US-Nigeria joint security group
When recently US President, Donald Trump, designated Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern over Christian genocides and the ill-checked spread of jihadist terrorism, he threatened to take military action. The…
Assessing the relevance of traditional rulers, by Eric Teniola
With the death of Dr. Victor Omololu Sowemimo Olunloyo (14 April 1935 – 6 April 2025) and that of the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona (10 May 1934…
Disinformation, threat to democracy, EU envoy warns
By Favour Ulebor Abuja-European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Mr. Gautier Mignot, has warned over the danger posed by foreign-borne misinformation to media credibility and democratic governance in Nigeria.…
Some Tinubu’s ambassadorial nominees should be in prison, says Amb Joe Keshi
By Juliet Umeh Former permanent secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Joe Keshi, has faulted the ambassadorial list sent to the Senate by President Bola Tinubu for confirmation.…
Why Nigeria faces trauma-linked infections — Orthopaedic surgeons
By Adeola Badru IBADAN— THE Nigerian Orthopaedic Association, yesterday, sounded the alarm over the rising threat of musculoskeletal infections, which affect the body’s bones, joints, muscles, and surrounding soft tissues.…
Terrorism: US, France, UK backing Nigeria with technical support — Ribadu
The National Security Adviser, NSA, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, yesterday disclosed that the international community was standing firmly with Nigeria in the fight against terrorism, with the United States, France and…
Insecurity: Amotekun, Agbekoya Warriors move into S-West forests
By Dayo Johnson & Laolu Elijah IBADAN— FOLLOWING the rising wave of kidnapping in Kwara and Kogi states, Agbekoya warriors have moved to some villages in Oyo State to flush…
Board promotes 24,202 senior paramilitary officers
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board has announced the promotion of 242,202 senior officers across the four paramilitary agencies. The Minister of Interior and Chairman of the…
Revoked 1,095 plots in Abuja: We’re no longer owners of property— Fayose, Obahiagbon
By Clifford Ndujihe, Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, has released the names of 1,095 individuals and organizations whose property titles it revoked for failing to settle…
It’s a long haul, by Hakeem Baba-Ahmed
“Speak softly and carry a big stick. You will go far.”– African proverb A lot has happened since US President Donald Trump’s outburst against what he called our disgraced country.…