Insecurity: Again, how did we get to this pass? (1) By abiodun KOMOLAFE The roots of the current crisis stretch deep into the past. To truly discern these origins, one must look all the way back to the Justice Alexander Ovie Aniagolu Report on the Maitatsine Riots in Kano (1981), whose findings clearly harbinger the…
Rep Kelechi Raises Concerns Over worsening security In Nigeria, Calls for Stronger Actions to address the Situation. By Saheed Badmus Rep. Kelechi Nwogu (PDP-Rivers) has charged the House of Representatives to take stronger action to address worsening security situation in the country. Nwogu, who represents Etche/Omuma Federal Constituency of Rivers, made the call on Thursday…
Another “Emergency”? Nigerians Have Memorised the Script. By Chidi Ekeh I was still scrolling through the President’s nationwide-security-emergency speech on Tuesday when my cousin in Kaduna sent a voice note: “They’ve declared another one. Let me go and lock my door before the bandits receive the memo.” Dark humour is the last firewall Nigerians have…
THE VERY NEARLY AVOIDED FOLLY: WHAT THE GUINEA BISSAU COUP SHOULD TEACH NIGERIA By Olaitan Adesina The news of yet another coup in Guinea Bissau arrived with the weariness of a familiar disappointment. Soldiers appeared on national television announcing that they had seized power, suspended the electoral process, shut the borders and assumed control of…
NLNG, NCDMB to Collaborate in Asset Intervention Programme Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) and the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) engaged in productive discussions towards collaboration in support of NLNG’s planned revamp and enhancement of key operational facilities in Trains 1 to 6 of the NLNG Plant. The initiative is aimed at improving asset…
Oba Onifiye Adimula set for grand celebration of 3rd Coronation Anniversary Preparations are in top gear in Idado Ijesa Kingdom, Atakunmosa East Local Government Area of Osun State, as His Royal Majesty, Alaiyeluwa Oba Kehinde Adebowale Taiwo (Orilobamise Jowele-LoriOoko II), Onifiye Adimula of Idado Ijesa, prepares to celebrate the 3rd anniversary of his coronation. Speaking…
Bayelsians Jubilate, As Gov Douye Diri Launche’s Newly Acquired Aircraft. By Chris Mark Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri on Tuesday launches one of his two newly acquired aircraft after landing from Abuja to it’s airport. The aircraft, ATR-72/600 The ATR-72/600 aircraft, took off from the domestic wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja,…
RUGIPO honours Ondo Energy Commissioner, Alabi, with excellence award In recognition of his notable contributions to the state’s energy sector, the Faculty of Engineering Technology, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo (RUGIPO), has presented Ondo State Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Engr. (Dr.) Johnson Jaiyeola Alabi, with the Award of Excellence in Energy Development. The award…
24 abducted Kebbi Schoolgirls regain freedom after 8 days in captivity All 24 schoolgirls abducted from Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS), Maga, in Kebbi State have regained their freedom eight days after terrorists launched a pre-dawn attack on the school. The students were taken hostage on November 17, 2025, in an assault that…
Salamatu-WOFAN on Carbon Financing: Turning Adversity into Prosperity By Prof. M.K. Othman This is a follow-up to my article published on August 20th, 2025, with a slightly different title, “Salamatu-WOFAN on Climate Change: Turning Adversity into Prosperity,” featured in this column. WOFAN, under the ICON 2 project funded by the Mastercard Foundation, organized a high-level…
