Insecurity: Criminologist recommends massive investment in security, unity
A criminologist, Prof. Adedeji Oyunuga, has called for increased investment in security, national unity and improved intelligence sharing to adequately address insecurity in Nigeria. Oyenuga is a Professor of Criminology and Security Studies at the Lagos State University (LASU). He is also the Coordinator of the Master’s Programme in Criminology and Security Studies at […]
2027: Fubara’s brother joins Rivers governorship race
Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State’s brother, Amb. Blessing Fubara, has joined the 2027 governorship race on the platform of Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC). In a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, the younger Fubara pledged to restore the state’s economic prosperity and political stability if elected. The aspirant said he was offering himself […]
Nigeria partners AfDB on aviation infrastructure, fleet modernisation
Nigeria has signed a partnership agreement with the African Development Bank (AfDB) to modernise aviation infrastructure, improve regional connectivity and strengthen airline competitiveness across Africa. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the 2026 Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group in Brazzaville on Thursday. Speaking at the ceremony, Mike Salawou, […]
Group raises alarm over rising abuse of children
The Concern Home Social and Charitable Initiative (TCH) has condemned rising abuses, killings and exploitation of children, describing them as grave violations of fundamental rights. Mrs Lillian Anyebe, Founder of TCH, issued the condemnation in a statement in Lagos on Thursday to commemorate Children’s Day 2026. She warned that Nigerian children had become increasingly […]
What Trump’s China visit means for Africa, Global South
The recent state visit of U.S. President Donald Trump to China has drawn global attention not only because of the strategic importance of relations between the world’s two largest economies, but also because of what the renewed engagement could mean for Africa and the evolving global order. The three-day visit, the first by a […]
Insecurity makes us look over our shoulders, say Ibadan parents
Some parents in Ibadan say the rising insecurity now makes them constantly look over their shoulders, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. In separate interviews with NAN at Palms Mall, Ring Road, respondents express both fear and hope for a better Nigeria as Eid-el-Kabir and Children’s Day celebrations continue. An entrepreneur, Mr Wahid […]
Birthday: Tinubu greets Abiodun, Dare
President Bola Tinubu has sent messages of congratulations to Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State and his media Aide Sunday Dare on their birthdays. In separate messages, the president saluted the duo for seeing another birthday. To Abiodun he said, “I extend my warmest congratulations to Prince Dapo Abiodun, Governor of Ogun State and […]
Federal High Court to open registries weekends, public holidays for pre-election cases
The Federal High Court (FHC) says its registries in all the divisions of the court will officially be open to lawyers on weekends and public holidays for filing of pre-election cases. The Chief Registrar of FHC, Yahaya Shafa, made this known on Thursday in Abuja in a statement titled: “Notice to Lawyers and the […]
Kidnap of pupils, teachers overshadow Children’s Day funfair as CPNN calls for rescue
The Child Protection Network Nigeria (CPNN), Oyo State Chapter, has said rising insecurity and the continued captivity of abducted pupils and teachers have overshadowed this year’s national Children’s Day celebration. In a Children’s Day message signed by the Oyo State Coordinator of CPNN, Dr Rosemary Odigbo, the network extended warm greetings to children in […]
APC leader says Omo-Agege’s resignation inconsequential
Dr Latinore Oghenesivbe, APC chieftain and Director General, Delta Bureau for Orientation and Communications, Governor’s Office, has said Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege’s resignation from the party will not affect its lot in the 2027 general elections in the state. Oghenesivbe in a statement on Thursday in Asaba, said that Omo-Agege’s exit has not affected the […]
