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Oyo State, the heart of Nigeria’s South-West, has become a centre of growing civil unrest as residents take to the streets over two major but separate concerns: the economic hardship affecting the entire country and local tensions surrounding the Ibadan Circular Road project. Together, these issues reflect the deeper infrastructural and socio-economic pressures facing the…

Former Nigerian President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has been conferred an Honorary Doctorate Degree by the Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja, during the institution’s 13th Convocation Ceremony. The honour an Honoris Causa in Political Science and International Relations recognises the former President’s long-standing contributions to democracy, peace-building, and good governance across Africa, especially his historic…

Prominent Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has renewed national debate on the challenges faced by herdsmen in Nigeria, stating that lack of education and unemployment continue to worsen insecurity and social tension in rural areas. Speaking during a recent programme on national security and rural development, Gumi highlighted the structural disadvantages that shape the lives…

Former Trump spiritual adviser Robert Morris, founder of one of the United States’ largest megachurches, has pleaded guilty to five felony counts of lewd or indecent acts with a child. The 64-year-old pastor, once a powerful figure in conservative Christian and political circles, surrendered earlier this year and entered his plea in an Oklahoma court…

Nigeria’s relentless kidnapping crisis has taken another devastating turn after armed bandits raided a girls’ boarding school in Maga, Kebbi State, abducting at least 25 schoolgirls and killing a school staff member. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of Monday, marks yet another blow to the nation’s already fragile security landscape. The invasion…

Residents of Eruku community in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State erupted in anger on Wednesday, blocking the Ilorin–Kabba highway to protest a deadly bandit attack that left several people dead and others abducted. The highway, a major interstate route connecting North Central and South West Nigeria, was brought to a standstill as youths…

In a striking blend of celebrity influence and global advocacy, internationally acclaimed rapper Nicki Minaj has publicly condemned the ongoing violence against Christians in Nigeria. The artist delivered a compelling speech at a United Nations event in New York, amplifying global attention on a crisis that has drawn increasing alarm from human rights groups. Minaj,…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is embarking on a major diplomatic tour, departing Abuja today for a two-nation visit to South Africa and Angola. This trip is regarded as one of the administration’s most significant international engagements in the final quarter of the year, with the President scheduled to attend two high-level global summits focused on…

International Men’s Day (IMD) is observed globally on November 19, with a mission far deeper than celebration. It is a day dedicated to addressing the issues affecting men’s health, well-being, and equality while promoting positive masculinity and responsible role modeling. Although often misunderstood as a response to International Women’s Day, IMD is anchored in six…

Abeokuta is alive with celebration as the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, His Royal Majesty Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo III, marks his 20th Coronation Anniversary. The milestone, which has attracted dignitaries from across Nigeria and beyond, is being commemorated with a series of events, including the installation of new Egba chiefs at the Ake…