Bandits, Kidnappers, Sponsors of Terror: Surrender or face full force of State, Tinubu warns
ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has issued a stern warning to bandits, kidnappers and sponsors of terrorism across the country, urging them to surrender or face the full force of the Nigerian state. The President delivered the warning while addressing the nation’s security challenges in his Democracy Day message, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to restoring […]
What else can we do about insecurity? By Adekunle Adekoya
ONE long week of horror. That is how I think I can best describe the working week ending today. Just imagine! The week opened with news of terrorists killing three officers of the Federal Road Safety Commission in Kebbi State. Down in Delta State, soldiers and policemen clashed with youths in Emede community in Isoko […]
Three years of hard choices, navigating economic challenges, recovery
President Bola Tinubu assumed office on May 29, 2023, amid huge expectations. Since the return to civilian rule in 1999, he was the stalwart of the National Democratic Coalition, NADECO, which spearheaded the battle against military rule to lead the nation.
Honouring heroes of June 12
By HANNATU MUSAWA On a Tuesday, 4th of June, 1996, around 3:05 pm, something unbelievable happened that shook the core of the struggle for democracy in Nigeria. Kudirat Abiola was gunned down as her car slowed down around 7-Up Depot/Bus Stop in Ikeja, Lagos State. She was instantly killed along with her chauffeur and assistant. Many […]
Ona Judge: Preferred suffering in freedom than plenty in US Presidency, by Owei Lakemfa
Stories like that of David and Goliath teach moral lessons especially about victory not necessarily going to the mighty and powerful. The freedom battles between a sitting United States President and, a slave girl he owned, are no less intriguing. Such a true life story is usually tucked away as they tell of the humiliation and […]
Three red cards in World Cup opening game as Mexico beat S’Africa 2-0
South Africa coach Hugo Broos had warned his players to be ready for the intimidating atmosphere created by a capacity 80,824 crowd at the imposing concrete arena.
