Social media has become a torchlight and a tripwire for Nigeria’s armed forces and security agencies. It has enabled the public to expose alleged oppression, corruption, and abuse that might otherwise remain buried. In January 2024, soldier Ruth Ogunleye used TikTok to allege sexual harassment, intimidation, and abuse by senior officers. The Army investigated and […]

By Femi Bolaji JALINGO — The National Coordinator of the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), Dr Sanusi Abubakar, has commended the Taraba State Government and people of the state for providing a conducive environment for the smooth implementation of livestock development initiatives. Abubakar gave the commendation in Jalingo on Tuesday while leading a […]

By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Abia State chapter, has launched a major agricultural diversification drive targeting 20,000 tonnes of soybean annually, as part of efforts to cut the soaring cost of poultry feed, boost food security and position the state as a hub for priority crops. The initiative, […]

By Ayo Onikoyi Entrepreneur and youth advocate, Franck Kayombo, is promoting entrepreneurship and skills development as tools for empowering young people and addressing socio-economic challenges in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Kayombo, National President of the Innovative Network of Young Entrepreneurs of Congo (RIJEC RDC), founded the organisation in 2025 to create opportunities for […]

The event, which attracted more than 4,000 guests, brought together politicians, family members, friends, business associates, mentees and well-wishers of the celebrant.

US country music legend Dolly Parton, who grew up poor in Tennessee and became a household name with hits like “Jolene,” has died at the age of 80, her family said Tuesday. “Dolly has lived in the light and is in the arms of Jesus,” her nephew said in a video on social media. He […]

•If you want to lead Nigeria, your past must be clear — ACF •It’s right, proper to bare your life journey — PANDEF •Contestants must present scorecards, not promises — MBF •Background checks raise moral issues, but law remains supreme — Afenifere By Dapo Akinrefon, Samuel Oyadongha, Peter Duru and Juliet Umeh LAGOS — Ahead […]

As Nigerians lament the poor state of roads across the country, the Federal Government said yesterday it will review all concessioned roads to ensure the terms of contract were met to ease the pains of the people.

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja Crude oil imports by domestic refineries rose by 151.5 per cent to 5.13 million barrels in July 2026, from 2.04 million barrels recorded in June, according to data from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA. The increase came amid a sharp decline in domestic crude supply to refineries […]

By Sola Ogundipe The Director-General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), Dr. Temitope Ilori, has cautioned Nigerians against HIV cure claims, stressing that modern treatment can only suppress the virus to undetectable levels and enable people living with HIV to live long, healthy lives. Ilori, who spoke during a media training […]