Police foil bandit assault in Sokoto, kill gunman
By Musa Ubandawaki The Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Sokoto State Police Command on Thursday foiled a coordinated attack by heavily armed bandits on Illela Village in Achida Town and Kwargaba…
I’d never strike Iran with nuclear weapon – Trump
US President Donald Trump on Thursday ruled out striking Iran with a nuclear weapon, after his previous threats to completely destroy Iranian civilization. “No, I wouldn’t use it,” Trump told…
Tinubu, APC govs meet over rancour-free primaries
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru Ahead of the All Progressives Congress, APC, primaries, President Bola Tinubu on Thursday evening met behind closed doors with APC governors on how to ensure a peaceful…
Saudi Arabia appoint new coach for World Cup after sacking Renard
Georgios Donis has been appointed as the new head coach of Saudi Arabia ahead of the 2026 World Cup, the country’s football federation (SAFF) announced on Thursday. The Greek takes…
From Analogue to Digital: The Judiciary’s slow but steady push
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri The Nigerian Judiciary, despite its pivotal role in entrenching the rule of law and administering justice, remains plagued by significant challenges. These challenges encompass court backlogs, systemic…
Insecurity: Need for emergency intervention fund for Nigeria Police
By MATTHEW IBADIN This is an open letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. I will start by thanking him for appointing one of Nigeria’s finest police officers, Tunji Disu, as…
Re-election bid: Why is Tinubu scared of winning fair and square? By Olu Fasan
By now, everyone knows President Bola Tinubu’s approach to capturing power. In his own words, it is: “At all costs, fight for it, grab it, snatch it and run with…
The million-Naira mistake: Why 30 seconds of clarity can save you hours of regret, by Ruth Oji
Dear readers, Let me tell you about Chidi. Chidi works for a logistics company in Lagos. Last month, his manager sent him a quick message: “We need those containers moved…
What JAMB candidates’ abduction says about Nigeria
By EBUKA UKOH A nation does not prove its strength in speeches. But the safety it guarantees to its children speaks volumes. As I struggled to come to terms with…
Between law and life: The grey realities of abortion in Nigeria
By ALU AZEGE In Nigeria today, a woman’s uterus is both a site of life and a battleground of law. The recent debate in the Senate over a bill proposing…