By Nehru Odeh Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has rejected an invitation by the United States Consulate in Nigeria to attend a visa reinterview, warning that under President Donald Trump, whom he described as a “White Idi Amin,” such processes appear suspect and unsafe. In an exclusive interview with TheNEWS/PMNEWS on Tuesday, 9 September, Soyinka confirmed he had received the Consulate’s notice to appear on Thursday, 11 September, but insisted he would not honour it. The Consulate had sent similar invitations to Nigerians with B1/B2 visas. “I would like to begin by stressing the fact that, for me, this is…
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by Sanni Onogu, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed a committee within the Federal Executive Council to ensure further crash in food prices in the country, it was learnt on Wednesday. The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, disclosed this in Abuja while presenting a paper at a one-day capacity-building workshop organised by the Senate Press Corps for its members. Abdullahi explained that the further reduction in food prices would be achieved through safe passage of agricultural produce and commodities across various routes in the country. The Minister said the President’s directive was…
Nigerian lawmaker and philanthropist, Senator Ned Nwoko, has been honoured with an award of recognition by the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Nigeria, His Excellency Salem Saeed Al-Shamsi, in a move that signals growing partnership between the two nations. Senator Nwoko, accompanied by his wife, Laila, paid a courtesy visit to the UAE envoy where discussions centred on strengthening Nigeria–UAE relations, particularly in the areas of travel, tourism, and business exchange. During the visit, Senator Nwoko introduced MNS Travel Agency, describing it as a gateway to new opportunities for Nigerians seeking global access and stronger international collaborations.…
By ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has intensified its grassroots sensitisation campaign in Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State, engaging traditional institutions, community leaders, faith-based organisations, and artisans to promote civic responsibility, value reorientation, and community empowerment. Palace Visit in Okwe As part of the campaign, the NOA Director from Abuja Headquarters, Mr. Saturday Oriasotie, led a delegation to the palace of the Onowu of Okwe, His Royal Highness (Obi) Group Capt. Samuel N Akaraiwe (rtd). The onowu of okwe, a former Military Governor of the defunct Bendel State. He was accompanied by the…
By NORBERT CHIAZOR I have been reading Chief Nwankwo Tony Nwaezeigwe’s inflammatory perspectives on Anioma state creation debate and contemporary discourses. He dwells on realm of the esoteric with an ingrained tendency to sound off. But perhaps his most addictive obsession is to sully Senator Ned Nwoko. A faux fixation that seems to be the muse of his mischievous writings. I am compelled today to give a revealing reproof of Nwaezeigwe’s acerbic social commentary, having referenced my community – Idumuje unor and the entire Idumuje clan, including Idumuje Ugboko and Aniofu in his voyage of spooky propaganda. Nwaezeigwe needs to…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr The Mathematical Association of Nigeria (MAN) has ended its 61st Annual Conference at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, with a renewed call for innovative approaches to teaching Mathematics as a tool for creativity, technology, and sustainable development. The conference also produced new leaders, with Prof. Emmanuel Olubayo Oghre of the University of Benin emerging as National President. The conference, which brought together mathematicians and mathematics educators from primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions across the country, had as its theme: “Rethinking Teaching and Learning of Mathematics as Tools for Creativity, Technological Innovation, Self-Reliance, and Sustainable Development…
The relationship between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima serves as a beacon of hope for effective governance and collaboration in Nigeria. Despite the challenges that often accompany shared leadership, their bond has demonstrated maturity, mutual respect and a commitment to the country’s progress. The harmony between Tinubu and Shettima is a stark contrast to the tumultuous relationship between former President Olusegun Obasanjo and his Deputy, Atiku Abubakar. While the latter’s discord nearly derailed the country’s democratic experiment, the former’s synergy has yielded positive results, showcasing the importance of trust, loyalty and effective communication in leadership. As the…
The National Association of Seadogs (NAS), popularly known as the Pyrates Confraternity (Vito Corsica Deck), has sounded the alarm over Nigeria’s worsening literacy crisis, warning that the country is on the brink of producing a “lost generation” if urgent steps are not taken. Marking the 2025 International Literacy Day in Asaba with the theme “Promoting Literacy in the Digital Era: Bridging the Gap,” members of the Vito Corsica Deck, led by the Deck’s Second Mate Emeka Sepi Maduka, staged sensitization campaigns across the city and took their advocacy to the airwaves via Delta Radio DBS 97.9FM. The live radio programme,…
“Temi, I wish you all the best in your future endeavours. You found a great guy. Very great guy. Blessed guy. He comes from a very decent family.” But his most striking counsel came as he charged his daughter: “One thing I will advise you, Temi, is… You have to succumb to the whims and c¥rses of your husband. Okay? He is your husband and he is your boss. There is no more daddy. Don’t come here.” Otedola praised the love he observed between Temi and her husband Tosin: “You are truly in love with each other. Truly, truly in…
The National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity) has described Nigeria’s worsening literacy crisis as a “national emergency,” warning that millions of out-of-school children are being condemned to lives of poverty, exclusion, and crime unless urgent action is taken. In a statement issued on Sunday to mark this year’s International Literacy Day themed “Promoting Literacy in the Digital Era: Bridging the Gap,” NAS Cap’n, Dr Joseph Oteri, said the scale of Nigeria’s challenge was unprecedented. “Despite being Africa’s largest economy, Nigeria harbours the world’s highest number of out-of-school children. UNICEF puts the figure at 10.2 million children of primary school age,…