Tinubu’s 30 Day Fuel Price Reduction: Genuine relief or just another election-season mirage OSCAR-BRIAN I. UGO

Similarities between Benin and Opobo ERIC TENIOLA, Lagos, Nigeria

Tinubu’s September 19 cheap transport promise: Another grand pledge already falling like his 24-hour electricity fantasy OSCAR-BRIAN I. UGO

Guinea-Bissau 3, Nigeria 0: A very woeful performance by the Super Eagles of Nigeria! CYRIL C. NWOKEJI, Belgium

Uncovering the contradictions within President Tinubu’s October 1st Independence Day Speech OSCAR-BRIAN I. UGO

CHANGEUP TONIC The secret place and the public power GBENGA OWOTOKI, Florida, USA There is a kind of power that draws attention, and there is a kind that draws God.

Nigeria at 66: Between Promise and Pain Pastor AMOS DADA, Toronto, Ontario, Canada The lesson is twofold: bold development can improve people’s lives, and responsible leadership must protect democratic institutions when political disagreements arise.

Dr Dave Chiedu Mbonu: An accomplished Nigerian American turns 70 CHINUA AKUKWE, Washington, DC, USA

Death for sale Fr. PAT AMOBI CHUKWUMA o Enugu last week ... I saw a moving worn-out vehicle with ... black and thick smoke emanating from its exhaust pipe ... I saw a bold inscription on a ply-wood, glued at the rear of the catastrophic vehicle's back screen: FOR SALE.

A different gospel cannot save - Beware! Pastor AMOS DADA, Toronto, Ontario, Canada NIf we are told that Jesus is not enough, or that salvation depends on a different foundation, the message has moved away from the gospel.

Madagascar 1, Nigeria 2 : Super Eagles of Nigeria show efficiency and collect the three points at stake CYRIL C. NWOKEJI, Belgium

UZOKWE'S SEARCHLIGHT The low number of African American engineers in the USA! This trend can be reversed with additional parental effort ALFRED O. UZOKWE, Harrisburg, PA, USA; A professional engineer and an architect

How Julius Abure disappeared into political oblivion — A cautionary tale for Nigeria’s political opportunist OSCAR-BRIAN I. UGO

THE CHRISTIAN WALK WE ARE AT WAR! GOOD VERSUS EVIL ON EARTH TODAY: Osama Bin Ladin Sends Threats to Reinhard Bonnke MOSHOOD FAYEMIWO, Cameron, Texas, USA

Mrs Obi's handbag and Akwete cloth UGO O. ASOBIE, Los Angeles, California The Obis worked hard for their money. Peter Obi is worth over $15 million.

LANRE AJIBOYE'S MEDLEY CORNER Cheap petrol is not the whole equation OLANREWAJU AJIBOYE, Canada When petrol is substantially cheaper in Nigeria than in neighbouring countries, the attraction to smugglers can become comparable to that of a dog to a bone.

Righteousness exalts, but Sin; from insecurity, tribalism, nepotism, corruption etc., destroys, our nation CHIMA OKEREKE

Margaret Obi’s Handbag and the Politics of Selective Outrage in Nigeria OSCAR-BRIAN I. UGO

CHANGEUP TONIC The anatomy of the prayer life GBENGA OWOTOKI, Florida, USA There are rooms inside the soul that only open when a person learns how to pray.

THE CHRISTIAN WALK CHANGED LIFE: From atheistic Romania to winning souls in Nigeria: The amazing and conversion story of Evangelist Silvia of Father's House Bible Church, Warri MOSHOOD FAYEMIWO, Cameron, Texas, USA

Cardinal Francis Arinze: A global Catholic Church leader with deep influence on young minds CHINUA AKUKWE, Washington, DC, USA

Why the blocking of Peter Obi from visiting Yelwata victims should trouble every lover of democracy OSCAR-BRIAN I. UGO

A PROPHET OR A SOOTHSAYER? Discerning the voice behind the prophecy Pastor AMOS DADA, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Nigeria’s 2027 election season is loading, and, as usual, prophets and soothsayers are already appearing all over social media.

