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By Kayode Adebiyi When Donald Trump insists that Iran must “come to the table” and strike a deal, there is an inconvenient historical detail that often gets ignored: Iran already did exactly that. In 2015, Tehran reached an agreement with the United States under Barack Obama. That agreement was broadly supported by the international community but later abandoned by Washington. The accord, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), was negotiated between Iran and a coalition of global powers, including the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Russia, and China. Its purpose was clear: to prevent…

The naira has started the month of February on a positive note, recording a strong performance against the United States dollar in the foreign exchange market. Within one week, the local currency appreciated by about 2.5%, raising hopes of improved stability in Nigeria’s forex space. Data from the Aboki foreign exchange platform shows that the naira strengthened from N1,421.63 per dollar at the end of last week to N1,386.55 by the close of trading this week. This represents a gain of N35.08 and marks the naira’s best level in almost two years. Trading activities during the week showed steady improvement…

Nigerians have taken to social media to criticise the Federal Government (FG) over the alleged lack of antivenom drugs in hospitals across the country following the death of Ifunanya Nanyah, a 25-year-old fast-rising classical singer, who reportedly died from a snakebite in Abuja. Antivenom is an antidote given to victims to subdue the circulation of venom from bites and stings of dangerous animals such as snakes and scorpions, among other dangerous animals and reptiles. The 25-year-old R&B, soul and jazz singer, popularly known as Nanyah, was said to have been bitten by a snake at her residence in the Federal…

There are growing indications that the prolonged emirship crisis in Kano City may soon be resolved, following renewed efforts by the state government to bring an end to the leadership tussle through dialogue and mutual understanding. The Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Waiya, gave the assurance on Thursday while briefing journalists in Kano, expressing optimism that the dispute would be settled amicably in the interest of peace and unity in the state. According to Waiya, ongoing consultations and behind-the-scenes engagements have raised hopes that one of the contenders may voluntarily step down for the other, paving…

By Sakariyah, Ridwanullah Professor Olutumbi Ayodele, of the Department of English, Faculty of Arts, Lagos State University (LASU), has called on the Federal Government to urgently institutionalise a national language policy to strengthen unity and national cohesion. Prof Ayodele delivered the 117th inaugural lecture of LASU at the Buba Marwa Auditorium, Ojo campus, on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, under the theme: “In the Multitude of Tongues: Leveraging Language Systems for National Brotherhood.” The distinguished linguist emphasised that language is more than a tool for communication; it is the framework through which societies think, interact, and progress. He argued that Nigeria’s…

The naira recorded mixed movements against the British pound across official and parallel market segments, reflecting continued foreign exchange supply constraints and sustained demand pressures in the market. At the parallel market, data from Aboki FX showed that the pound sterling was sold at N2,021, underscoring persistent pressure on the local currency in the informal segment. In contrast, the official market presented a significantly lower exchange rate. Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) data showed that the pound stood at N1,424 on 23 January, before appreciating to M1,921 on 26 January, indicating notable volatility within a short trading window. Market analysts…

By Sakariyah, Ridwanullah Pam Bot-Mang has emerged as one of Plateau State’s most consistent public administrators, with a career spanning private-sector management, state service, and now a federal regulatory role. He currently represents Plateau State as a Federal Commissioner at the Federal Character Commission, an appointment confirmed in August 2025 and with his swearing-in on 23 January 2026. His selection drew commendations from political figures, including Senator Simon Bako Lalong, who described him as a steady and experienced technocrat. Bot-Mang is the son of the late Sir Michael Bot-Mang, a former Deputy Governor of Plateau State who served from 1999…

Weekly Love Story Column  by  Olayinka Owolabi-Ajayi Let’s be honest, modern dating often feels like a group project where no one read the direction and guidelines. We’re all talking about “finding the right person,” but skipping the part where we actually figure out what that means and its importance. Welcome to the most underrated, most skipped stage of modern romance Intentional dating. Intentional dating, the one that saves your sanity and your calendar. Dating With Purpose, Not Pressure Intentional dating isn’t about interviewing someone as your future co-parent before appetizers arrive. It’s about clarity, curiosity, and cutting through the performance. Think…

Africa is no longer in the grip of a public health emergency over mpox though the viral infection “remains endemic in several settings”, the head of region’s disease monitoring centres said Saturday. The announcement by Jean Kaseya, director general of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, comes after the World Health Organization in September said mpox was no longer a global health emergency. WHO had declared its worldwide public health emergency over the viral infection — previously known as Monkeypox, and related to smallpox — in August 2024, after a two-pronged mpox epidemic broke out, primarily in the…

Vice President JD Vance confirmed on Thursday that a five-year-old boy was among those detained by federal agents during a massive immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, stirring outrage in the northern city and across the US. As “the father of a five-year-old” himself, Vance acknowledged he was stunned by news of the child’s predicament at first. “I think to myself ‘Oh, my God, this is terrible. How did we arrest a five-year-old?’” Vance said Thursday, pivoting to say he then did more research and changed his mind because Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained the child after his father ran from…