*PREAMBLE* The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) held its 10th Annual Conference on October 7 and 8, 2026 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja GRA, Lagos, with the theme: *”2027 Elections: Trust, Transparency and Shared Responsibilities.”* The conference was chaired by Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, former President of...
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I am honoured to chair this important gathering devoted to ethics and integrity. I commend Verbatim Magazine and its partners for doing something that Nigeria urgently needs: making integrity visible and making honour answerable to character. For too long, our national conversation on corruption has concentrated almost entirely on...
“Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.” — Acts 4:12 There is a growing language in our world today about interfaith understanding, interreligious dialogue, religious harmony, common brotherhood, and global peace. There is...
[PRESS RELEASE] The attention of TA Gardens Estate Residents Association (TAGRA) has been drawn to a report circulating online concerning the recent unfortunate and regrettable incident at the estate. Even though the report is attributed to unsigned and unsighted “press statements,” we note with deep concern that it was...
(A contribution at the 2nd NAPOC Annual Lecture, 2026) In today’s Nigeria, power is no longer exercised only through ballots, budgets, or the barrel of a gun—it is increasingly wielded through control of information. From traditional newsrooms to encrypted social media groups (WhatsApp, TikTok influencers), to state briefings, a...
Fellow Nigerians Today, we celebrate democracy and the enduring Nigerian spirit. For 27 unbroken years, since May 29, 1999, Nigerians have chosen their leaders through the ballot, witnessed peaceful transitions of power, and resolved disagreements in courtrooms and legislative chambers—not through violence. We have experienced the longest stretch of...
My fellow compatriots, Three years ago, you entrusted me with the sacred responsibility of leading our beloved nation at a defining moment in our history. I accepted that responsibility, fully aware of the magnitude of the challenges before us, but also deeply confident in the resilience and potential of...
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom has raised fresh concerns over the growing insecurity in Nigeria, revealing that about 30,000 armed Fulani militants are currently operating across different parts of the country. In its May 2026 report titled “Nonstate Violators of Religious Freedom in Nigeria: Fulani Militants,”...
· I wish to express my profound appreciation for the privilege, which you have bestowed on me, of leading our great party, the African Democratic Congress, into the next elections as its Presidential Candidate. I am truly humbled and excited by this singular honour. We demonstrated that while democracy...
Today, we celebrate another proud moment in our democratic journey—a history not defined by any individual, but by our collective resolve to build a stable, prosperous, and just nation. Four years ago, I stood before you as an aspirant to the highest office in our country, seeking your mandate alongside...
Text of Acceptance Speech by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on his nomination as APC Presidential Flagbearer for the 2027 Election delivered on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at The Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja Today, we celebrate another proud moment in our democratic journey—a history not defined by...
STATE VISIT BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA AND MRS. TINUBU Your Excellency, Mr President, and Distinguished First Lady, Ekabo. Se Daaa Daa Ni. (Greetings! I hope you are well.) My wife and I are delighted to welcome you to Windsor Castle here on this occasion. We...
On the occasion of the 89th birthday of Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR, Nigeria must pause not merely to mark the passage of time in the man’s life, but to reflect on the rare phenomenon of a life that has become inseparable from the history of the nation. Some individuals...
At the Udeco Medical Centre, a redefined medical facility in Nigeria based in Lagos, we offer medical services to our clients and treat our staff (personnel) with the best ethical standards and the laid down procedures, required of medical outfits. For more than a year now, Doctor Aloy- a...
A Fascinating Exploration of More Than 300 Compelling Examples of Missing Historical Information That Humanity Can Learn From Today Only 1.6 percent of human history is recorded in some form, meaning most of humanity’s past will remain buried forever. This is just one of the surprises revealed in Jack...
THE NATIONAL STATEMENT OF HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU GCFR DELIVERED BY HIS EXCELLENCY, KASHIM SHETTIMA, GCON, VICE-PRESIDENT, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, DURING THE GENERAL DEBATE OF THE 80TH SESSION OF THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY, NEW YORK #UNGA80 THEME: BETTER TOGETHER: 80 YEARS AND MORE FOR PEACE,...
It is with profound sorrow and a heavy heart that I received the news of the passing of His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari (Rtd), GCFR, my predecessor, who departed this life today, Sunday, July 13, 2025, at a hospital in the United Kingdom. President Buhari was to the very...
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja- Priestly Ordination of Rev. Fr. Ari Ogwuche Jonah OP @ St. Dominic Catholic Church, Yaba On June 28, 2025, the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos erupted in spiritual jubilation as Rev. Fr. Ari Ogwuche Jonah of the Order of Preachers (Dominicans) was ordained a Roman Catholic...
ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR. AT THE JOINT SESSION OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY IN COMMEMORATION OF DEMOCRACY DAY, 2025 THURSDAY, 12TH JUNE 2025 Protocol: With profound honour, I stand before this joint session of our National Assembly; a parliament that embodies the will of the Nigerian people....
1. My Dear Children, the pride and future of our great nation, I join you to celebrate the 2025 National Children’s Day with immense pride and profound joy. On this special day, let me reaffirm our commitment to nurturing and protecting you as Nigeria’s future leaders, innovators, and changemakers....