More prosperity coming, Tinubu assures, lauds Fintiri, Ribadu
President Bola Tinubu, on Monday in Yola, Adamawa State, said his administration will sustain the ongoing economic reforms for the benefit of Nigerians, with a greater focus on the inclusion of citizens and their empowerment to achieve more prosperity. The President, who was on a one-day official visit to Adamawa State, expressed happiness […]
FCT polls: INEC warns transport unions against logistical lapses
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned transport unions saddled with delivery of the logistics for Saturday’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area council elections to adhere strictly to agreed arrangements. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, gave the warning at a meeting with leaders of transport unions in Abuja, ahead of the elections. He said […]
Natasha not NCDC committee member, says senator
Sen. Titus Zam, Chairman, Senate Committee on North Central Development Commission (NCDC), has said that Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP-Kogi) is not a member of the committee, contrary to her claims. Zam, who represents Benue North-West in the upper chamber, gave the clarification in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday while reacting to Akpoti-Uduaghan’s claims […]
Farm attendant arraigned for allegedly stealing cat fish
A farm attendant, Solatope Salako, 34, on Tuesday, appeared before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan, over alleged theft of cat fish. Salako was charged with conduct likely to cause the breach of peace and stealing, to which he pleaded not guilty. The Prosecutor, Insp Kehinde Olarotimi, told the court that the defendant committed […]
Tinubu hails Nigeria–UAE industrial breakthrough as BUA signs MOU with Abu Dhabi
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding between Nigeria’s BUA Group and UAE-based AD Ports Group and MAIR Group in Abu Dhabi. He described the MoU as a significant industrial and trade breakthrough arising from renewed Nigeria–UAE engagement under his administration. The President said the agreement represents […]
Tinubu condoles with Shekarau over brother’s death
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent his condolences to a former governor of Kano State, Senator Ibrahim Shekarau, over the passing of his brother, Mallam Dahiru Shekarau. He said the death of the retired educationist and administrator was more than a family loss, given his enduring contributions to humanity through the building of people […]
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Biodun Jeyifo: The giant who shaped how we understand African Literature
By Toyin Falola I read the news early morning of February 11, 2026. The activist for African intellectual freedom, Biodun Jeyifo, passed away at the age of 80. I had just seen him one month earlier in photographs at his 80th birthday celebration symposium held at the MUSON Centre in Lagos. BJ […]
Tinubu to visit to Kebbi for Argungu festival
President Bola Tinubu will on Saturday, February 14, 2026, embark on a one-day official visit to Kebbi State to inaugurate some projects executed by Governor Nasir Idris. While in the state, he will also headline the 61st edition of the 2026 Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival as the special guest of honour. The […]
Drug Use in Nigeria
By Toyin Falola Drug use in Nigeria has metamorphosed over the years from a disregarded social issue with little concern into a national crisis that requires urgent attention. This crisis takes centre stage, as it touches virtually every layer of Nigerian society, spreading like a pandemic. Sometimes in the past, the use of […]
Court orders remand of driver over alleged rape of food vendor
An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Friday, ordered the remand of a 30-year-old man, Oluwaseun Opatola, at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre for allegedly raping a food seller.. The Chief Magistrate, Mrs Omolara Kushanu, did not take the defendant’s plea. She directed that he be remanded in custody until March 15, pending advice from the […]
