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LIFE CHALLENGES, No. 11: FAKE LIFE

August 15, 2026

By Toyin Falola The Life We Borrowed from the Mirrors I pity the child who learns too early? that appearance is currency. I pity the young man. who

DHQ warns against fake posts after attempted X account breach

August 15, 2026

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has detected an attempted unauthorised compromise of its official X account. The Director, Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Samaila Uba, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday

Medical academics issue 21-day ultimatum to FG over outstanding demands

August 15, 2026

The Nigerian Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA), University of Ilorin Branch, have declared support for the national body’s decision to give the Federal Government a fresh 21-day

Tinubu vows to revive refineries, welcomes validation of reforms by NUPENG

August 15, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja, said refineries will not be allowed to waste away, given the huge investments made over many years, assuring that in-depth research,

Olowo of Owo visits Tinubu

August 15, 2026

CAPPA warns against Lagos water concession, prepaid meter, says it will deepen crisis

August 15, 2026

Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has cautioned the Lagos State Government against plans to place parts of the state’s public water infrastructure under private concession. The

Poverty, reform and the problem of causation

August 15, 2026

By Tanimu Yakubu An increasingly familiar claim in Nigeria is that widespread poverty, nearly three years into the reform programme, is itself proof that the reforms have failed. Poverty

Tinubu opening new pathways for Nigerian youths

August 13, 2026

Dr Ijeomah Arodiogbu, National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), South-East, has urged Nigerian youths to leverage Federal Government opportunities in skills development, employment, education financing and

LWC, Julius Berger seek stronger coordination on infrastructure

August 13, 2026

The Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) has commenced discussions with Julius Berger Nigeria Plc to strengthen coordination between water and road infrastructure projects. This is contained in a statement issued

Soaring rents push FCT families to skip basic needs

August 13, 2026

Residents of Kubwa in Bwari Area Council, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have said rising rents are forcing families to cut spending on food, healthcare and education. The residents, who

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