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Ukraine’s diplomatic expansion and security concerns in Africa

Ukraine’s diplomatic expansion and security concerns in Africa

By Muhammad Hotoro Despite official claims by the Nigerian government regarding improved security, terrorist activities remain a major concern in the northern states. Attacks by militant groups continue to make headlines. For instance, Boko Haram’s assault in September 2024 reportedly left at least 80 villagers dead in Yobe State, while an attack in Kebbi State […]

NGO to sustain culture of reading, creative writing among students

NGO to sustain culture of reading, creative writing among students

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – A non-governmental organisation, the Stark Pages Literary Students’ Initiative, has announced a nationwide competition inviting secondary school students across Nigeria to submit original works of prose and poetry. Aimed at nurturing young literary talent, the initiative offers cash prizes of ₦500,000, ₦300,000, and ₦100,000 for the top three winners. In […]

Nothing to be gained from declaration of state of emergency, by Eric Teniola

Nothing to be gained from declaration of state of emergency, by Eric Teniola

The first head of government that declared a state of emergency in Nigeria was the then Prime Minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa (December 1912 – January 15, 1966) and that was in May 1962. I was a student then at Olofin Anglican Grammar School in Idanre in Ondo State, along with Folu Olamiti, Prince Wale Olateru-Olagbegi, […]

2025 Lagos tourism NBC trade fair surpass 2024 generated income

2025 Lagos tourism NBC trade fair surpass 2024 generated income

The Lagos State Government says that the 2025 edition of the Lagos Tourism NBC Trade Fair’s income generator has surpassed 2024 edition which generated N1.3 billion. This was contained in a statement signed by Idris Aregbe, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture. Speaking on the success of the trade fair, […]