US report raises concerns over security, justice in Nigeria
"The shortage of trial judges, trial backlogs, endemic corruption, bureaucratic inertia, and undue political influence seriously hampered the judicial system. Some detainees had their cases delayed because the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigerian Prisons Service did not have vehicles to transport them to court. Some individuals remained in detention because authorities lost their case files."
The Dwindling Standard of Education in Nigeria: The Way Forward (1), by Afe Babalola
As the Founder and former Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, former Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Council of the University of Lagos, former Chairman of all Pro-Chancellors, the Founder and Chancellor of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti even though I never attended any secondary school or university, I am very well conversant […]
Okonjo-Iweala, the Nigerian economy and our politicians, by Rotimi Fasan
Nigerians may be struggling to survive at this moment as they have been in the last two and half years since President Bola Tinubu unmoored the economy from the burden of a criminal petrol subsidy regime that benefitted none of the poor Nigerians they were meant for. He abolished a dual foreign exchange system that left […]
NBA writes AGF, demands release of Osun LG funds
…Threatens legal action against FG …Osun Obas seek Tinubu’s intervention By Shina Abubakar OSOGBO— THE Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, yesterday, urged the Federal Government to immediately release statutory allocations due to local government councils in Osun State, describing the continued withholding of the funds as unconstitutional, illegal, and a dangerous affront to judicial pronouncements. This […]
$4b Abuja-Lagos superhighway to cut travel time —AEC boss
AEC Unity Network Limited, yesterday, expressed optimism that its much-anticipated 470km Abuja–Lagos Superhighway Project will soon commence, bringing with it a reduction in travel time between the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, and Lagos State.
Senator Daniel asked to present property documents within 2 weeks
AN Ogun State High Court sitting, in Sagamu, yesterday, directed a former governor of the state, Senator Gbenga Daniel to present all necessary documents requested by the state government concerning all his properties in Sagamu.
Rising cybercrime: firm moves to boost digital security in Nigeria
By Esther Onyegbula With cybercrime cases on the rise in Nigeria, Posture Cyber Security Technologies has restated its commitment to protecting national and organizational digital assets through strengthened cyber defense systems. The Lagos-based firm, led by its founder and Chief Security Officer, Mr. Emmanuel Enamejewa, said urgent steps are needed to safeguard sensitive information as […]
Governor Idris sends rescue team to flood-ravaged Kebbi villages
By Victor Ahiuma- Young Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State,has dispatched a high-powered flood assessment and rescue committee to communities devastated by recent floods across the state, with assurances of urgent government intervention. The committee, led by the Commissioner for Works, Engr. Abdullahi Faruq , visited Zagga/Kende Road on Wednesday where floods had damaged a […]
APWEN to bridge digital gap between older, younger generation of female engineers
By Ebunoluwa Sessou, Abigail Aderibigbe & Emmanuella Donatus In a bid to bridge the gap in digital literacy between the older and younger generation of female engineers, the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria, APWEN, Lagos chapter recently organised a Female Engineers Summit & Elders Forum 2025 to address salient issues bedeviling the profession. […]
CEF, OGAV mark 11 years of GLAM camp, empower 1,000 girls with skills, scholarships
By Esther Onyegbula Over 1,000 girls from public secondary schools in Lagos State have benefitted from mentorship, career guidance, and educational support under the 2025 edition of the Girls Leadership and Mentorship (GLAM) Summer Camp, organised by Ornaments of Grace and Virtue Foundation (OGAV) in partnership with Cakasa Ebenezer Foundation (CEF). The two-week camp, themed […]
Alaafin’s ultimatum: Empty threat from a dead empire — Ooni’s spokesperson
…Moba monarch speaks on alleged Chieftaincy title conferment By Rotimi Ojomoyela & Shina Abubakar OSOGBO— FOLLOWING the 48-hour ultimatum issued by Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, to Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, to withdraw the Oluomo of Yorubaland title conferred on a business mogul, the Ooni’s Spokesperson, Mr Moses Olafare, yesterday, described it […]
International Youth Day: LASU students get digital skills boost
By Esther Onyegbula The Everest Foundation for Empowerment on Friday trained 19 participants in digital skills at Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, Lagos as part of activities marking this year’s International Youth Day. The one-day training, held on August 8, provided participants with practical knowledge in content writing and virtual assistance. Out of the 19 […]
Presco projects 40% drop in Nigeria’s edible oil imports with new expansion
…champions food security, accelerates market growth Nigeria’s leading fully integrated agro-industrial company, Presco Plc, has acquired Ghana Oil Palm Development Company Limited, GOPDC, and Saro Oil Palm. Presco projects that its expansion could reduce edible oils and fat imports by around 40 per cent in Nigeria and 30 per cent in Ghana. The company disclosed […]
We’re not feeling impact of increased federal allocations to our states – South-East rural dwellers cry out
SINCE the removal of oil subsidy two years ago by President Bola Tinubu, State Governments have been receiving well increased Federal Allocation, very far above what they used to get.
Kofi Annan, Africa’s gift to the world – A tribute in soliloquy(1), by Usman Sarki
“Where no resistance can be made, no courage can be exerted”– Edward Gibbon Kofi Attah Annan Busumuru passed away on August 18, 2018 at the grand age of 80. The world paid him a tribute unlike to any other statesman of his time. He was the quintessential gentleman and a man of peace recognised the world […]
APC/PDP: Criminal or terrorist organisations? By Ochereome Nnanna
A Canadian Federal Court presided over by Justice Phuong Ngo, recently declared our former and incumbent ruling political parties – Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and All Progressives Congress, APC – “terrorist organisations”. This has kept many of us talking. The Presidency, APC and PDP have reacted temperamentally. Indeed, a Foreign Affairs Ministry’s spokesman demanded a “retraction” […]
