Between Senator Akpabio and his female colleagues
By ADAMU RABIU The contemptuous manner the leadership of the 10th Nigerian Senate under its President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, handles female senators, is a cause for concern. Frankly, we should be ashamed that in a country where men and women are almost of equal number, out of 108 elected senators (excluding the late Senator Ifeanyi Uba), […]
Customs handover offensive drug, cannabis sativa to NDLEA, NAFDAC
The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Western Marine Command, Wednesday, February 26, 2025 handed over 4,973 loaves of Cannabis Sativa weighing 2,433kg and 195 bottles of 300ml codeine to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, respectively at the command’s headquarters, Ibafon, Olodi-Apapa Lagos.
Investors protest demolition of $250m Lagos investment
A group of American investors yesterday gathered in Houston Texas to protest the recent demolition of $250 million Winhomes property.
Mosque crisis: Court orders Chief Imam to take charge of Ramadan Lecture
By Innocent Anaba A Federal High Court in Lagos, yesterday, ordered parties in the dispute over the yearly Ramadan Lecture of the Lagos Central Mosque to refrain from taking any action that may lead to break down of law and order in the state by maintaining the status quo. Trial judge, Justice Ambros Lewis-Alagoa, ruled […]
How to master academic writing styles: From essays to dissertations, by Ruth Oji
Writing in academia can feel like learning multiple languages at once. As you progress from undergraduate essays to graduate work and perhaps doctoral research, the expectations keep shifting. Yet understanding these shifts can make the journey much more manageable. Let’s start with some good news: academic writing doesn’t have to be dense or difficult to read. […]
Can we save crops from harsh environmental reality? Scientist sees light at end of tunnel
In a world facing numerous environmental challenges, a recent scientific publication has highlighted various several promising solution for the future of global agriculture
2 personnel die as Police arrest 4 in failed kidnap attempt
By Marie-Therese Nanlong Jos— Two Police officers, who were on special duty in Jos, Plateau State have lost their lives during the exchange of gunfire with suspected kidnappers. Meanwhile, four suspects have been arrested in connection with the attempted kidnap incident which happened in the Little Rayfield area of the Jos South Local Government Area […]
IGP deploys tactical squad for search and rescue of Afenifere youth leader
The Nigeria Police Force has deployed its Tactical Squad for the search and rescue of Afenifere Youth Leader, Prince Eniola Ojajuni, who was kidnapped on February 17, 2025, while en route to Abuja.
Fresh US-CAR convergence sparks fears of instability
The United States is reportedly rekindling ties with the Central African Republic (CAR) in what analysts see as a strategic move to expand its influence in the resource-rich African nation.
Ogun monarch emphasises support for less privilege
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Olu of Itori in Ewekoro local government area of Ogun State, Oba Abdul-Fatai Akorede Akamo, has called on well-meaning Nigerians and organizations to lend helping hands to the less privileged in the society, in order to build a virile nation. Oba Akamo, who made the call while briefing newsmen at […]
4 female varsity students kidnapped on campus
Four female students of Joseph Sarwan Tarka University, Makurdi, JoSTM, former Federal University of Agriculture, were Tuesday night abducted on campus by armed men.
