Court remands man for allegedly stealing six cellphones
A Senior Magisterates’ Court in Dutse, Abuja on Wednesday ordered that an unemployed man, Salim Nasir should be remanded in police custody for allegedly stealing six cellphones. The police charged Nasir, who lives in Kubwa, Abuja with criminal trespass, house breaking and theft. The defendant however pleaded not guilty to the charges. […]
Ondo approves $1.6m hydropower project, 7.5mw gas plant
The Ondo State Executive Council (EXCO) has approved a $1.6 million United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) Small Hydropower Project at the Owena Dam and a 7.5-megawatt gas-fired turbine to power government facilities across the state. The approvals were among far-reaching decisions taken at the Executive Council meeting on Tuesday, presided over by Governor […]
We are stabilising the nation, assures Catholic Bishops of prosperity soon
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has assured that the ongoing restructuring of security operations and institutions will deliver victory over terrorism, banditry and kidnappings across the country. Receiving the leadership of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), led by its President, Most Rev. Matthew Ndagoso, at the State House, on Tuesday, President Tinubu […]
State Police not the only way out of insecurity, say RULAAC, Africana League, CAPPA
Civil society organisations have cautioned the Federal Government that the country’s worsening insecurity cannot be solved by establishing state police alone. According to them, the country must also address the deeper governance, economic and social conditions fuelling violence and criminality. The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC), Africana League and […]
Of mythography and mythognosis: A complementary perspective on Yoruba mythology, and the relevance today
By Prof. Ademola Omobewaji Dasylva This essay is, in part, a celebration of the newly inaugurated Alaafin Institute of Yoruba Studies at the Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo. It took place on Tuesday 14 July, 2026. It is also intended to complement the thematics of Mythology, and the salient points raised both […]
Lagos begins reconstruction of abandoned NYSC permanent secretariat
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday began the reconstruction of the abandoned National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) permanent secretariat project in Yaba with a groundbreaking ceremony, ending more than four decades of uncertainty. Speaking at the ceremony in Lagos, the Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr Mobolaji Ogunlende, described the project as […]
Navy lament delay in prosecuting crude oil theft suspects
The Nigerian Navy has expressed concern over the delay in the prosecution of crude oil theft suspects noting that it has placed a huge burden on its activities. The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) the Eastern Naval Command (ENC), Rear Admiral Chidozie Okehie, disclosed this during the parade of 12 crew members arrested […]
Tinubu’s education reforms driven by data, says Alausa
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has said the success of President Bola Tinubu’s education reforms depends on stronger collaboration between the Federal Government and states, anchored on data-driven decision-making. He stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at the opening of a five-day Executive Retreat for Commissioners of Education, organised by the Committee […]
