By Dr. Gani Enahoro Nigeria is a country of paradoxes. We boast one of Africa’s largest populations, a youthful demographic, and a livestock sector that is valued at an estimated ₦30 trillion. Yet, we also carry the grim badge of having the lowest life expectancy in the world, a mere 55 years from an average…
By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi The Bauchi State Police Command has officially launched a major security and youth inclusion campaign to combat the rising wave of political and digital thuggery among young people in the state. The initiative was unveiled during a one-day dialogue held at the Police Officers’ Mess on Jos Road to mark the…
By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi BAUCHI: Homicide detectives have launched an investigation into the death of a 39-year-old man, Abdulrazak Ibrahim, while in the custody of a local vigilante group in Bauchi metropolis. The Bauchi State Police Command confirmed the incident on Friday, saying three members of the vigilante group had been arrested and detained in…
*Says opposition has nothing to campaign with, set to flag off Ago-Iwoye–Ibadan road Monday Ogun State Governor and leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Friday formally welcomed hundreds of former members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and African Democratic Congress (ADC), including party leaders across the nine local government…
By Juliet Umeh Senator Saliu Mustapha, representing Kwara Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has explained his decision to quit the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, saying his defection was not a rejection of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Mustapha, who recently emerged as the PDP candidate for Kwara Central…
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (North West), have foiled terrorist attacks and rescued kidnapped victims in Kaduna and Sokoto states. The Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force (North West), Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, said in a statement that on August 20, 2026, troops of…
Arsenal began their Premier League title defence with a resounding 3-0 victory over Coventry City on Friday night. The Gunners won their first title in 22 years last term. And against the winners of the Championship, Mikel Arteta’s men showed their class at the Emirates. Kai Havertz scored the first goal of this campaign, with…
By Maryam Abdul-aziz Usman The governorship ambition of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in Yobe State, Alhaji Baba Malam Wali, has received a major boost in Yobe North, as traditional and political leaders across the zone pledged support for his 2027 bid. The endorsements came during Wali’s consultations with the Emir of Bade, Alhaji…
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Senator George Akume, has commended President Bola Tinubu for demonstrating an unalloyed commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s democracy through non-interference in electoral processes and upholding the independence of democratic institutions. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the national headquarters of the City Boy Movement…
By Chioma Obinna The Democratic Republic of the Congo, DRC, has secured an initial 70,000 doses of Ervebo vaccine from the global Ebola vaccine stockpile as health authorities intensify efforts to contain the ongoing Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak. The release followed a request by the DRC government to the International Coordinating Group on Vaccine Provision,…
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