today, drawing […]
By Titus Akhigbe The Edo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has successfully screened and cleared aspirants for its July 21st 2025 party primaries ahead of the August 16, 2025 National Assembly by-elections for Edo Central Senatorial District and Ovia Federal Constituency. Those cleared for the Edo Central Senatorial ticket include John Yakubu, […]
By Peter Okutu The Senator representing Ebonyi Central zone at the National Assembly, Senator Kenneth Emeka Eze has received endorsement from his constituents of the Senatorial District as the leading contender for the 2027 senatorial election. This, they did following the Senator’s outstanding performances and strong grassroots developmental strides within the year under review. The […]
By John Bassey The Provost, College of Nursing Science, Dr. Zayanu Mohammed Isah has commended the administration of Governor Dauda Lawal for total revival of health sector in Zamfara state. He made this commendation on Thursday when Governor Dauda Lawal and his entourage stormed the institution to commission major projects at Samaru Area of Gusau […]
By Emma Okereh As the world commemorates World Mandela Day, the Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Dr. Tony Ojukwu, has called on stakeholders to reflect on the values that Nelson Mandela embodied, including justice, dignity, equality, and compassion. Ojukwu made this call in a statement on the eve of the commemoration, […]
By Kingsley Chukwuka Two kidnapped victims were on Friday rescued from bandits who attempted to hold them captives and demand for ransom. The Katsina Police Command in a statement said intelligence informed personnel of the attempted kidnap and with tactical push back, they were able to foil the attack and rescued the victim. Police say […]
By Kingsley Chukwuka A 10 years old boy has been hit by a stray bullet fired by a member of the Nigerian Hunter Group during a wedding ceremony in Unguwar Liman, Magama Jibia, Katsina State. Our correspondent learnt that the incident took place on Friday at about 2:50 p.m. during the wedding fatiha of one […]
By Samuel Luka The National chairman of the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Ambassador Umar Iliya Damagum on Friday described the recent resignation of the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, as a normal occurrence. Speaking in Bauchi, Damagum who also stressed that Atiku’s exit from the PDP is a temporary setback, reasoned that […]
By Emma Okereh The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned one Mr. Popoona Samuel and Mr. Arama Davies Gyandi before a Federal High Court sitting in Yola, Adamawa State, over alleged diversion of funds released by the World Bank for the rehabilitation of schools affected by insurgency within the State. […]
By Owen Akenzua A public Commentator cum business mogul, Chief Ekene Okpara in Benin City, Edo State on Friday described former President Muhammadu Buhari as a man that was too principled to a fault, adding that his eight years tenure as Civilian President was orchestrated in Jamboree for his strong will decision to rule Nigeria […]
By Tunde Opalana In a bid to reposition ahead of the 2027 general election, the Labour Party (LP) on Friday confirmed former Minister of Finance, as Interim National Chairman. The party as well named Senator Darlington Nwokocha, former Senate deputy minority leader as National Secretary in interim capacity. Ratification of the two national officers were […]
…Asks Tinubu to give Nigeria New Constitution By Tunde Opalana Eminent national leaders of thoughts under the aegis of The Patriot has condemned the presidential system of government as currently being run in Nigeria saying that it portends a great threat to the nation’s democracy. The summit which was organized in collaboration with the Nigerian […]
…People’s Perception About The Man Buhari A roadside trader in Kano, during a BBC interview once said of Buhari: “We trust Buhari. Even if he does nothing, at least he won’t steal.” This was a man, mourned by the whole world including China, Germany, the United Kingdom, United States of America, Africa and West Africa. […]
..His Public Service: The Praises, The Knocks The late former Military Head of State and President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari is seen to mean different things to different people at different times and perspectives. While some saw him as a man who saw it all, came and Conquered, a man you can’t take humility and […]
Nigeria, the most populous black African nation was thrown into mourning on Sunday, 13th day of July, 2025 when the news of the passing of the immediate former President of the country, Muhammadu Buhari broke. He died in a clinic facility in London, United Kingdom. The spontaneous reaction to the shocking news of his demise […]