Tinubu arrives UK
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accompanied by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has arrived in the United Kingdom for a two-day historic State Visit on the invitation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. His touched down at London Stansted Airport at 3.18 pm. He was received on behalf of the Royal Family by […]
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Research, innovation, and development in Africa
By Toyin Falola It is a pleasure to have hosted the program on this topic by some of the most eminent researchers and scholars in the world, comprising Professors Ilesanmi Adesida, Akintunde Akinwande, Chimay Anumba, and Lola Eniola-Adefeso. The recording can be found at https://www.youtube.com/live/B04Ql4R4J88?si=iKvSwIIZtL0k-5fY For Africa, research, innovation, and development are a central […]
Northern governors condemn Maiduguri blasts
Northern State Governors’ Forum has condemned the deadly explosions that rocked Maiduguri on Monday evening, describing the attacks as heinous, barbaric and direct assault on innocent lives. Inuwa Yahaya, who is the Chairman of the forum and Governor of Gombe State, condemned the attacks on behalf of his colleagues in Gombe on Tuesday, as […]
Anambra tightens security ahead of Soludo’s second term
Security has been beefed up across Anambra as Gov. Chukwuma Soludo prepares to be sworn in for a second term, with residents expressing optimism about his next four years in office. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), a heavy deployment of security personnel at key locations in Awka, including Alex Ekwueme Square, […]
Trump dismisses possibility of Israeli nuclear strike on Iran
The U.S. President, Donald Trump, on Tuesday dismissed speculations raised by one of his advisers that Israel might resort to using nuclear weapons against Iran in any conflict. Speaking to reporters, Trump responded to remarks made by adviser David Sacks, who had suggested in a podcast that Israel might escalate a war to the […]
Army intensifies operations after multiple suicide attacks on Maiduguri
The Nigerian Army has intensified security operations in Maiduguri, Borno State, following multiple suicide bomb attacks on the metropolis. The Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai, disclosed this on Tuesday in a statement by its Media Information Officer, Lt.-Col. Sani Uba. According to the statement, the explosions occurred at about 7:05 […]
Tinubu’s reforms driving global confidence as Nigeria strengthens UK partnership
By Rabiu Ibrahim Nigeria’s ongoing economic and governance reforms under the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu are strengthening global confidence in the country and opening new opportunities for trade, investment, and international cooperation, the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said. The Minister spoke on Sunday in London during […]
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 […]
