The hefty fine of $940m placed on Meta in New Mexico has retained Social Media in the centre of unwanted discourse and concerned efforts by jurisdictional authorities to deal with a menace that threatens today as well as the future of nations since the young ones are mostly affected in a world that seems to be […]
In concluding my piece here two weeks ago on the Osun State governorship election that is scheduled to hold on Saturday this week, I had suggested that Governor Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke had successfully skirted around the political landmine represented by the federal might that could have been deployed against him to threaten his chances in […]
International law, otherwise known in its older and nobler description as the law of nations, is often presented as the great civilising compact of mankind. It is spoken of as though it were a sacred moral canopy beneath which all nations, large and small, powerful and weak, rich and poor, are equally sheltered. Its language […]
A couple of weeks ago, a friend from Abuja sent me an article on the armed atrocities of the various Northern-bred jihadist groups, especially Fulani terrorists masquerading as herdsmen. We got talking about it, and he said, by the grace of God, a good leader would come “fix” Nigeria. I laughed at him and told him, […]
By MICHAEL OWHOKO For how long shall the rest of the country look on while Fulani ethnic militia trouble the peace of Nigeria? Why are Fulani terror groups spreading fear, causing pain and inflicting psychological trauma on Nigerians through deliberate, calculated and organised acts of kidnapping, torture, rape and killing? What exactly do they want, and […]
Between January 2020 and June 2026, Nigeria recorded dozens of building collapses that killed hundreds and injured many more. Nationally, more than 650 collapses have killed over 1,600 people since 1974, according to figures the Federal Government cited last month. Lagos, where rapid urban growth and chronic flooding concentrate risk, accounts for over half of […]
Paul Pogba suffered a new thigh injury on Tuesday during the first day of Monaco’s training camp in England, casting doubt on his future in the Principality.
The company emphasised that it remains fully committed to sourcing Nigerian crude oil and supporting the objectives of the Domestic Crude Supply Obligation (DCSO) framework.
NANS said Alalade should be released or taken to court for the police to prove their allegation within the next 24 hours, as the body would not allow for an indefinite detention of one of them.
By Efe Onodjae Men dressed in what appeared to be Lagos State Task Force uniforms, alongside others in plain clothes, yesterday forced a Vanguard reporter to transfer money to them after stopping and damaging his vehicle on the Mile 2 Bridge in Lagos. The men jumped onto the reporter’s car, demanded money, damaged the vehicle […]
At JAMB’s National Headquarters in Bwari, Abuja, Prof. Oloyede described the occasion as both a moment of gratitude and reflection
The solution to my mind is to continue to represent the acronym promoted by Gowon’s surname. “GO ON WITH ONE NIGERIA’’ as the cliché for Nigerians
By Prisca Sam-Duru “A man of impeccable integrity, humanitarian, renowned scholar of religious studies, a great writer, a true African man, spiritually endowed, institutional builder, and a man of grace.” These glowing tributes echoed in abundance as dignitaries, scholars, and well-wishers gathered to celebrate one of Nigeria’s most revered intellectuals, Professor Jacob Kehinde Olupona, on […]
Last month, a text message landed on Odion Akagbosu’s phone late at night. It was short, cold and terrifying. “Someone wants you dead. He sent us to kill you, but I don’t want to kill an innocent soul. Comply with me or I will not show mercy.”
…Knocks NCC, Telcos for poor handling of refarm lines ..It’s not our fault-NIMC By Juliet Umeh When Victory Ibezim walked into the registration point of one of the telecom operators in Lagos to purchase a new SIM card, he believed he was taking ownership of a fresh mobile identity. Like millions of Nigerians, he submitted […]
By Juliet Umeh Nigeria may remain dependent on foreign artificial intelligence, AI, technologies unless it deliberately invests in indigenous AI innovation, infrastructure and talent development, a new report has warned. The report, titled: “Adoption of Artificial Intelligence in Nigeria: A Macro and Micro Economic Review,” noted that although Nigeria is among Africa’s fastest adopters of […]
By Prince Osuagwu Director, Enterprise Sales, FairMoney Business, Gloria Onosode, has said that in this age of technological innovation, borrowing is not a bad business strategy. She however, warned that what the money borrowed is invested in, matters. According to her, borrowing can even help a business person attain his or her financial goals. Dropping […]
By Islamiyyah Adekanbi Composite retail outlet, Konga in partnership with computer and mobile devices manufacturer, ASUS, on Monday opened West Africa’s first ASUS flagship experience store in Lagos to bring ASUS devices closer to more Nigerians. The store, located at Computer Village,Ikeja, was commissioned by the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Udeh, […]
Following attacks on schools and the abduction of students and teachers, the need to look into the effectiveness or otherwise of the Safe Schools Initiative became imperative
By Elizabeth Osayande THE Faculty of Law, University of Lagos, has entered a new chapter in its distinguished history with the successful transition of leadership from Professor Abiola Sanni, SAN, to Professor Adejoke Oyewunmi, who officially assumed office as Dean on 1 August, 2026. Professor Oyewunmi is the 20th Dean of the Faculty and only […]
WAEC said 2026 Computer-Based WASSCE school candidates sponsored by states indebted to the Council will not be able to access their results
Oloyede declared that he was leaving behind “a stronger, more transparent and globally respected institution”
