WRITTEN BY MOSOPEFOLUWA Every new term carries its own quiet ceremony, the shuffle of new shoes not yet broken in, the gleam of a fresh haircut, backpacks still holding the shape of the shop shelf. This morning, that ceremony played out at school gates across Ibadan, where students returned carrying a familiar blend of reluctance and quiet excitement, marking the close of one holiday and the opening of another track […]

The Kaduna State Government says it has recovered more than 500,000 hectares of farmland previously controlled by bandits over the past three years. The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Ahmed Maiyaki, disclosed this in Kaduna, attributing the development to improved security measures that have enabled farmers to return to their farms. Maiyaki said bandits previously controlled some rural communities, imposing taxes and restricting farming activities. He said the government had […]

Kelechi Iheanacho continued his impressive scoring form in Turkey on Sunday, scoring his ninth league goal of the season as Bursaspor played out a 2-2 draw with Erokspor. Iheanacho opened the scoring in the 16th minute, finding the net for the seventh consecutive league game. In Belgium, Rafiu Durosinmi also scored for Genk in their 1-1 draw against Gent. The Nigerian has now scored five goals in six league appearances […]

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has condemned xenophobic attacks against African migrants in South Africa, saying illegal migration should be addressed through the law rather than violence or destruction of property. Obasanjo made the remarks during an interview, where he also recalled Nigeria’s financial and diplomatic support for the struggle against apartheid in South Africa. He said Nigeria supported the anti-apartheid struggle on principle and in opposition to racial discrimination, stressing […]