Researchers discover solution to cowpea parasite
By Soni Daniel A new study by researchers from the Foundation for Sustainable Smallholder Solutions (FSSS) has recorded a breakthrough in the fight against Striga gesnerioides, one of the most devastating constraints to cowpea production in sub-Saharan Africa. According to the study, the new gene-pyramided cowpea lines show strong resistance across multiple Striga strains without […]
Iran’s supreme leader says US suffered ‘disgraceful defeat’
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said in a written message on Thursday that the United States had been defeated in its war on Iran.
Gov Oborevwori condemns police killing, pledges justice for slain Delta youth
Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has condemned the killing of a defenceless youth, Mena Otidi, by a police officer, ASP Nuhu Usman.
Between democracy, neoliberalism and the developmental state in fixing Nigeria
By Tunji Olaopa My thesis in this piece is that Nigeria urgently needs a developmental state and a renegotiated terms of engagement with development partners (especially with such multilateral institutions like the World Bank and IMF, while deploying economic diplomacy with bilateral institutions) in a measure that significantly enables the government to wade through the […]
2027: Borno deputy speaker backs out of senatorial race, endorses Ndume
Deputy Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, Abdullahi Askira, has withdrawn from the senatorial contest of the 9-LGAs Southern Borno zone, declaring his support for the incumbent Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume.
Jos killings: Tight security as Plateau court resumes trial of four suspects
The suspects, who were arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), arrived at the court premises at about 9 a.m. under heavy security presence.
Court rejects FCCPC’s fresh bid to stop airtime lending
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has refused the application of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, seeking to vacate the interim injunction restraining it from enforcing disputed provisions of the Digital, Electronic, Online or Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations (DEON Regulations) 2025 against members of the Wireless Application Service Providers Association of Nigeria, WASPAN.
Burnley boss Parker leaves club after relegation
Scott Parker has left his position as head coach of Burnley by mutual consent following the club’s relegation from the Premier League, it was announced on Thursday.
Abductors of 15 worshippers in Ekiti demand N1bn ransom
The Eleda of Eda-Oniyo, Oba Joseph Awolola, has said that abductors of 15 worshippers in Ilejemeje, Ekiti, have demanded N1 billion for their release.
Fresh allegations trail detained ASP Usman over N50,000 extortion claim
Fresh allegations have surfaced against Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Nuhu Usman, following his arrest by the Delta State Police Command over the fatal shooting of a 28-year-old musician in Effurun.
Breaking: Turaki-led PDP faction loses as Supreme Court voids Ibadan convention
The Supreme Court has voided the national convention the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15 and 16, 2025.
