British-Nigerian Trailblazers: The Divergent Paths of Ademola Lookman and Kemi Badenoch By Aliyu M. Jamil In a momentous celebration for Nigeria and its global citizens, Ademola Lookman, a gifted footballer currently showcasing his talents at Atalanta in Italy's Serie A, was honored with the distinguished African...

Shamseldeen Ogunjimi: Assumption of Nigeria's Acting AGF Amidst Fiscal Reforms By Rahma Oladosu During an editorial meeting at the Economic Confidential, discussions turned to the likely successor for the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF). Two members confidently predicted Shamseldeen Ogunjimi would take over from Mrs....

Adeniyi's Customs and the Messi-Ronaldo Story By Abdulsalam Mahmud Among football aficionados, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are unarguably the greatest soccer stars of our time. Over the last two decades, the duo has dazzled football lovers, winning everything the game has to offer—from personal awards...

Nigeria’s Rising Global Profile Under Tinubu By Ademola Oshodi In a rapidly globalizing world, a nation’s international standing is pivotal in shaping its development trajectory and the well-being of its citizens. A formidable global profile can attract foreign investments, foster bilateral partnerships, and inspire national pride....

Defamation Debate: Between Afe Babalola and Dele Farotimi By Yushau A. Shuaib Weblink: https://yashuaib.com/2024/12/defamation-debate-afe/ In 2019, my son, Gidado Shuaib—publisher of News Digest and the host of the annual Campus Journalism Awards (CJA)—found himself enmeshed in a defamation case. It stemmed from a report he and Alfred...

Allocations: As Appeal Court Restores Constitutionalism By Emmanuel Onwubiko It is generally said that the court of law is the last hope of the common man. This proved to be real with the very recent intervention of the Court of Appeal, Abuja division, which fundamentally re-established...