Police arrest 6 suspected kidnappers in Kaduna
The Police Command in Kaduna State says it has arrested six suspected kidnappers and dismantled a suspected kidnappers’ hideout in Ikara Local Government Area of the state.
STREET HAWKING: Why we defy FCTA to sell on Abuja streets
It is 1:45pm on Herbert Macaulay Way, one of the busiest roads in the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria. Top ranging vehicles ply here as a routine because of the presence of the National Oil company on this road.
Nigeria’s refineries will soon bounce back — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that government-owned refineries will return to operation after ongoing reforms aimed at making them commercially viable and sustainable.
‘My chairman sir’: How begging, extortion have become new normal at airports
Imagine arriving at an airport with your backpack on, and your luggage in tow, without anyone trailing you and saying: “My chairman sir, you no go drop something?”
Iniside Nigeria’s correction centres: Feeding crisis rocks prisons
For three years inside the Kirikiri Correctional Centre in Lagos, survival for Mike Okoroafor came down to a daily calculation: find alternative food or go hungry.
When the voice of humanity reverberated in a man, by Owei Lakemfa
Across the world, countries, movements and groups on Thursday August 13, 2026 marked the centenary of Fidel Castro Ruz, the iconic Cuban revolutionary. That was yesterday. But Fidel is not yesterday’s man. Although he marched into the full embrace of history on November 25, 2016, he is a man of today as […]
Osun election: Factors that’ll decide Adeleke, Oyebamiji, Salaam, others’ fate tomorrow
AFTER rounding off their campaigns, yesterday, 15 standard bearers are primed for tomorrow’s governorship election in Osun State.
Anglican archbishop stands by his catholic brothers in Christ, by Donu Kogbara
Last week on this page, I hailed Cardinal John Onaiyekan, the Catholic Emeritus Archbishop of Abuja, for speaking up when President Tinubu responded callously to Catholic bishops’ concerns about widespread poverty and insecurity. Daniel Bwala, an accident-prone presidential spokesman, accused Onaiyekan of speaking only for Catholics. “NOT SO!” was the robust rejoinder from Christian leaders from […]
RATTAWU lauds Tinubu for appointing Ajayi as DSS DG, hails proven capacity
The Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union (RATTAWU) has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi as Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), describing him as a man of integrity, competence and proven capacity.
When will Nigeria’s IDP camps finally close?
For millions of internally displaced Nigerians scattered across about 3,900 camps and settlements nationwide, home is no longer a place of comfort but a distant memory. Many have spent years in camps established as temporary shelters that have gradually evolved into permanent settlements. The question that should trouble every Nigerian is: when will these IDP […]
NCDMB embarks on aggressive emergency response campaign to tackle fire, building collapses
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has commenced a nationwide emergency preparedness and fire prevention awareness programme to equip Nigerians with practical skills for responding to fire incidents, building collapses and other accidents aimed at strengthening safety culture in the country.
