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The new governor was sworn in on 29 May 2023 at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba.

Fredrick Nwabufo writes that the season of Renewed Hope for Nigeria is here.

Now that Renewed Hope is here, By Fredrick Nwabufo

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is in the saddle. It is a new dispensation. Renewed Hope is here. And the hope...

ASUU Strike: Court validates Nigerian govt’s no-court-no-pay policy against university lecturers

ASUU members went on strike for eight months last year.

Adebisi Adeyemi writes about how Irukera has silently been achieving a crucial mandate at FCCPC

Fuel Scarcity: Consumer protection agency to monitor compliance, prevent exploitation

"...there is no operational basis or sufficiently diminished/acute reduction in product availability at both supply and retail points in the...

JUST IN: Tinubu assumes duty at Aso Rock Presidential Villa

Mr Tinubu was received by the Vice President Kashim Shettima, who had earlier assumed duty, the Speaker of the House...

Jideofor Adibe writes about the options before Tinubu and his administration.

Options before Tinubu and his critics, By Jideofor Adibe

Truly, the challenges before the Tinubu government are enormous at a time the economy is comatose. And the options available to...

FOR THE RECORD: Bassey Otu’s inaugural speech as Cross River governor

“I commit to you and my God, to, at all times put you first in all consideration as we begin...

Peter Mbah has been sworn-in as the fourth governor of Enugu State.

FOR THE RECORD: Peter Mbah’s inaugural speech as Enugu governor

Mr Mbah was sworn-in on 29 May, 2023 at Okpara Square, Enugu.

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State taking oath of office

FOR THE RECORD: Siminalayi Fubara’s inaugural speech as Rivers governor

“Together, let's consolidate the new Rivers State,” Mr Fubara says after his swearing-in on 29 May, 2023.

Kayode Akinmade writes about Dapo Abiodun at 63.

Dapo Abiodun the gentleman governor at 63, By Kayode Akinmade

Prince Dapo Abiodun For Abiodun, perhaps the course of events has also been influenced by his name Adedapo, a multivariate...

President Buhari awarded the national honours hours before the expiration of his tenure

FULL LIST: Special Nigeria National Honours Awards 2023

The national honours were awarded to statesmen, professionals, businessmen, politicians, presidential aides, among others.

Barka Sajou writes about the Rural Electrification Agency (REA).

Catalysing Nigeria’s industrial development through decentralised off-grid systems, By Barka Sajou

Decentralised productive systems can prove to be extremely crucial as Nigeria opens a new chapter in its history because they...

Gift cards to Naira version 3.0: What’s new?

The GiftcardstoNaira trading platform just released the latest version of the website and mobile app – (GiftcardstoNaira 3.0).

Inauguration: Tinubu preaches unity, commitment to nation-building, promises improved economy

President Tinubu charged Nigerians not to allow the opportunity for greater development of the country to slip away.

APC presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Inauguration: I fairly won my election – Tinubu

Mr Tinubu’s election is still being challenged in court.

For The Records: Tinubu’s inaugural speech as Nigeria’s President

The peaceful transition from one government to another is now our political tradition.

President Muhammadu Buhari and President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. [PHOTO CREDIT: Twitter handle of Tinubu]

Buhari’s govt announces new appointments during Tinubu’s inauguration

The announcement was made just before 11 a.m., about the time President Bola Tinubu was being inaugurated.

EDITORIAL: The Buhari years: Another era of dashed expectations

Buhari rode to power on the crest of tremendous goodwill amid the failures of his predecessor.

Chidi Anselm Odinkalu writes about Muhammadu Buhari and the tragedy of the long grudge.

Muhammadu Buhari and the tragedy of the long grudge, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

President Muhammadu Buhari ...leadership at the highest levels requires not just asceticism and discipline; it is also about coalition building...

A day before Tinubu’s inauguration, Yoruba Nation agitators reportedly hijack radio station

The police arrested the Yoruba Nation suspects and said they found charms on them.

The president of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina

This is how President Bola Tinubu can fix Nigeria — Akinwunmi Adesina

Dr Adesina says the starting point for Mr Tinubu must be macroeconomic and fiscal stability so he can revive the...

Ahmed Aminu-Ramatu Yusuf is remembering the 1986 “Ango must go” protest in ABU.

Remembering the 1986 “Ango must go” protest in ABU, By Ahmed Aminu-Ramatu Yusuf

Professor Ango Abdullahi “Ango-Must-Go” was the culmination of Professor Abdullahi’s perceived authoritarianism, mishandling of students’ affairs, alleged mismanagement, and consistent...

Olufemi Peter Otedola writes a tribute to Otunba Subomi Balogun.

Tribute to Subomi Balogun, the entrepreneurial banker, By Femi Otedola

The founder of First City Monument Bank (FCMB), Subomi Balogun I pray that the new generation of bankers will learn...

Femi Aribisala writes that Jesus os a slave dealer.

Article of Faith: Jesus is a slave trader (2), By Femi Aribisala