Nigeria is entering a defining era of urban transformation as millions of people continue to move into cities in search of employment, education and better living standards. While urban growth presents enormous economic opportunities, it is also placing increasing pressure on housing, transportation, public safety and essential infrastructure. Urban planners and development experts believe the […]
Nigeria’s Economic Policies Should Be Measured by Citizens’ Well-Being, Emir Says The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has called on Nigerian policymakers to place the welfare of citizens at the centre of national economic decision-making, stressing that the success of any policy should be determined by its ability to reduce poverty and improve living […]
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A legal dispute has emerged over the return of Silas Agara to lead Nigeria’s National Directorate of Employment (NDE), with a rights lawyer calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to publicly explain the legal basis for the development. Barrister Danladi Azizi, a legal practitioner and human rights advocate, said the circumstances surrounding Agara’s return to […]
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The legal representatives of Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi, have formally requested the Ebonyi State Police Command to ensure that an autopsy is carried out on the late Mary Habila before her body is released for burial, as authorities continue investigating the circumstances surrounding her death. The request, contained in a petition submitted to […]
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Nigeria’s Muslim community will begin the Islamic month of Safar 1448AH on Thursday, July 16, 2026, following an official declaration by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, after no verified sighting of the new crescent moon was recorded across the country. The announcement provides the official Hijri calendar guidance used by many […]
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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Akwa Ibom State has strongly denied allegations circulating online accusing its leadership of financial misconduct, economic sabotage, staff victimisation and poor collaboration with other security agencies. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the command described the allegations as baseless and misleading, insisting that the claims do […]
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Political commentator and veteran journalist Reuben Abati has questioned Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s suggestion that a recent school abduction in the state may have been connected to his political aspirations ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Speaking during Tuesday’s edition of The Morning Show on Arise Television, Abati argued that security incidents should be […]
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Political conversations ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Ebonyi State are beginning to gather momentum as members of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and some public affairs commentators have renewed calls for a change in leadership, citing what they describe as declining governance and development in the state. The latest criticism emerged following […]
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President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to delivering tangible infrastructure projects, saying his government is focused on achieving measurable outcomes rather than offering explanations for delays. The President made the remarks on Tuesday during the inauguration of a newly completed water supply network serving Bwari Satellite Town and neighbouring communities in the Federal […]
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The Nigerian Senate has criticized Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over his request for an international investigation into the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area, describing the appeal as unnecessary and capable of diminishing the efforts of Nigerian security agencies. The development comes shortly after the successful rescue of the victims […]
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In a gesture aimed at recognizing bravery and resilience, Oyo State All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Sharafadeen Alli, has donated a Toyota Camry to Mrs. Rachael Folake Alamu, the principal of Community High School, Esiele, following her reported ordeal at the hands of terrorists. The presentation was made as a public acknowledgment of Alamu’s […]
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The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja, has called on the Federal Government and the Oyo State Government to tighten security around communities bordering the Old Oyo National Park, warning that stronger preventive measures are needed to stop future attacks. The monarch made the appeal following the recent rescue of dozens of students and teachers […]
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Relations between the United States and Iran have entered another period of heightened uncertainty after President Donald Trump warned that any attempt on his life by the Iranian government would trigger an overwhelming U.S. military response, even as both sides remain linked to fragile diplomatic efforts. The latest exchange of statements underscores the difficult balance […]
