State Police Reform: Modernization, Funding, and Accountability as Imperatives for Success
By Prof. Mannixs E. Paul The conversation on state police in Nigeria must move beyond the narrow question of constitutional legitimacy and confront the practical realities that will determine whether the initiative succeeds or fails. Establishing state police without simultaneously investing in modern infrastructure, technology, professional capacity, and sustainable financing would amount to creating another institution […]
Sandra Nwadi expands frontiers with debut poetry collection
By Juliet Ebirim Sandra Nwadi is steadily securing a place in Nigeria’s contemporary literary landscape as her debut poetry collection, Do Not Keep Me Closed, continues to attract attention for its exploration of social issues and the human experience. The anthology features 60 original poems exploring themes such as justice, governance, identity, feminism, grief, love, […]
Benue: Alia focused on long-term development, not palliatives, supporter says
ABUJA — A supporter of Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia, Tagher Tagher Wan U Tiv, popularly known as Baba Atsar Gundu, has defended the governor’s development approach, saying the administration is prioritising long-term economic empowerment over dependence on palliatives. In a statement made available to journalists on Friday, Tagher said Governor Alia’s philosophy was centred […]
Obi not bigger than law, must apologise, pay N25,000 fine for wrong parking — Keyamo
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has demanded that the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, apologise to airport officials and pay a N25,000 fine over an alleged parking violation at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Keyamo made the demand in a statement posted on his […]
England’s Rice, Guehi and James train ahead of Norway World Cup clash
England received a boost on the eve of their World Cup quarter-final against Norway after Declan Rice, Marc Guehi and Reece James all returned to training on Friday.
Oyo abduction: Abiodun, Obasa hail Tinubu, Makinde, security agencies over rescue of pupils, teachers
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta/Ebunoluwa Sessou Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, and the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, have commended President Bola Tinubu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and security agencies over the successful rescue of pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. Abiodun, in a […]
