Police arrest man seen assaulting woman in viral video
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Operatives of the Violent Crimes Response Unit (VCRU) of the Abia State Police Command have arrested a man seen physically assaulting a woman in a viral video that circulated widely on social media. The arrest was carried out by officers led by Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Emeka Amanchukwu following credible intelligence […]
Kidnapped Schoolchildren: Rage over terrorists’ toxic demand
By Esther Onyegbula In homes scattered across Nigeria, telephones have become symbols of both hope and terror. Every ring sends hearts racing. Every unknown number triggers fear. Every silent night stretches endlessly for families whose loved ones remain in captivity. For parents whose children have disappeared into forests controlled by armed groups, for wives waiting […]
Law must be based on facts, evidence – Query for judge in ADC, Accord, others’ de-registration saga
By Nnamdi Ojiego By the time the Court of Appeal rose in Abuja on Tuesday, what had looked barely 24 hours earlier like the political funeral of five opposition parties had suddenly become a resurrection. The appellate court halted the execution of a Federal High Court judgment that had directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to […]
Why I can never forget June 12, by Tonnie Iredia
On June 12, 1993, Nigeria held a presidential election which was internationally accepted as the best in the nation’s history. But the government of the day turned it into pyrrhic victory for the winner of the polls. The election has however remained significant because none other, either before or after it has come close by […]
Sex not just enjoyment – Ara The Drummer
By Ayo Onikoyi Nigerian drummer and musician Ara The Drummer has shared her perspective on intimacy, relationships, and personal boundaries, stating that sex goes beyond physical pleasure and involves a deeper level of connection. Speaking on the Under Her Skin Podcast, Ara said people often underestimate the significance of sexual intimacy and the access it […]
Rivers State APC Executive: Matters arising
Since the Court of Appeal in Port Harcourt judgement that upheld the Rivers State High Court ruling that nullified the APC Ward, local government, and state congresses, there have been comments by political pundits and stakeholders suggesting that APC party primaries conducted in the state by the National Working Committee (NWC)…
State Police is not the answer, restructuring Nigeria is
By Obiageli ‘Oby’ Ezekwesili The Tinubu administration’s renewed push for State Police has reopened one of the most consequential public policy debates in Nigeria’s democratic history. The proposal has gained momentum because it speaks directly to a painful reality confronting millions of Nigerians. The country’s security architecture is failing. Terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, violent extremism, communal […]
Thoughts on Ojude Oba: When style was motion picture, culture identity
By Ayo Onikoyi In Ijebu-Ode this year, culture didn’t just show up – it moved. It moved through colour, through rhythm, through generations. It moved in the synchronized elegance of the regberegbe, in the confidence of tailored Aso-Oke, in the sound of drums echoing heritage into the present. At the centre of it all, Orijin […]
Hormuz shock could either derail or drive Africa’s energy transition
A closure of the world’s most strategic oil chokepoint would punish fuel importing economies across Sub-Saharan Africa but it could also force the continent to finance energy security through renewables, not rhetoric. Any prolonged disruption of the Strait of Hormuz would send an immediate shock through Africa’s economies. The waterway carried about 20 million barrels […]
I’m not the table, I’m the furniture — Tierny Olalere on “Conversations With Kenni”
By Ayo Onikoyi Gifted actress, screenwriter and filmmaker Tierny Olalere was a recent guest on the inspirational and lifestyle podcast Conversations With Kenni, hosted by media personality and visibility strategist Kehinde Ajose. In the episode, she opened up about her journey in Nollywood, reflecting on her early struggles, the sacrifices behind her career growth, and […]
I was meant to be a Reverend Sister – Beverly Osu
By Ayon Onikoyi Nigerian actress, reality TV star, and model Beverly Osu has addressed the perception that she is controversial, stating that she has never intentionally tried to provoke reactions or create public conversations. Speaking on the Creativtea Podcast, Beverly reflected on her upbringing, revealing that she grew up in Lagos and had a strong […]
