Tinubu embarks on historic state visit to UK
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accompanied by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, will depart Abuja on Tuesday, March 17, for a State Visit to the United Kingdom as guests of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. King Charles will host President Tinubu and his wife at Windsor Castle from Wednesday, March 18, to Thursday, […]
Tinubu commiserates with the Borno over terror strikes
President bola Tinubu has described the recent attacks in Borno State as upsetting. He said in a statement that he was mourned those who lost their lives, sympathise with the injured and stand in solidarity with the people of Borno during this challenging time. In a statement in Abuja he said, “I want to […]
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Makoko and the politics of displacement in Lagos
By Zikora Ibeh One fact is now unmistakable. The Lagos State Government appears determined to empty Makoko of its inhabitants. But for the mass protest organised by the Coalition Against Demolition, Forced Evictions, Land Grabbing and Displacement on January 28, 2026, the historic riverine community might well have been erased with little public […]
Heatwave threatens health, agriculture, expert warns
A climate expert, Mr Akinmayowa Shobo, has warned that rising temperatures across Nigeria pose serious threats to public health, agriculture and vulnerable populations. Shobo, Programme Manager at HEDA Resource Centre, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lagos He said the development aligned with […]
We’ll protect your rights, privacy online, govt assures Nigerians
The Federal Government has said it is determined to protect Nigerians rights and privacy in the digital space. To achieve that, it said it has developed several policy and regulatory frameworks to strengthen cybersecurity. Dr Ayodele Bakare, Assistant Director, Cybersecurity Department, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) said this during an interview with the […]
FAAN arrests four persons at Akure airport
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says four unauthorised persons have been apprehended near Akure airport. This is contained in a statement by FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr Henry Agbebire, on Sunday in Lagos. He said the arrest followed a distress alert after suspicious individuals were sighted behind the […]
FIFA fines Nigeria, DR Congo over World Cup qualifier breaches
World football ruling body, FIFA has sanctioned the Nigeria Football Federation and the Congolese Football Association over incidents during their 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers clash. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), FIFA’s latest disciplinary report revealed separate breaches during the match played on Nov. 16, 2025, prompting sanctions against both […]
Eid al-Fitr: Afghan leader calls for calm
Afghanistan’s Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada has said the country has reached a stage of victory, general security, and stability. According to him, through the sacrifices, patience, and perseverance of the Afghan people, “we have reached the stage of victory, general security, and stability’’ Akhundzada said in a congratulatory message for the arrival of the […]
Power, Politics, and the Vice-Chancellor’s Office: Insights from Professor Olayemi Akinwumi’s Not a Walk in the Park
By Toyin Falola Like the storytelling acumen of Achebe, which pats the minds of readers, Professor Olayemi Durotimi Akinwumi’s memoir, Not a Walk in the Park, reflects a robust account of university leadership within the complex geography of Nigeria’s higher education history. With its unique narrative technique, the book is a chronicle of the […]
Tinubu condoles with Nwosu’s family
President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the family of Henry Onyemanze Nwosu, a legendary Super Eagles midfielder who passed away on Saturday at the age of 62. He joined the Nigerian football community in mourning the exceptionally skilled Nwosu, whose football artistry remains the stuff of legends. The President recalled Nwosu’s brilliance […]
