There’s one subtle trap new Tongits fall into: thinking Tongits is just “Filipino poker.” Sure, both games use 52 cards and demand sharp thinking. But beyond the surface, the Tongits card system operates on a rhythm, logic, and system entirely its own.Poker players focus on building a strong five-card...
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When the Benin Republic political crisis began, Nigerians woke up to a Nigerian army deployment that appeared out of nowhere – jets, troops, machinery, rapid response, zero bureaucracy. Less than 24 hours. Compare that with years of massacres, kidnappings, mass abductions, villages burnt, clergy murdered, schools emptied, highways captured,...
For a regime’s ruler that shamelessly and scandously awarded the contract for a 700km road to his family at a gluttonous cost of 15 trillion Naira without appropriation by the National Assembly, and without any competitive bidding by any other contractors, and without any known due process taking place...
The implementation of these new tax laws in January 2026; under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration, in the midst of insecurity, endemic corruption and high inflation, an unsteady economy, and an unstable Naira, has sparked a debate regarding the negative effects the laws would have on the Nigerian economy,...
No doubt, the role of public procurement is very critical to economic growth and national development. In many ways, it is the veritable nexus between pricing, risk, sustainability, and geo-politics of a nation. Globally, it is a compass for gauging, regulating, and preventing public corruption towards emplacing good governance...
Public reaction to the belated release of President Tinubu’s list of ambassadors designate has been uniformly negative. Some people feel insulted by the caliber of nominees. Others feel belittled that minimals are being chosen to represent a country that boasts some of the best and brightest citizens. Yet others...
Sometime in May last year, somewhere around the Life Camp District of Abuja, a family decided to host friends and colleagues to a “thank God” get-together for their 30th wedding anniversary. The couple, being natural bridge-builders were intentional and deliberate in choosing invitees to the event. The simple but...
Online slot streams have turned into observation lounges for players who like to pause before they commit. The behaviour looks simple: viewers open a stream, watch another player load a slot, spin through rounds, hit features, miss features, and react to every outcome. Then after several minutes or several...
The GBP/USD pair has always carried a certain influence in the global currency market. It’s not just another price point on a chart. It reflects how two major economies respond to pressure, growth, political change, and global uncertainty. When the pair rises or drops, traders often use it as...
December 1st, 2025, Ambam Community, Jema’a Local Government Area, Kaduna State Beneath the tranquil farmlands of Ambam community in Kaduna State lies a treasure of the modern age: vast deposits of lithium, the coveted “white gold” powering the global revolution in electric vehicles. For two years, this potential wealth...
In the complex architecture of the Nigerian state, few institutions command as much mystique or scrutiny as the Department of State Services (DSS). For decades, the Service embodied both fear and fascination. It operated in the shadows yet sometimes erupted into public display in ways that startled citizens and...
1. With seven military coups occurring across Africa within four years, concerns about the prospects of military intervention have re-emerged in Nigeria, particularly amidst widespread national hardship, insecurity and public disenchantment. Yet, Nigeria’s historical trajectory of military rule, withdrawal and civilian transition, reveals a distinctive pattern not...
Affiliate partnerships play a major role in the growth of the iGaming industry. They connect platforms with new audiences and create opportunities for players to discover trusted gaming options. Through data-driven strategies and shared incentives, affiliates help shape a more connected and responsible gaming environment. The Power of Affiliate...
The sentencing of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to life imprisonment by a Federal High Court in Nigeria on charges related to terrorism, incitement, and organised violence, has elicited mixed domestic and international reactions. The court presided by Justice James Omotosho found Kanu guilty...
Truces Between Farmers and Armed Groups in Katsina: Evidence of State Absence, By AUDU LIBERTY OSENI
Truces Between Farmers and Armed Groups in Katsina: Evidence of State Absence, By AUDU LIBERTY OSENI
To capture the voices of those directly affected by the escalating terror attacks in Katsina State, I engaged with local residents, security officials, researchers, and NGO practitioners. Their accounts reveal a disturbing consensus: the unchecked violence in North-West Nigeria has pushed farmers across 20 local government areas in Katsina...
Recent trends in our national life have forced Nigerians to abandon the virtue of incurable optimism and unconditional hope in the nation as a perpetual reality. It used to be that in all circumstances, Nigerians would never believe that the nation is under any terminal threat. But in recent...
The abduction of school children in Nigeria is a pressing concern that needs immediate attention. The Safe Schools Initiative, launched in 2014 after the Chibok schoolgirls’ abduction, aimed primarily to promote safety in Nigerian schools, especially in the North East then. However, the initiative has faced significant challenges, including...
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In the spirit of the Renewed Hope agenda, President Bola Tinubu should be upbeat about the recent security development in Delta State. On Wednesday, October 15, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori relaunched the Delta State Security Trust Fund. This time, there was a break from the past. It had a renewed...