By Adebayo Adeoye Known for his sharp commercial instincts and ability to execute high-profile transactions, Group Chief Executive of Oando Plc, Jubril Adewale Tinubu, CON,   has increasingly drawn attention within international business circles. His growing portfolio of investments, extending beyond Africa, reflects an ambition shaped not only by scale but by strategic reach. As global markets […]

By Agbo Erasmus The expansive glitzy hall of the Nigerian Aviation (NIGAV) Expo Centre at the international wing of the Murtala Muhammad Airport in Lagos was extraordinarily effervescent on April 17th for the 2026 Awards and Ministerial Dinner otherwise tagged NIGAV Award. A significant pointer being the 15th edition of the prestigious industry awards and […]

By Yushau A. Shuaib On Friday, 15 May 2026, Nigeria witnessed something unprecedented: coordinated school abductions carried out simultaneously in the Southwest and the Northeast. It was a dark day that reopened old wounds and stirred new fears, as non‑state actors executed highly organised operations with alarming precision. In Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo […]

By VICTOR-BANDELE DADA The phenomenon of terrorism, the calculated use of violence intended to create fear and achieve political objectives, has persisted throughout human history as a recurring expression of conflict and instability. Although terrorism is commonly associated with the post September 11 era, its origins extend far beyond contemporary geopolitical realities. Understanding terrorism in […]

By MANUEL KEITA As the war in Ukraine grinds on, its shadow is lengthening across the Mediterranean. Leaked intelligence and investigative reports reveal a growing Ukrainian military and technical presence in western Libya. While this deployment is widely seen as part of a shadow war against Russian interests, its immediate consequences are of concern to […]

By Prof. Mannixs E. Paul There is an old saying that when one person drowns in a river, it does not prevent others from drinking from that same river. Yet there is a far greater tragedy than a single loss of life, the tragedy of a society gradually losing its reverence for life itself. Across […]

Insecurity remains a major factor in the growing poverty in Nigeria. It is one of the most visible indicators of social instability. Many farmers are unable to access their lands, leaving harvests uncollected, while travellers often move with a sense of uncertainty.

Communities organise donations, religious centres hold emergency fundraisers, and relatives sell properties just to rescue loved ones

By Louis Odion  First, we need to “set forth at dawn” (apologies Wole Soyinka, GCON) onto any of the arterial road abutting the main Lekki highway; or be at a typical crossroads in any of the derelict suburbs between closing hour and sunset to feel the tidal current — that sheer apocalyptic wave — of an […]

By Pavel Ursu Each year on 31 May, World No Tobacco Day highlights the health, social, economic, and environmental consequences of tobacco use. This year’s theme, “Unmasking the appeal: Countering nicotine and tobacco addiction,” emphasizes the growing and troubling trend of the tobacco and nicotine industry targeting children and adolescents. Tobacco use remains a leading risk […]