Tragedy in custody: The deaths of young miners in Niger State
By OWOLOLA ADEBOLA In the early hours of 17 September 2026, a grim discovery was made in Minna, capital of Nigeria’s mineral-rich Niger State. Thirty-seven young men and boys, arrested days earlier on suspicion of illegal mining, were found dead in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). Many of the […]
COVID-19: Isolation can save you from impending embarrassment
By Agbonsuremi Okhiria I HAVE written and shared so much hopes, encouragement and information on the COVID-19 pandemic on my several platforms. This is the time to face the reality. So many Nigerians are beginning to get apprehensive over the spread of the virus. I am apprehensive too. Some people want to carry out a test […]
Army Routine Deployment: A Note for Wailers & Hailers
By Charles Ibekwe On Tuesday, the Nigerian Army redeployed some top generals and senior officers in a move meant to reinvigorate and enhance synergy as a tradition in its operations. Among those redeployed is the theatre Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, Major General Olusegun Adeniyi who until his redeployment was in charge of leading the […]
COVID-19 and Kwara’s capacity to hold its own
By Rafiu Ajakaye This is no good time for mankind no thanks to the deadly Coronavirus or COVID-19. The virus is giving the most powerful of nations a good run for their money, technological know-how, and oft-touted readiness to face down any threat from anywhere. As of 10:37 p.m. on March 29, the virus has […]
Sen Oko’s death unimaginable loss to us — Agba
Consoles family, promises support By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Minister of State for Power, Prince Goddy Agba, Monday, has described the death of the Senator representing Northern Senatorial District of Cross River State, Dr. Rose Oko, as unimaginable loss to her family, local government, State, the National Assembly, and the entire nation. The Minister, […]
Covid-19 and Sullivan Chime’s foresight of Enugu diagnostic centre
An unimpressive story about the yet to be functional Enugu Diagnostic Center surfaced recently, where the uninformed writer tried without success to paint a picture of former Governor Sullivan Chime being solely responsible for the inconclusive medical facility.
