NIGERIA IN 2026: CITIZENSHIP AND POLICY PRESCRIPTIONS
By Toyin Falola At the beginning of this new year, well, not so new anymore, a question flashed through my mind: What are our expectations for 2026 as Nigerians and not as mere individuals? My mind travelled to the story of Samuel, an indigene of Yalwata, Benue State, whose entire family was killed in […]
LASTMA intercepts fleeing driver over death of cyclist
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has said it has intercepted an articulated truck driver who fled after crushing a cyclist to death. Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Transportation, Mr Sola Giwa, disclosed this in a statement in Lagos on Monday. He noted that the incident occurred beneath the LASUTH […]
Police confirm kidnap of nine worshippers in Benue
The Police Command in Benue State has confirmed the kidnap of nine worshippers at Ojije in Utonkon, Ado Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Edet Udeme, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the telephone in Makurdi that the victims were abducted at a night vigil. She said the […]
EFCC arraigns man over alleged N37.4m fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday arraigned a man, Otobor Onajefe before an Ikeja Special Offences Court over an alleged N37.4 million fraud. He was arraigned on a two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing, contrary to Sections 409 and 285 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011. One of the […]
We’ll overcome terrorism, banditry, Tinubu declares
President Bola Tinubu on Monday declared that Nigeria will defeat terrorism and banditry, describing the security threats as “unacceptable” and alien to the nation’s core values. Declaring open the Second National Economic Council (NEC) Conference at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, President Tinubu assured Nigerians of his administration’s resolve to strengthen the […]
Insecurity: Tinubu receives USAFRICOM Commander at State House
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday received the Commander of the United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM), Gen. Dagvin Anderson, and his delegation at the State House, Abuja. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the meeting was attended by the National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, and the Service Chiefs. Also, in attendance […]
NiMet predicts three-day sunshine cloudiness from Monday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudiness and sunshine from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja predicted sunny and cloudy skies over the northern region throughout the forecast period. According to the NiMet, sunny and cloudy skies are anticipated over the region throughout the forecast […]
Stop giving terrorists cheap publicity, labour DG cautions media
The Director-General of the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS), Issa Aremu, has cautioned the media against sensational reportage that conferred undeserved publicity on the cowardly activities of bandits and terrorists. He made the call on Sunday in Ilorin on the sidelines of his electronic membership registration with the All Progressives Congress […]
Jaboro unveils rare prison account of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti
Writer and historian, Majemite Jaboro, has released “The Ikoyi Prison Narratives”, a book offering rare insight into the life, spirituality and political philosophy of Afrobeats legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. The book documents conversations between Jaboro and Fela during their confinement at Ikoyi Prison, Lagos, between January and April 1993, while they awaited trial over a […]
Yusuf approves ₦3bn for road expansion, donates ₦100m to fire victims
The Kano State Government has approved over ₦3 billion for the expansion and rehabilitation of road networks around Singer Market to improve access and boost commercial activities. This is contained in a statement by Gov. Yusuf’s spokesperson Sanusi Dawakin-Tofa in Kano on Thursday. This followed a visit by the Governor to the market to […]
