The death of the immediate past President, Muhammadu Buhari, on July 13, 2025, defined 2025 in which several Nigerians of high and low status died. The most prominent deaths from different walks of life are presented below, reports Daily Trust: Muhammadu Buhari Former President Muhammadu died on July 13, 2025, in London, UK, where he […...
As Nigeria slides into the busiest travel season of the year, a combination of soaring demand, limited aircraft availability and global competition has sent airline ticket prices – domestic, regional and international – soaring. For many Nigerians, what used to be a manageable flight home or abroad now feels like a major financial strain, re...
•Senate President Akpabio On this ninth day of December, in the year 2025, as the nation stirs to its familiar rhythm, a man stands quietly at the crossroads of personal milestone and public memory. Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON, marks his 63rd year on earth—another turn on the wheel of time for a figure whose […]
•Naira notes Under the National Pension Commission’s rules for the Contributory Pension Scheme, Nigerian workers may access part of their retirement savings while still employed, though only under specific conditions. Under the scheme, both employers and employees contribute monthly to a Retirement Savings Account, reports The PUNCH. Normally,...
Children and adults in Otuabagi, a community in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, where Nigeria first discovered and exported crude oil in commercial quantity, are afflicted by water borne diseases following unbridled engagement in open defecation. Devastated by their predicament, the embattled people have vowed never to engage in...
Amid growing concern over the poor state of Nigeria’s courts, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has decried the inadequate funding of state judiciary. Her remarks have reignited debate on judicial independence, financial autonomy, and accountability in the justice system, reports The Nation. The gavel, though mighty, i...
Teachers’ salaries vary dramatically across countries, with some offering not only impressive paychecks but also perks such as housing, health insurance, and even tax-free income. Below are ten countries where teachers are among the best compensated in the world. 1. India India has become a surprisingly rewarding destination for teachers, espe...
•Daisy Danjuma, Lilian Salami and Lami Tumaka A trio of respected voices from business, academia, and communications have endorsed “Leading in a Storm,” the new book by Dr. Dakuku Peterside, calling it a practical and timely guide for leaders navigating disruption across sectors. The book’s practicality ensures its immediate ...
•Central Bank of Nigeria Abdulrahman Musa, on March 12, 2024, walked into a bank in Kaduna metropolis looking confused and agitated. He had just mistakenly transferred N200,000 to the wrong account number. He immediately rushed to the customer service unit to lodge a complaint about the erroneous transfer, which had gone to an account in [&hel...
•Fuel tanker explosion …Being Nigerian Tribune Editorial Death walks with a child, says a local saying, and the child is not aware. It is a troubling scenario when people willingly walk into the waiting arms of certain death, and that, sadly, is what many Nigerians have been doing for years with fallen fuel tankers. As […]

