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 […]
The Kebbi State Police Command, working with the military, has neutralised suspected terrorists during a joint clearance operation at Gumki Forest in Kangiwa, Arewa Local Government Area. The operation, conducted early Monday, also led to the recovery of firearms, ammunition, motorcycles and other items allegedly belonging to the criminal elements. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, said the forest is a known route used by bandits and Lakurawa elements […]
The United Kingdom’s High Commissioner-designate to Nigeria, Pete Vowles, has arrived in Abuja to begin his diplomatic assignment. Vowles succeeds Richard Montgomery, who previously served as the UK High Commissioner to Nigeria. Speaking after his arrival, Vowles said his immediate priority was to listen, learn and engage with Nigerians as he settles into his new role. He said the UK and Nigeria have a strong and enduring relationship built on […]
Nigeria and India are seeking to increase bilateral trade to $15 billion, with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling for renewed purchases of Nigerian crude oil. The move followed a meeting between Vice President Kashim Shettima and Modi on the sidelines of the BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi. Trade between the two countries stood at $14.95 billion in 2021/2022 before declining to $7.13 billion in 2024/2025. It later recovered […]
Residents of Basirka community in Gwaram Local Government Area of Jigawa State have held a three-day special prayer for rainfall following a prolonged dry spell that has affected farming activities. The prayers began on Saturday and continued through Monday at the community’s Eid ground, with residents also observing a voluntary fast on Monday. The special prayer, known as Salatul Istisqa, was organised as crops began to wither due to poor […]
President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has commended President Bola Tinubu for removing the fuel subsidy and liberalising the foreign exchange market. Dangote spoke on Monday in Lagos during the formal launch of the Initial Public Offering of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals on the Nigerian Exchange. He thanked the President for what he described as bold economic decisions and pledged that the Dangote Group would continue to partner […]
President Bola Tinubu has directed the release of all approved funds to Nigeria’s regional development commissions to support development projects across the country. Tinubu gave the directive on Monday at the North Central Development Commission Summit, where he was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. The President said the commissions were established to accelerate development and should receive the necessary political and financial support […]
