Lakurawa’s expanding shadow: governance, coercion, and religious manipulation in Northwest Nigeria
By Malik Samuel “As I sat with the man I had come to see, two Lakurawa fighters approached us. They questioned my identity, and the man quickly introduced me as his brother, a trader from Sokoto. One of the fighters switched to Arabic, demanding my name and testing me with rapid exchanges. My responses eased […]
Nigeria better endowed than US and UK, Obi says at leadership forum
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi on Saturday said Nigeria is more naturally endowed than the United States and the United Kingdom, but continues to lag behind because it has not built the institutions and leadership culture required for development. He spoke at the 2025 Leadership Forum Conference in Abuja, themed […]
NLCA Donor Roundtables issue localisation action plan
The Nigeria Local Coalition Accelerator has issued a joint communiqué with UN agencies, government ministries, and donors outlining steps to shift development control from international actors to Nigerian grassroots organizations.
CWAY Food unveils cappuccino milk drink for Lagos, S’West market
In response to evolving consumer preferences and the growing demand for innovative beverage options in the Nigerian market, foremost food and Beverage Company, CWAY Foods and Beverages launched its latest innovation, Cappuccino Milk Drink, a premium coffee-flavoured beverage into the market.
Return of school abductions
After a 19-month lull, the ugly story of mass school abductions returned to the news headlines when gunmen stormed Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, in North-West Nigeria. The assault, which took place at 4.00am, claimed the life of the Vice-Principal, Hassan Yakubu Makuku, while 25 girls were swept […]
CITN to host night of tribute for doyen of taxation
By Elizabeth Osayande, Lagos The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, Chief David Ajibola Olorunleke, CITN will today honour the distinguished “Doyen of Taxation” at a special “Night of Tribute” scheduled for 5 pm at Bells Event Centre, Campbell Centre, 63 Campbell Street, Lagos Island. In a statement by Mrs. Oyeronke Ojo, ACTI, Director, Corporate and Internal Services, […]
