A security expert, Abayomi Nurain Mumuni, has called on the Federal Government to undertake a comprehensive overhaul of its counter-terrorism strategy, warning that Nigeria’s continued reliance on conventional military tactics will not resolve the escalating insecurity across the country.

The Managing Director/GM2 of Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), Dr. Babatunde Ajayi, has highlighted Lagos State’s commitment to building a robust localized carbon economy that attracts investment, strengthens environmental protection, and creates long-term employment opportunities. He also stressed the importance of policy innovation, public-private partnerships, and scaled climate financing in driving sustainable development. He […]

By Segun Odegbami This is the world of sports.  Nigeria was once described as the ‘Giant of Africa’. The country was ranked 5th on the FIFA table, and the Super Eagles were hailed as the most entertaining national team during the 1994 World Cup.  European and South American countries that previously insisted African football  was […]

•Masquerades storm Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium on Thursday By FRED IWENJORA Many communities of Agbaja kingdom spread over 5 LGAs of Enugu state are set to compete for the ultimate prize in a cultural carnival promoted as part of the 2-day Agbaja Summit 2025. These communities, having been fully mobilised in the past months, are expected to thrill […]

When Samuel Olatunji Okuku speaks about Nigerian football, his passion is unmistakable. Recently honoured by the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) during its 60th-anniversary celebrations in Abuja, the recognition represents far more than a personal milestone. It is a tribute to decades of commitment to nurturing young talent and shaping the future of the […]

Nigeria began and ended her 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign in the worst manner possible. From a 1-1 home draw against Lesotho on November 16, 2023 in Uyo to a disastrous 5-4 penalty shootout loss to DR Congo in the CAF World Cup playoff final in Morocco on November 16, 2025.

Sadly, the chaos in our political space has now found another home in our sports. The same old pattern: those feeding fat from the system act like nothing is wrong

War, they say, is a series of surprises. Those who dread death stay away from it, this is enough reason to salute our heroes, including Brig. General Musa Uba ,who go to battle, bent on keeping compatriots safe from invaders and terrorists. Uba, Commanding Officer, 25 Task Force Brigade was lost in an ambush by Islamic State […]

Recently, the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, made a statement, which, as far as I am concerned, is a dirge for indigenous languages in Nigeria. He said that the federal government has cancelled the national policy mandating the use of indigenous languages as the medium of instruction in primary and secondary schools. The reason for the […]

When Senator Orji Uzor Kalu recently paraded himself in an attire emblazoned with “Tinubu 2027” insignia and Governor Hope Uzodimma became a regular sight at the Abuja Airport waving goodbye to President Bola Tinubu or welcoming him back from foreign trips, a certain impression was created. Their public performance of loyalty suggested that the Igbo […]