NYSC: The deconstruction of a faulty reform
By Moses Obe Since its establishment in 1973 in the aftermath of the Nigerian Civil War, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme has remained one of the most enduring and symbolic institutions designed to promote national unity in Nigeria. Conceived primarily as a tool for healing deep ethnoreligious and regional divisions, the scheme has […]
FIFA says Belgium’s appeal against Balogun decision ‘inadmissible’
FIFA said on Monday that the appeal by Belgium’s football assocation against the World Cup reprieve for US striker Folarin Balogun was “inadmissible”.
Kwara APC crisis deepens as Ashiru, Mustapha seek Tinubu’s intervention
..Emir Backs Party Candidates By Demola Akinyemi ILORIN — The crisis rocking the Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) intensified on Monday as aggrieved party leaders, including Deputy Senate Leader, Senator Lola Ashiru, and Senator Saliu Mustapha, warned that the party risks losing the 2027 general elections in the state unless President […]
Police arrest four over N30m kidnap threat in Kebbi
By Haruna Aliyu BIRNIN KEBBI — The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested four suspects for allegedly threatening to kidnap a resident of Jega town unless he paid a N30 million ransom. The Command’s spokesman, SP Bashir Usman, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. According to him, the suspects allegedly targeted Aminu Garba after […]
Portugal vs Spain: Ronaldo, Yamal start as Felix returns in World Cup blockbuster
Portugal head coach Roberto Martínez has made one change to the side that defeated Croatia, recalling João Félix to the starting XI in place of Rafael Leão, who drops to the bench.
APM to unveil blueprint to revive economy, tackle insecurity
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Allied People’s Movement (APM) says it is preparing to unveil a comprehensive governance blueprint aimed at reviving Nigeria’s struggling economy, overhauling the country’s security architecture and restoring public confidence in governance ahead of the 2027 general election. With households squeezed by rising prices, persistent insecurity and unemployment, the opposition […]
