The distinguished career of Prof Monday Yakiban Mangvwat
By Toyin Falola Plateau State University is convening its first Historical Conference in honor of Professor Mangvwat. I am privileged to deliver the Keynote Address on January 27, 2025. The conference has provided a moment to write about the honoree. Professor Monday Yakiban Mangvwat’s illustrious academic career is a blend of dedication to […]
EFCC indicts banks, Fintechs in N162bn scams
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has indicted a new generation bank, six Fintechs and microfinance banks in major financial scams by allowing fraudsters to launder huge sums of money. Director of Public Affairs of the Commission, Mr Wilson Uwujaren, made this known at a press briefing at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja […]
Rewane outlines projections for Nigeria in 2026
Managing Director of Financial Derivatives Company, Mr Bismarck Rewane, has projected a cautious but opportunity-laden economic outlook for Nigeria in 2026. Rewane said the year would be characterised by moderate global growth, a weaker naira, rising public debt and expanding investment opportunities across key sectors of the economy. He made this known on Thursday […]
Rivers chief judge refuse to raise panel to probe Fubara
The Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Amadi, has turned down the request of the house of assembly to constitute a judicial panel to investigate Governor Siminalayi Fubara. He cited a court order barring him from doing so. The Rivers State House of Assembly had requested him to set up a seven-member […]
EU leaders to discuss U.S. plans for Greenland at summit
European Union leaders are due to meet on Thursday in Brussels to try to find a joint response to U.S. President Donald Trump over his aspirations for Greenland. He was due to impose an additional 10 per cent tariff on goods from several European allies from February 1, but changed his mind on Wednesday. Trump […]
U.S. withdrawal from WHO, loss for everyone, says Tedros
Thursday marks one year since U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the country’s withdrawal from the World Health Organisation (WHO) just hours after taking office. According to an agreement between the U.S. and the Geneva-based UN agency, the withdrawal is due to take effect as of Thursday, after the U.S. has completed a mandatory one-year […]
Trump backs down over use of force to take Greenland
Drops tariff threat Unites States President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he would not use force to take control of Greenland, before later dropping his threat to impose new tariffs on European nations over the dispute. Trump said he still wanted “immediate negotiations” over a U.S. acquisition of the Danish Arctic Island, but […]
Mental health expert urges emotional safety, civility in co-parenting
A Consultant Neuro-Psychiatrist, Dr Maymunah Yusuf-Kadiri, has advised separated parents to prioritise emotional safety and civility in co-parenting, saying that children are often the silent victims of unresolved adult conflicts. Yusuf-Kadiri, who is also the Medical Director of Pinnacle Medical Services Ltd., gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria […]
Police arraign 55-year-old for alleged N5.9m land fraud
A 55-year-old man, Dauda Babalola, on Thursday appeared before an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, for allegedly defrauding a land buyer of N5.9 million. Babalola, a resident of Ile Ekankanla, Alalubosa area, Oyo Town, was charged with a two-count charge of fraud and stealing, to which he pleaded not guilty. The prosecutor, ASP Tunji […]
Block moulder jailed 36 months for N580,000 fraud
An Area Court in Jos on Thursday sentenced a block moulder, Yashim John, to 36 months’ imprisonment for swindling his client of N580,000. The Judge, Mrs Irene Pati, convicted John after he pleaded guilty to a two-count charge of criminal breach of trust and fraud and appealed to the court for leniency. Pati sentenced […]
