US defence secretary links ISIS commander’s killing to protection of Nigerian Christians
The United States Secretary of Defence, Pete Hegseth, has said Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki, identified as the second-in-command of ISIS, was largely responsible for attacks targeting Christians in Nigeria.
Let Air Peace and Allen Onyema be! By Ikechukwu Amaechi
On Sunday, May 24, Air Peace officially commenced direct flights to Barbados, one of the 13 independent sovereign nations in the Caribbean. It was historic, not only for the organisation but also Nigeria where good news has become as scarce as hen’s teeth. Henceforth, the airline will operate a nine-hour twice-monthly scheduled flights from Lagos […]
Marking another gloomy Children’s Day
Nigeria marked another Children’s Day yesterday, Wednesday, 27th May 2026. The celebration rang hollow for many families whose children have become victims of kidnapping, terrorism, trafficking, and violence. In a nation where children should symbolise hope, innocence, and the future, they are increasingly becoming targets in a brutal cycle of insecurity. The frightening reality today […]
God complex: Can Tinubu remake Nigeria in his own image? By Olu Fasan
Recently, someone sent me an unsolicited WhatsApp message. As a columnist, and being naturally curious, I read any written message sent to me. After all, column ideas can come from unusual sources. However, on this occasion, after skimming the message, I dismissed it right away. Why? Well, the content of the message was too outlandish […]
Oyo 2027: Group backs broadcaster, Oriyomi as Accord Party governorship candidate
By Adeola Badru A sociopolitical support group in Oyo State, Oselu Tiwa n Tiwa, has declared its support for Ibadan-based broadcaster and philanthropist, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat, describing him as the authentic governorship candidate of the Accord Party ahead of the forthcoming governorship election in the state. The group made its position known in a statement […]