Why Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway? ERIC TENIOLA, Lagos, Nigeria

Chasing of shadows, Part 2 Fr. PAT AMOBI CHUKWUMA Nowadays, the chasing of shadows is the order of the day in many places in our country Nigeria. ... As my car was being repaired, I just decided to take a healthy walk. I took a bushy path behind the mechanic workshop. What I saw and heard baffled me.

2007: Will Tinubu become the President who won the Governors but lost the People? OSCAR-BRIAN I. UGO

What do Nigerians want? E O EKE, UK When a country knows what it wants, politics becomes about competing ways of achieving the same objective.

LANRE AJIBOYE'S MEDLEY CORNER When we ask God to fix what we refuse to fix OLANREWAJU AJIBOYE, Canada Why do believers unconsciously blame God for governments created by human beings?

THE CHRISTIAN WALK Our Lord Jesus Christ, The God oF Wonders: The Preacher they ordered bombed after execution MOSHOOD FAYEMIWO, Cameron, Texas, USA

“A nation on its knees: Why Nigerians pray for what others take for granted” OSCAR-BRIAN I. UGO

The poor are not invisible to God—and should not be to you! (Part 2) Pastor AMOS DADA, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

As Coach Eric Chelle begins his second term as Super Eagles's gaffer CYRIL C. NWOKEJI, Belgium

How Datti Ahmed exposes Peter Obi's obtuse leadership and intellectual dwarfness YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA

Rufai Oseni: Mr. Gbéwùdání and his unrefined journalism YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA

When power consumes itself: Tinubu and the anatomy of political self-destruction OSCAR-BRIAN I. UGO

Tinubu’s foreign vacation: A father chasing rats while his house burns OSCAR-BRIAN I. UGO

Niger Delta: Loyal populace is the best security: 2022-2026 Scorecard of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, TSSNL KABOWEI AKAMANDE, Port Harcourt >

UZOKWE'S SEARCHLIGHT A friendly word of advice to Hon. Minister David Umahi ALFRED O. UZOKWE, Harrisburg, PA, USA A professional engineer and an architect ...you cannot continue to be everywhere, otherwise you will burn out soon, sir. ... you may unintentionally be telling your staff that you do not trust them.

The poor are not invisible to God—and should not be to you! (Part 1) Pastor AMOS DADA, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Angwan Rukuba cried for justice, All their President noticed was a dark airport OSCAR-BRIAN I. UGO - Why Nigerians must Punish Tinubu with their Votes in 2027

"Peter Gregory Obi: The man who planted his campaign billboard in the hearts of Nigerians OSCAR-BRIAN I. UGO

Atiku Abubakar: The presidential candidate who is only visible every election season OSCAR-BRIAN I. UGO

One Party State for the honorables and excellencies Laserian Ugoh, Maryland, USA

DEATH: The invisible Snatcher Fr. PAT AMOBI CHUKWUMA A certain billionaire ... hired six fierce looking soldiers with Ak-99 to keep watch around his sick-bed.

More money for the State, more hardship for the people: Inside Tinubu’s poverty paradox OSCAR-BRIAN I. UGO

Alhaji Taiwo Hassan: A bright and responsible figure has left us forever! YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA

THE CHRISTIAN WALK Heaven and Hell are reaL! Where will you spend eterniy after death? MOSHOOD FAYEMIWO, Cameron, Texas, USA

Irrelevant crowd Pastor AMOS DADA, Toronto, Ontario, Canada How do you know whether you are among the irrelevant crowd? Simply ask yourself,.... correct them

"If I don’t give you steady power in four years, don’t vote for me for a second term” — Tinubu’s broken promise and why Nigerians must not forget OSCAR-BRIAN I. UGO

Nigeria: A nation where fake agencies flourish because the real ones have failed OSCAR-BRIAN I. UGO

