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By Michael Damilola After a violent clash between rival cult groups on Monday, January 6, 2025, which resulted in the loss of four lives, normalcy has slowly begun to return to the ancient town of Owo in Ondo State. The clash, which eyewitnesses described as intense and chaotic, had sent shockwaves through the community, leaving many residents in a state of fear and anxiety. However, following the swift intervention of security agencies, including the police and the security operatives, the situation has been brought under control. According to sources, the cult clash was sparked by a long-standing rivalry between two…

By: Fatima Idera and Helen Okechukwu In recent years, Nigeria has grappled with a troubling wave of certificate forgery scandals involving members of its political elite, including ministers holding some of the nation’s most strategic positions. These recurring controversies have deepened public concern about integrity, accountability, and the credibility of the country’s vetting system for political appointments. The latest scandal erupted in 2025, following revelations that the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, allegedly presented falsified academic credentials from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). The university later disowned the degree purportedly linked to him, stating that…

By Aanu Adeoye in Lagos Buyer of ExxonMobil’s assets in the west African country wants to double production within six months The Nigerian company that took over the local operation of ExxonMobil wants to double production within six months, after moving in to take advantage of the retreat of foreign majors from the county’s onshore oil sector. London-listed Seplat completed its purchase of a range of oil and gas assets the US energy giant owned in December after Nigerian regulators delayed signing off on the deal for more than two years. Seplat senior management said the plan was to more…

Economists are sometimes accused of spending too much time studying recondite subjects and constructing elaborate theoretical modls of little interest to anyone outside the profession’s high clergy, but here’s an NBER paper on some real-life drama. FT Alphaville’s emphasis below: In this study, we investigate whether reproductive rights affect migration. We do so using a synthetic difference-in-differences design that leverages variation from the 2022 Dobbs decision, which allowed states to ban abortion, and population flows based on change-of-address data from the United States Postal Service. The results indicate that abortion bans cause significant increases in net migration outflows,…

Housing costs, career focus and access to IVF has driven people to delay parenthood in the capital Mothers in London are more likely to have children later on in life than elsewhere in England and Wales, as more people delay parenthood to establish careers while navigating high housing costs, say analysts. Like many advanced and developed economies, Britain is experiencing a fast decline in birth rates as the average age of mothers rises. But the trend is particularly stark in London, where the birth rate for women aged between 40 and 44 beats all the other regions by some…

Two emerge best graduating student with perfect 5.0 CGPA score By Alade Adesina A total of 16,409 students are graduating during the 55th convocation ceremony of the University of Lagos, UNILAG, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, has disclosed.She stated this on Wednesday while briefing the press on activities lined up for the ceremony.Among the graduating students, 561 are in the first class category, while 3,910 are in the second class upper class and 3,763 in the second class lower category, while 1,143 are in the third class category.This is just as two students emerged the overall best graduating students…

By Alade Adisa A private primary school teacher who was shown in a viral video assaulting a pupil in the Ikorodu area of Lagos was on Wednesday arrested by the police. The female teacher, name unknown, was seen in the video hitting the male pupil on the head due to the boy’s apparent non-compliance with her instructions. The incident which occurred at the Christ-Mitots School, Isawo Road, OlaInukan Bus-Stop, Isawo, Agric, Lagos; has since gone viral. Ata at press time, no official statement has been issued on the matter by the Lagos State Ministry of Education.

Former Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has claimed that the cabal surrounding President Bola Tinubu is more powerful and dangerous than the one that operated during former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, January 7, Dalung described Tinubu’s cabal as highly educated, ambitious, and refined, with a deep understanding of power dynamics, making them adept at manipulating governance and isolating the president. Dalung compared this to Buhari’s cabal, which he described as less sophisticated and made up of individuals with limited political experience. He argued that while Buhari’s cabal had narrow, self-serving…

Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has marked his 60th birthday with a heartfelt reflection on his remarkable journey from humble beginnings to heading Africa’s largest energy company. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, January 8, Kyari, born January 8, 1965, expressed gratitude for the opportunities that led him from an Almajiri (Tsangaya) school pupil to leading one of Nigeria’s most important state-owned enterprises. He also pledged to continue serving the nation with greater dedication and commitment. Kyari, who was appointed CEO of NNPCL by former President…

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday extended his congratulations to Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), as he marks his 60th birthday on January 8. In a statement signed by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President praised Kyari as a “shining example of the ideals of the Renewed Hope Agenda.” Tinubu commended Kyari’s contributions to Nigeria’s energy sector, emphasising his commitment to creating new opportunities and ensuring the sector’s growth and sustainability. “Kyari is a shining example and embodiment of the ideals of the Renewed Hope…