Türkey alerts Nigeria of “Fethullah” terrorist
The Turkish government has warned that members of a terrorist group known as the Fethullah Terrorist Organization (FETO), exist in Nigeria, and also operate in other countries around the world. Mehmet Poroy, Turkish Ambassador-designate to Nigeria, disclosed this on Tuesday night in Abuja at a dinner organised by the Turkish Embassy to mark the country’s […]
As Buhari departs: A personal reflection
By Olayinka Oyegbile When the news of the death of Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria’s immediate past president broke, the first thing that came to my mind were the immortal words of the poet John Donne, who wrote years ago that: “Any man’s death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind.” The death of anyone affects […]
FCT primary school teachers call off 3-month strike
Primary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have called off their over three-month strike, following interventions by the FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike. The FCT Wing of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), disclosed this in a communique in Abuja on Tuesday According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the communique was […]
21 die in Kano expressway crash
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of 21 persons in a fatal crash on Sunday in Dakatsale, Kano. The incident occurred at Kasuwar Dogo, Dakatsale, along the Zaria-Kano Expressway, according to a statement by Assistant Corps Marshal Olusegun Ogungbemide, who is the FRSC Public Education Officer. He said the crash happened […]
TOFAC 2025: African Cultural Creativity And Innovations
By Toyin Falola Let me express my profound gratitude to the Vice-Chancellor of Osun State University, the distinguished Professor Clement Adebooye, a scholar rooted in both the Western academy and profound Yoruba indigenous knowledge. The last time we spoke, I was surprised to hear the story of his life’s transformation, which is like mine. I […]
Two men docked for stealing N5.5m phones
Two men, Haruna Sani and Garba Bashir, who allegedly burgled a shop and stole phones and accessories worth N5.5 million, were on Wednesday arraigned before a Kaduna Magistrates’ Court. Sani, 25, and Bashir, 24, both residents of the Kawo area of Kaduna, are facing a three-count charge of criminal conspiracy, burglary, and stealing. The prosecutor, […]
Uncle Sam and the virtue of disobedience
By Lanre Idowu Samson Oruru Amuka (CON), everyone’s uncle, is 90 today, and he is celebrating at the Eko Hotel Convention Centre — a departure from his past tendencies to avoid birthday celebrations. For a people whose average life expectancy stands at 62, it is a piece of delightful news that Uncle Sam is officially […]
Tinubu hails Amuka @ 90, says he’s an eminent statesman, journalism icon
President Bola Tinubu has sent a special congratulatory message to Mr Sam Amuka Pemu, the publisher of The Vanguard Newspapers who clocked 90 on June 13. In a personally signed message, Tinubu described Mr Amuka as a stateman and journalism icon. According to him, he “remains a shining example of dedication, resilience and integrity within […]
Airtel Nigeria joins fight against plastic pollution
Airtel Nigeria, a telecommunications company has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability with a nationwide campaign to combat plastic pollution. Airtel made this known in a statement on Friday in Lagos. It said that the campaign tagged, #UnPlasticAfrica, began on June 3 with mobilising of employees across the company’s six operating regions for a week […]
Zulum gives N5m each to families of eight killed taskforce members
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has donated N5 million each to the families of eight members of Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) who recently died in an explosion on the Dikwa to Marte road. The governor who made this known on Friday during a condolence visit to the families of deceased in Maiduguri, also granted […]
