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I appreciate your sacrifices

May 29, 2026

By Bola Tinubu My fellow compatriots, Three years ago, you entrusted me with the sacred responsibility of leading our beloved nation at a defining moment in our history.

Insecurity: Criminologist recommends massive investment in security, unity

May 28, 2026

A criminologist, Prof. Adedeji Oyunuga, has called for increased investment in security, national unity and improved intelligence sharing to adequately address insecurity in Nigeria. Oyenuga is a Professor of

Group raises alarm over rising abuse of children

May 28, 2026

The Concern Home Social and Charitable Initiative (TCH) has condemned rising abuses, killings and exploitation of children, describing them as grave violations of fundamental rights. Mrs Lillian Anyebe, Founder

Insecurity makes us look over our shoulders, say Ibadan parents

May 28, 2026

Some parents in Ibadan say the rising insecurity now makes them constantly look over their shoulders, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. In separate interviews with NAN at

Federal High Court to open registries weekends, public holidays for pre-election cases

May 28, 2026

The Federal High Court (FHC) says its registries in all the divisions of the court will officially be open to lawyers on weekends and public holidays for filing of

Kidnap of pupils, teachers overshadow Children’s Day funfair as CPNN calls for rescue

May 28, 2026

The Child Protection Network Nigeria (CPNN), Oyo State Chapter, has said rising insecurity and the continued captivity of abducted pupils and teachers have overshadowed this year’s national Children’s Day

Corps members must obey social media laws, says D-G

May 28, 2026

The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, has said corps members are not exempt from Nigeria’s cyberbullying and social media laws during their mandatory

Experts doubts Ebola preparedness in FCT, cite handwashing infrastructure gaps

May 28, 2026

Public health experts have warned that infrastructure deficits and economic constraints, not ignorance, are undermining hand hygiene compliance in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), raising concerns over Ebola preparedness

Professor Femi Badejo: A Gemütlich Moment with A Pracademic

May 28, 2026

By Toyin Falola It has often been a characteristic of studies in the social sciences to be largely abstract and devoid of the practical realities that should set the

Aiyedatiwa approves enhanced welfare package for Amotekun corps

May 26, 2026

The Ondo State Government has approved a comprehensive welfare package for officers and men of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun. Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa said

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