By Festus Fifen In the contemporary Nigerian landscape, the sound of sirens and the sight of khaki-clad men wielding batons—or increasingly, assault rifles—have become as ubiquitous as the traffic in Lagos or the kulikuli seller in Kano. From the gated communities of Lekki, Maitama, Guzape , Osubi, Effurun to the remote farming outposts of...
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The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, Architect Sonny Echono, has called for a strictly merit-based process in the appointment of Vice-Chancellors in Nigeria’s federal universities. Echono made the call while delivering a public lecture on research findings at the University of Abuja, where he warned that political interference in leadership selection...
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By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London As the world commemorates World Sickle Cell Day, Kogi State Governor, His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, FCA, has approved free health insurance coverage for persons living with sickle cell disorder across the state. The landmark intervention is aimed at easing the financial burden associated with the management of...
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Calls for Evidence-Based Investigations and Protection of Democratic Institutions A coalition of civil society advocates under the banner of the Ekens and Hellas Humanitarian Foundation (EAHHF) has formally petitioned several international organisations and diplomatic missions over what it describes as the growing danger of “trial by accusation” in Nigeria’s political space. Documents made available to...
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By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London The successful rescue of five kidnapped victims by troops of the 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, has been described by the Kogi state government as another major breakthrough in the ongoing offensive lunched against terrorists, bandits and other criminal elements operating within parts of the state. The commissioner...
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Nigeria’s political and security environment has come under renewed scrutiny following a strongly worded “State of the Nation” statement issued by a group of respected elder statesmen, diplomats, academics, former public officials, and civil society leaders. The intervention comes at a particularly sensitive moment. Since the statement was issued, the nation has continued to grapple...
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By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London The Association of Yoruba Descendants Finland (AYDF) Europe announces its Yoruba Day 2026 Celebrations with promises of a vibrant, colourful, and unforgettable cultural celebration that will bring together Yoruba descendants, friends, and lovers of African culture in Finland. Holding on Saturday, 29th August 2026, this year’s Yoruba...
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Nigeria has reinforced its position as a continental leader in education sector digital transformation following the presentation of its Digital National Education Management Information System (DNEMIS) at the 2026 DHIS2 Annual Conference held in Oslo, Norway. The Honourable Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, showcased Nigeria’s education data reform journey before a global audience of...
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By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has formally briefed the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, on the successful security operation that led to the neutralisation of notorious terrorist and bandit kingpin, Kachalla Ibrahim Battijo. The meeting, which took place in Abuja, detailed how a joint force of Federal...
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The trending latest Lasisi Olagunju’s article raises legitimate concerns about insecurity, kidnapping, terrorism and the failure of the Nigerian state to protect its citizens. The article is by Lasisi Olagunju. However, it makes a dangerous leap from criticizing criminality to stigmatizing an entire region and, by implication, millions of innocent people. Crime is not a...
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