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The extra-judicial killing of Mene Ogidi in Effurun by the police in Delta State on 26 April has once more exposed the rump of this arm of law enforcement. The impunity that characterises policing in Nigeria is so deep that citizens often revolt. Barely two weeks ago, this tradition of regular police abuse of power led to the transfer of 1,332 police personnel out of Delta State at the behest of Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu. Such episodic responses are not good enough. Nigeria needs a more structured response to this systemic dysfunction that creates so much pain and trauma…
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The Presiding Bishop of the Old Catholic Apostolic Church, Most Rev. Oluwaseun Fagbohun, has called on journalists and professionals across all sectors to uphold truthfulness in the discharge of their duties for the growth and survival of the nation. Speaking in Ado Ekiti in commemoration of the 2026 World Communications Day, Bishop Fagbohun stressed that truth remains the only foundation capable of rescuing society from moral decay, injustice, and national disunity. The cleric urged journalists, lawyers, judges, medical practitioners, artisans, and all citizens to embrace honesty and integrity at all times, noting that truth must never be compromised under any…
A major political upset has emerged in Jigawa State following the defeat of long-time federal lawmaker Hon. Sa’idu Yusuf Miga in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election ahead of the 2027 general elections. Miga, who represents the Jahun/Miga Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, lost the party’s return ticket during the APC primaries conducted on Saturday, bringing an end to his nearly two-decade presence in the National Assembly. The lawmaker first entered the House of Representatives in 2003 under the platform of the defunct New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) before joining the APC during the 2014 merger that…
The Yobe State Police Command said its operatives have arrested five suspected criminals for alleged involvement in organised crime, fraud and robbery. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, stated in a statement issued on Sunday that the breakthrough followed a complaint lodged on May 12, 2026, by a victim residing behind the New Prison Area in Potiskum. According to the statement, the complainant reported that sometime in March 2026, the suspects conspired and fraudulently obtained the sum of forty-nine million and two hundred thousand naira (N49,200,000) from him under the false pretence of producing money for him. “Preliminary investigation revealed…
The Group Managing Director of Touch of Valentine Homes, a subsidiary of TOV Group Limited, Dr Valentine Mbamalu, has identified poor land documentation and fraudulent transactions as major issues discouraging many Nigerians from investing in property. According to a statement on Monday, Mbamalu stated this in Lagos while speaking in an interview during the launch of the company’s newest estate project, tagged “Plus Lagos”. Mbamalu added that with the launch of the project, the company is determined to address the lingering problems of insecurity in Nigeria’s real estate sector, among others, through proper title verification, public sensitisation and flexible housing…
The Ogun State Government has disclosed that all persons admitted to the State Hospital, Ijebu-Ode, following the recent chemical inhalation incident in some schools within the town, have been discharged after receiving medical attention and being certified fit by health personnel. The Commissioner for Health, Tomi Coker, made this known during an engagement with parents, guardians and residents at Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School on Saturday, according to a statement issued on Sunday. Coker stated that the state government would deploy ambulance crews to all wards in Ijebu-Ode to ensure prompt emergency response. She stated that each ambulance would…
Africa’s energy journey is often portrayed as a stark choice between climate responsibility and development. In reality, the continent faces a more nuanced challenge: finding a fair, gradual energy transition that matches its unique needs and ambitions. Technology and innovation can drive this change, helping secure affordable and sustainable energy for all. In the coming decades, Africa’s population is expected to soar to nearly 2.5 billion. Cities will grow. Industries will expand. Digital connections will multiply. The energy demand will increase significantly. Right now, expecting Africa to abandon fossil fuels overnight is neither realistic nor fair. In the near future,…
A former Kaduna Central senatorial aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, Yerima Shettima, has withdrawn from the race and pledged support for all candidates of the party ahead of the forthcoming general election. Shettima announced his withdrawal at a press conference on Sunday, saying the decision followed extensive consultations and careful reflection. The former aspirant explained that his action was taken in deference to the decision of the APC regarding the Kaduna Central senatorial contest. “After wide consultations and deep reflection, I have decided to respect the decision of our great party regarding the senatorial contest,” he…
The decision to clear over $7bn in unsettled foreign exchange obligations has boosted investor confidence, as rising diaspora remittances, portfolio investments, and non-oil export earnings have strengthened reserves and accelerated recovery in Nigeria’s foreign exchange market, JIDE AJIA writes The decision by the Central Bank of Nigeria to clear more than $7bn in unsettled foreign exchange obligations has continued to bolster investor confidence in the Nigerian economy, strengthen dollar inflows, and support the accretion of external reserves. Almost three years after the clearance of the backlog, foreign exchange inflows into the Nigerian economy rose sharply, reaching $112bn in 2025, according…
