DSS to re-arraign five suspected Ansaru terrorists over Oriire school abduction
The Department of State Services (DSS) will, on Thursday re-arraign five suspected Ansaru members over their alleged involvement in the May 15 abduction of school pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government of Area of Oyo State. No fewer than 46 persons were abducted, including the school principal, Folawe Alamu, in two schools in […]
Court strikes out UI’s bid to halt student activists’ resumption
CAPPA seeks end to persecution Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on the University of Ibadan (UI) to end the continued persecution of three student activists, Ayodele Aduwo, Mide Gbadegesin and Linus Adaoma, who were subjected to disciplinary action for displaying placards bearing the inscriptions “No To Fee Hike” and “#FeesMustFall” […]
Veteran actor Olu Jacobs dies at 84, Tinubu mourns
Veteran actor and film legend Olu Jacobs is dead. He died on September 16, 2026, according to a statement by the family. The statement added that he died after a brief illness. He was married to equally legendary actress Joke Sylva. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed sadness over his passing. A statement […]
Obi tells UNN, other institutions to release his academic records
Presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, has authorised University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) and other academic institutions he attended to make public his certificates to anybody desiring to see them. Obi gave the authorisation in a statement journalists in Awka on Tuesday by his media aide, Mr Valentine Obienyem. The […]
I’m off the streets, Tems declares
Nigerian Grammy-winning singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has announced that she is officially “off the streets”, sparking reactions among her fans and well-wishers. She disclosed this during a Tiktok livestream on Monday, while speaking about her experiences with men and her decision to move away from relationships she considers unproductive. She […]
Tinubu pays special tribute to Prof. Amuwo at 80
President Bola Tinubu has paid a special tribute to Prof Shaffy Adeniyi Amuwo on his 80th birthday. A personally signed statement byu the president reads: “I warmly congratulate my dear friend, Prof. Shaffy Adeniyi Amuwo, on his 80th birthday today. “Prof. Amuwo is a scholar, a patriot, and a man of deep convictions. Over […]
47 applicants lose N51.8m to fake LG jobs
No fewer than 47 applicants lost more than N51.8 million to fraudsters who allegedly sold fake local government jobs in Cross River, the state government’s investigative panel has found. Mr Nsa Ekpo, the Chairman, Cross River Local Government Service Commission, disclosed this while fielding questions from journalists in Calabar. He said the victims paid […]
Government expands national poverty reduction with growth strategy to Oyo, Enugu, and Kebbi states
The Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Technical, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Education (OSSAP-TVEE) has announced the continued rollout of the National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRGS), a flagship Federal Government initiative aimed at lifting 100 million Nigerians out of poverty within 10 years through economic growth and targeted social […]
Peter’s death is a big loss to the president, media department, says Presidency
The Presidency has described the death of Mr Peter Chukwuemeka Onwubuariri, an Assistant Director of Information and Public Relations in the Presidential Villa, as a big loss to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Department of Media and Public Relations in the Presidential Villa. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo […]
AFROPHOBIA AND CONTINENTAL BROTHERHOOD
By Toyin Falola I appreciate the invitation from the Federal University of Lafia to give a Keynote Address on September 9, 2026, on the theme of “Africa and Global Crises in the 21st Century”. I thank the organizers and contact persons, most notably the Convener and Dean of Faculty, Professor Adam A. Abdullahi, Professors […]
