Biodun Jeyifo: What is Left When the Left Left Us?
By Tunji Olaopa The past few weeks have been dedicated to the news of the demise of elder intellectual and scholar, the late Professor Biodun Jeyifo, and to the celebration of his towering legacies in scholarship and activism. BJ, as he was fondly called, is one of the few intellectuals whose scholarship comes attached with […]
PhD won’t replace medical fellowship – FG
The Federal Government has moved to dispel widespread confusion surrounding the Federal Executive Council’s approval to amend the Act governing the Nigerian Postgraduate Medical College, insisting that a Doctor of Philosophy, PhD, degree will not replace or be considered equivalent to medical fellowship in Nigeria.
Police arrest suspect for inciting public disorder in Kano – CP
Kano State Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Bakori, said the command has arrested a suspect allegedly circulating audio and video clips for inciting public disorder and creating tension and fear in the state.
4 police officers dismissed over alleged killing of traders – Lagos CP
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, has confirmed the dismissal of four police officers over their involvement in the tragic killings of seven traders at Owode Onirin.
Terrorism allegation: NNPP writes US Congress, defends Kwankwaso
Disclosing this during an interview on Arise Television, the NNPP National Chairman, Ahmed Ajuji, said that the party moved swiftly to counter what it described as politically motivated accusations.
Tinubu promotes Masari as Special Adviser on Political Affairs
President Bola Tinubu has promoted Alhaji Ibrahim Kabiru Masari, a close ally, to the position of Special Adviser on Political Affairs.
Tinubu announces resolution of OPL 245 dispute
President Bola Tinubu announced today the successful conclusion of a historic settlement agreement between the Federal Government of Nigeria, ENI, and Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited (NAEL).
Insecurity: COAS deploys new battalion to Benue
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen. Waidi Shaibu says he has deployed a battalion to the Kwande Local Government Area of Benue to strengthen security operations and restore law and order.
Trump says he backs a Kurdish offensive inside Iran
US President Donald Trump said Thursday he would approve of an offensive by Iranian Kurdish fighters into Iran in support of the US-Israeli war against the Islamic republic.
2027: Afenifere backs Southern rotational Presidency
The pan Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Thursday, restated its commitment to rotational presidency.
ADC members protest in Abuja, demand judge’s recusal
Tension flared at the Federal High Court on Thursday as registered members and stakeholders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) gathered for a peaceful protest, asking Justice Joyce Abdulmalik to step aside from cases involving the party and other opposition groups.
Osun APC will win on popular support, not federal might – Oyebamiji
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, has stated that the party’s strength lies in the support of the people, not federal influence, as the August 15 election approaches. Speaking during the distribution of Renewed Hope food packs to 4,000 Osun Muslims by […]
2027: Accord begins nationwide e-registration
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Accord party has begun a nationwide electronic registration and membership revalidation exercise that will determine who participates in its congresses, primaries and conventions ahead of the 2027 general elections. The move is part of the party’s effort to build a verified digital database of its members across Nigeria and […]
SSANU slams FG over salary starvation amid Ramadan, vows shutdown if talks stall
THE Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, has unleashed scathing criticism against the Federal Government, accusing it of plunging university workers into abject hardship through the delay in February 2026 salary payments.
Iran reaffirms right to self-defense, calls on world to condemn U.S., Israeli attacks
The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Nigeria, Gholamreza Mahdavi Raja, has urged the international community to condemn what he described as deliberate military aggression by the United States and Israel, while reiterating Iran’s right to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
2027: NRM alleges plot to hijack party
The National Rescue Movement (NRM) on Thursday accused some political actors of trying to use the courts to take control of its leadership ahead of the 2027 elections.
