Insecurity: Rooting out saboteurs
Infiltration and sabotage are the main sustainers of the insecurity that is threatening to sink Nigeria as we know it. This threat presents three broad forms: Boko Haram/ISWAP, Fulani herdsmen…
The teachable moments that were Buhari’s passage, by Rotimi Fasan
As would be expected of a public figure, the death of former President, Muhammadu Buhari, has dominated the news in the last few days. Report of his passage first came…
Lagos LG polls: PDP, LP, YPP, others demand results cancellation
LAGOS — SOME opposition political parties in Lagos State, yesterday, called for outright cancellation of Saturday’s Local Government Elections in the state, describing the exercise as undemocratic and” a daylight…
Anambra govt, streetlight contractors begin talks over N900m debt
By Vincent Ujumadu The Anambra State government has set machinery in motion to pay the aggrieved streetlight contractors who are owed about N900 million, as it opens discussions with them.…
Gunmen allegedly kill 20 in Plateau night raid
…Senator, group , decry unending attacks By Marie-Therese Nanlong Jos—At least 20 people were killed on Monday night in an attack by gunmen in the Bindi village, Ta-Hoss District of…
2027: INEC commences nationwide CVR exercise ahead Aug 18
By Peter Duru Makurdi-The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, is to commence nationwide Continuous Voter Registration, CVR, exercise as part of preparation for the 2027 general elections. INEC Resident Electoral…
Research, justice delivery: CJN seeks upgrade of judicial libraries
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA— The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, yesterday called for judicial libraries in the country to be upgraded, saying it would enhance research and…
Visa overstay: US threatens Nigerians with deportation, permanent travel ban
By Nkiruka Nnorom United States of America has warned Nigerians about over staying the authorised period granted in their visa, saying that such violation will result in deportation and probable…
Economic woes: Govt need investment in children, youths — US-based NGO
By Innocent Anaba A United States non-governmental organisation, NGO, Africa’s Children’s Fund, ACF, has called on government at all levels invest in the people, especially the children and youths, adding…
Osimhen deal hits snag as Galatasaray reject Napoli’s fresh demands
Negotiations between Napoli and Galatasaray over the transfer of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen have hit a stumbling block, following Galatasaray’s rejection of fresh demands laid out by the Italian club.…