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Police arrest masquerade

July 6, 2026

Launch manhunt for four others over alleged murder The Police Command in Oyo State has arrested the Asoleke masquerade and launched a manhunt for four others over alleged killing

LIFE CHALLENGES, No. 4: WHEN CANCER HITS!

July 6, 2026

By Toyin Falola Cancer! You come in without knocking, you thief with no footsteps, you brush of shadow that learns the geography of the blood

CAPPA Board chair wins Transparency International’s anti-corruption Award

July 4, 2026

Lauds his win Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has congratulated its Advisory Board Chairman, Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, on receiving the Transparency International Amalia Award for

Communication critical in military operational successes, says Air chief

July 4, 2026

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, says effective communication remains a critical component of military leadership and operational successes. He said this on Saturday

Power, Politics, and the African Conditions

July 4, 2026

By Toyin Falola This short piece is part of the Masterclass delivered at the University of Lagos on July 2nd, 2026. Public pressure insisted that I circulate part

Tobacco Alliance seeks smoke-free cities to protect children

July 3, 2026

The Nigeria Tobacco Control Alliance (NTCA) has called for the establishment of smoke-free cities across the country to protect children and non-smokers from the harmful effects of second-hand tobacco

Google Play launches $1m fund to boost African game developers

July 3, 2026

Google Play on Friday inaugurated a one-million-dollar Indie Games Fund to support emerging game developers across 32 African countries with funding, technical support and mentorship. The Managing Director for

Tinubu launches power force to train 5,000 youths, accelerate smart meter rollout

July 3, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has launched Power Force, a new national initiative that will train 5,000 young Nigerians to support the accelerated deployment of smart electricity meters across the

C’Wealth Games: Compete with courage, Tinubu charges Team Nigeria

July 3, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has charged Nigerian athletes representing the country at the forthcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, to compete with courage, honour, integrity, discipline, and patriotism,

Put Nigeria first, avoid amplifying terrorists’ acts, Tinubu urges journalists

July 3, 2026

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday urged Nigerian journalists to put national interest above sensational reporting, warning that irresponsible coverage could undermine the country’s security and democratic progress. Addressing the

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