Oyebanji: The legacy of the righteous
By Olusesan Alabi On Tuesday, 9 June 2026, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was in Ekiti to commission the Ado-Ekiti Flyover Bridge named after him. He was represented by Vice-President Kashim…
2027: Why Seriake Dickson’s NDC can’t be a viable ruling party
Senator Seriake Dickson, founder and leader of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, and the duo of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, the party’s presidential flagbearer and running mate, are in…
How Atiku’s AUN is impacting Northern Nigeria
By MARGEE ENSIGN I have had the challenge and privilege of leading universities on three continents: Africa, North America, and, most recently, Europe, at the American University in Bulgaria (AUBG).…
Police commended for recovering 504 rustled animals
Governor Dauda Lawal had commended the police for their remarkable display of bravery and commitment to the fight against banditry in Zamfara state. On Saturday, the Violence Crime Response Unit…
How we utilise World Bank’s SABER fund — Zamfara gov’t
The World Bank’s State Enabling Business Environment Reforms (SABER) Programme funds are being utilized for the development of the state, Zamfara State Government said. This was revealed by Governor Dauda…
Electricity: 655m still in darkness as WHO, partners warn of Global Energy, health crisis
By Chioma Obinna A new global report released on Wednesday has revealed that over 655 million people across the world still live without electricity, while nearly two billion continue to…
TRX mosque sparks debate after DAP veteran’s statement
MALAYSIA: Democratic Action Party (DAP) veteran Datuk Teng Chang Khim has drawn heavy criticism after urging that the proposed Masjid Warisan opposite the Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) be scrapped. The…
Former Malaysian PM in fighting mood over party’s future
MALAYSIA: Despite the odds stacked against him—including the return of his former ally turned chief rival to his party—former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin made a defiant show of force at…
Former diplomat calls out Singaporeans for ‘aping anti-Trump Western commentators instead of exercising independent judgments’
SINGAPORE: In a June 21 (Sunday) Facebook post, the former diplomat Bilahari Kausikan took exception to an analysis in the New York Times that said the war in Iran had…
Johor’s RM260 billion economic blueprint: What JETP means for the state and for Singapore
JOHOR BAHRU: Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi has shared details of the state’s long-term economic roadmap in a Facebook post on June 23, 2026, outlining the Johor Economic Transformation…