US steps up Military Action and intelligence sharing with Nigeria
The United States military is increasing the delivery of equipment and the sharing of intelligence with Nigeria as part of a broader push to work more closely with African militaries…
Minister warns APC against altering Muslim Muslim ticket
…Says dropping Shettima risky Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has said any move to drop Vice-President Kashim Shettima, ahead of the presidential election in 2027, could…
As registration for 2026 UTME begins, JAMB cancels concession for albinos
…Warns faith-based institutions against hiding status …Says undergraduates who write exam again may forfeit admission By Adesina Wahab As admission seekers will today begin registration for the 2026 Unified Tertiary…
Managing the war on terror
By NICK DAZANG When a war, such as the one on terror, becomes prolonged, it becomes checkered: It begets its ebbs and flows and it assumes different colourations. Once upon…
Tragedy waiting to happen: Recurring danger of fuel scooping
Nigerians were, once again, confronted Monday last week with a grim reminder of a recurring national failure: the deadly practice of scooping diesel or petrol from accident scenes. The sight…
Weak borders fueling Nigeria’s insecurity, says ex-CDS
Former Chief of Defence Staff, Admiral Ola Ibrahim, retd., has said weekend the country’s relative prosperity and porous borders have contributed to its security challenges. The former defence chief, who…
Fuelled by Grace
By PAT UTOMI For 30 years, without break, a major public lecture or talkfest, as I prefer to call it, has marked my birthday. Thirty years ago the main speaker…
How a child’s death put Nigeria on trial
By EBUKA UKOH Nigeria has opened a probe into the death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s infant son, who was three months shy of two years. The Lagos State Government, in…
Rep Bob slams Tinubu’s aide, Bwala, over comments on Wike, Rivers crisis
By Gift Chapi Odekina, Abuja A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Solomon Bob, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy Communication, Mr. Daniel Bwala, accusing him…
Deputy Senate President tells troops to flush out bandits terrorizing Kano communities
By Bashir Bello The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has told troops deployed to the Gwarzo, Shanono, and Tsanyawa local government areas of Kano North Senatorial District…