2026 World Cup competition: Africa's World Cup; any disagreements? CYRIL C. NWOKEJI, Belgium

Setting the table for President Tinubu's second term in office UGO O. ASOBIE, Los Angeles, California

Vote, Stay, defend your mandate: Why young Nigerians will shape the 2027 election OSCAR-BRIAN I. UGO

Muslim-Muslim Presidency is a recipe for continuing Islamisation, Insecurity and Inequality in the nation CHIMA OKEREKE

PBAT's unheeded advice and strategy: The predictable defeat of Osun State APC! YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA

Enough is enough! Fr. PAT AMOBI CHUKWUMA My people say that if you get up in the morning and a fowl pursues you, run for your dear life, because you can't tell if it developed teeth in the night.

Possible reasons for disarray! Pastor AMOS DADA, Toronto, Ontario, Canada The Holy Spirit gave me three reasons why many life’s, homes, marriages, businesses are in disarray. What to do to correct them

THE CHRISTIAN WALK XCLUSIVE INTERVIEW! facts behind the figures; Cash will, and is still King! MOSHOOD FAYEMIWO, Cameron, Texas, USA

Adeleke: Showing magnanimity and gratitude in victory YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA With Adeleke's signature flair, the serial dancing governor expressed his magnanimity and gratitude to President Tinubu for fostering an atmosphere that allowed....

Nigeria must recover its moral compass E O EKE, UK As the days go by, it has become clear that Nigeria’s greatest crisis is not merely economic, political or institutional. It is moral.

Davido: Tread gently with Nigerian and Yoruba generosity! YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA I find it puzzling that Governor Adeleke and his 'son' Davido are so anxious about losing his re-election.

Speak out! Fr. PAT AMOBI CHUKWUMA At creation the Almighty Designer endowed human beings with two most vital organs: the ear and the mouth.

CHANGEUP TONIC The Father's Love GBENGA OWOTOKI, Florida, USA TIt is the oldest story ever told, yet the most misunderstood. Men have painted God with the colors of their wounds....

20 Ways The God of Elijah manifests Pastor AMOS DADA, Toronto, Ontario, Canada The phrase “the God of Elijah” ... refers to the eternal, living God who revealed His power, holiness, faithfulness, judgment, justice and mercy through the ministry of Elijah.

August monumental events Fr. PAT AMOBI CHUKWUMA The month of August produced august visitors. Therefore everyone must keep his or her door open to welcome them. When I was still in the state of ignorance, I took it for granted that an august visitor is someone who comes on visit in the month of August.

FROM THE PREACHER'S LENSES The Church (Christians) & the Nation (Part 1) SAM AWEDA, Lagos, Nigeria Excerpts delivered at Offa Ministers Fellowship (Tue July 07 2026)

THE CHRISTIAN WALK WORLD EXCLUSIVE: WhY AIRBUS is partnering with Akwa Ibom State for tourism in Nigeria-Africa MOSHOOD FAYEMIWO, Cameron, Texas, USA

House of Chiefs should be next ERIC TENIOLA, Lagos, Nigeria Now that we are about to establish State Police in the Constitution, the next step should be the establishment of House of Chiefs in the Constitution too.

FROM THE PREACHER'S LENSES The Church (Christians) & the Nation (Part 1) SAM AWEDA, Lagos, Nigeria Excerpts delivered at Offa Ministers Fellowship (Tue July 07 2026)

South African attacks: Veritas numquam Perit (2) CHIGACHI EKE, Port Harcourt In the late 1990s, the Nigerian military regime refused to save Igbo traders from hoodlums in Aba. Then Ndigbo formed the dreadful vigilante group called Bakassi Boys that wasted no time stampeding the criminals out of Igboland. ... The armed robbers expelled fled to South Africa where they resumed as drug peddlers....

Peter Obi: Thanks, but no thanks to the Nigerian sensational media and bloggers! YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA We extend our profound admiration and unwavering pride to our dedicated law enforcement agencies....

