Marking another gloomy Children’s Day
Nigeria marked another Children’s Day yesterday, Wednesday, 27th May 2026. The celebration rang hollow for many families whose children have become victims of kidnapping, terrorism, trafficking, and violence. In a nation where children should symbolise hope, innocence, and the future, they are increasingly becoming targets in a brutal cycle of insecurity. The frightening reality today […]
Okeya-Ipo obaship tussle deepens as Gbayeorike ruling house disowns aspirant Ganiyu Oyewole
—Urges Kwara State Government to Act Accordingly The ongoing Obaship tussle in Okeya-Ipo town, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, has taken a new turn as one of the two recognised ruling houses in the community, the Gbayeorike/Gbaiyesola Ruling House, has publicly disowned an aspirant to the Oludopo stool, Alhaji Ganiyu Akinola Oyewole of […]
US panel report: Stop portraying us as singular source of insecurity in Nigeria – Concerned Fulani
By Dapo Akinrefon A group, The Concerned Fulani People of Nigeria, on Thursday, raised concerns over what it described as contradictions in the United States’ narrative regarding insecurity in Nigeria, particularly on issues relating to Fulani herders and allegations of “Fulani militancy.” The group, in a statement by Ibrahim Barkindo Chubado, questioned what it called […]
The tasks before Tinubu’s SA on Homeland Security
By Owolola Adebola President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s appointment of Major General Adeyinka A. Famadewa as Special Adviser on Homeland Security represents a major shift in Nigeria’s security architecture. Announced in May 2026, the appointment comes at a time when Nigeria continues to battle insurgency, banditry, kidnapping, cybercrime, communal violence, and porous borders. With over three […]
Almond Productions opens nominations for2026 insurance industry awards
By Rosemary Iwunze Almond Productions Limited, Organizers of the annual Almond Insurance Industry Awards has announced a new and expanded panel of judges for the 2026 edition of the Awards as nominations in the various categories opens. Industry veteran Sir Ogala Osoka MFR now takes over as Chairman from Ms. Prisca Soares who has stepped […]
Consolidated Hallmark grows revenue by 47%, pays 25k dividend
By Rosemary Iwunze Consolidated Hallmark Holdings Plc has grown its insurance revenue by 47 per cent to N43.27 billion in year 2025 from N29.42 billion recorded in the previous year. Chairman of the company, Shuaib Idris, who disclosed this at the company’s annual general meeting in Lagos, also stated that the net insurance service result […]
