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LIFE CHALLENGES No. 3: BETRAYAL

June 30, 2026

By Toyin Falola Strangers do not forge the bitterest knife. It sleeps inside the cloth of a familiar shoulder. Ẹni tí mo pè ní ọ̀rẹ́, Ní ó kó

Silent killers on our shelves: Why Nigeria needs nutrient profile models

June 29, 2026

By Bukola Olukemi-Odele A mother walks into a store to buy a healthy snack for her child. The shelves are stocked with snacks, chocolates, and drinks, all featuring

State police will strengthen federalism, improve policing, says Magaji

June 29, 2026

Former Chairman of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, Muhuyi Magaji, says creating state police will strengthen federalism and improve Nigeria’s security architecture. Magaji, a lawyer

Lagos to sustain global opportunities for youths, unveils Singapore study tour

June 29, 2026

The Lagos State Government has said it will continue providing opportunities for youths to thrive globally through leadership development and international exposure initiatives. The Commissioner for Youth and Social

Nigeria, others renew push to end GBV through male champions

June 29, 2026

Nigeria and other West African countries have renewed their commitment to ending Gender-Based Violence (GBV) by empowering male champions and traditional and religious leaders to transform harmful social norms

Court jails man for stealing items worth N4.7m

June 29, 2026

An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, on Monday, sentenced 27-year-old Mohammed Bello, to one year imprisonment for stealing items worth N4.7 million. He was arraigned on May 20 on a

Azaiki named Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Ritman University

June 29, 2026

Foundation lauds appointment Prof Stephen Sinikiem Azaiki has been named the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Third Governing Council of Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, by the

The Toyin Falola Masterclass on “Power, Politics, and the African Condition,” University of Lagos, July 2nd, 2026

June 27, 2026

By Toyin Falola On July 2nd, 2026, the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Lagos, will host the Toyin Falola Masterclass on “Power, Politics, and the African

Expert warns against charging phones while asleep

June 27, 2026

An electrical safety educator, Mr Patrick Okoye, has advised Nigerians to avoid charging their mobile phones while sleeping, saying that the practice increases the risk of fire outbreaks. He

UBA mobilises employees for pan-African environmental clean-up

June 27, 2026

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability and employee wellbeing by mobilising employees across its operations in 20 African countries for a continent-wide

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