CHANGEUP TONIC He is never late… GBENGA OWOTOKI, Florida, USA There are moments in life when silence feels like betrayal. The prayers have been prayed, the tears have been sown, the faith confessions have been spoken....

Living in the jungle Fr. PAT AMOBI CHUKWUMA I was drinking and watching an interesting program on the television by 9.00p.m. The next thing I heard was 'Father, please open the door!'

CAF, Senegal & Morocco 2026: Football matches are won on the pitch, not in boardrooms UZOMA AHAMEFULE, Vienna, Austria

Nigeria: The next global giant Pastor DAVE AROGBONLO, Houston, Texas I refuse to give up on Nigeria. In fact, I have never been more excited about her future than I am today.

Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu's Akwete cloth UGO O. ASOBIE, Los Angeles, California

UZOKWE'S SEARCHLIGHT Nigeria: A nation still waiting to awaken ALFRED O. UZOKWE, Harrisburg, PA, USA I continue to believe that Nigeria will get better. Yet, from time to time, events unfold that seem to defy logic and put that belief to its greatest test.

Congratulations to "La Roja", the deserved winners of the 2026 WOrld Cup competition CYRIL C. NWOKEJI, Belgium They were however not the best by head and shoulders, as there were other teams that came quite close to their standaard.

South African attacks: Veritas numquam Perit (1) CHIGACHI EKE, Port Harcourt I arrived South Africa June 2002 and a year later the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits University) offered me full postgraduate scholarship for my Master of Arts.

Xenophobia Fr. PAT AMOBI CHUKWUMA Is it better to die from xenophobic attack in South Africa or to die in the hands of terrorists, bandits and kidnappers here in Nigeria?

Inviting trouble Fr. PAT AMOBI CHUKWUMA There is a troublesome young bastard in my area of jurisdiction. He is a thorn in the flesh to his family in particular and to the villagers at large.

CHANGEUP TONIC A Broken Vessel GBENGA OWOTOKI, Florida, USA Not every breaking comes with noise. Some breakings are silent, almost invisible to those around you.

Tinubu is on it again with his 'Muslim-Muslim Ticket' Islamisation agenda of Nigeria Rev. Fr. FRANCIS A. OBORJI, The Vatican

Insecurity, Islamisation, and Corruption are continuing, sustained by the questionable integrity of our leadership, or is it? CHIMA OKEREKE

THE CHRISTIAN WALK Chutzpah bravo! Man of honor climbs the sixth ladder: Udom Gabriel Emmanuel at 60 MOSHOOD FAYEMIWO, Cameron, Texas, USA

Men & society: Not every cut bleeds and not every injury leaves a scar UZOMA AHAMEFULE, Vienna, Austria

Why you must be God's sheep Pastor AMOS DADA, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Of all the animals God could have chosen to describe His people, why did He choose sheep?

A wave of relief and gratitude washes over Nigeria YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA We extend our profound admiration and unwavering pride to our dedicated law enforcement agencies....

THE CHRISTIAN WALK Newsflash: Islamists behaeded a pastor in Somalia, but jesus christ miraculously intervened MOSHOOD FAYEMIWO, Cameron, Texas, USA

CHANGEUP TONIC Watchman Arise… GBENGA OWOTOKI, Florida, USA Gates are not just made of wood and iron - they are spiritual thresholds. And not every invader wears armor. Some come clothed in ideologies, in compromise dressed as compassion, in doctrine void of fire.

My Month of Healing Pastor AMOS DADA, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Healing is the process of making or becoming sound or healthy again. Healing is to make healthy, whole, or sound; restore to health; free from ailment.

PABAT: The remarkable wit of the husband of 'Ìyá Alákàrà' YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA

When politicians choose recruits, citizens pay with their lives: How Nigeria's flawed recruitment system is crippling its security agencies OSCAR-BRIAN I. UGO

The old Nigeria is dead E O EKE, UK Nigeria is witnessing tragic and devastating wave of violence by Boko haram Islamic terrorists, Fulani terrorists invites by Buhari and APC and other criminal groups....