The truth remains: he knows his audience well enough to give them exactly what they crave, leveraging their fears and insecurities to secure another victory. Summoned by the great hands of fate to join the pantheon of leaders before him who used the historically grand occasion of Inaugural Day to assuage hurt feelings and rally the country to a united cause, the old man stayed true to the standard for…

Construction on the $1.96 billion Kano-Maradi rail project has resumed, despite challenges arising from the strained diplomatic ties between Nigeria and Niger. The rail project, set to connect Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa states in Nigeria with Maradi in Niger, is progressing, with work already completed in some areas. However, it has been marred by unresolved compensation issues for thousands of displaced persons. The project, initially approved by Nigeria’s Federal Executive…

Operatives of the South-West security outfit, Amotekun Corps, have made significant strides in curbing crime, rescuing a 19-year-old girl from a rape attempt in Ilawe Ekiti, Ekiti State, and apprehending 21 suspects in Ondo State for various criminal activities. Abiodun Adeleye, the Head of Communications for the Ekiti Amotekun Corps, revealed in a statement on Wednesday that the teenage survivor was rescued by operatives on Tuesday from a 25-year-old suspect,…

During a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, called for Africa’s inclusion as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). He also advocated for Nigeria to represent the continent on the global stage, citing the exclusion of African nations despite the fact that 60% of UNSC resolutions address African issues. Tuggar’s remarks, delivered during…

The Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, has hailed 2024 as a pivotal year for the agency, marking significant strides despite various challenges faced. In a heartfelt New Year message to staff, Oyebamiji emphasised the agency’s resilience, innovation, and unwavering commitment to its mission and vision. The message, entitled ‘A Message of Hope and Commitment for the New Year 2025,’ was shared with The…

Trump’s politics are entirely unconventional. He operates without restraint, saying what he wants to say in the manner he chooses Oftentimes, our positions on political issues are strong and uncompromising, especially when rooted in ideological principles tied to our identity, faith, or cultural upbringing. This is particularly true when these beliefs are viewed as essential to human life and existence. In Africa, particularly Nigeria, the factors shaping presidential choices are…

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Olayemi Cardoso, has declared that the buying and selling of Naira notes is an offence, hence anyone caught engaging in the act risks being prosecuted. Irked by the trend, which he said had become widespread in the country, the apex bank supremo vowec to make it become a thing of the past. Cardoso spoke in a keynote address at the inaugural…

The Western Nigeria Security Network (WNSN), codenamed Amotekun Corps has mobilised over 2,000 personnel to flush out bandits and other criminals operating in forests in the South-West region. According to reports, Ogun and Osun states top the list with targeted 1,000 recruits each, while Oyo recruited 480 men last October as part of efforts to curtail the influx of bandits. The state commanders of the corps told journalists on Tuesday…

The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH) in Bauchi made a significant move to ease the financial burden on kidney patients by reducing the cost of kidney dialysis by 70%. In a press release issued on Wednesday, January 22, the hospital’s Head of Public Relations, Usman Koli, disclosed that the price for one dialysis session was slashed from ₦40,000 to ₦12,000. This price reduction was introduced as part of…

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), is set to hold its 3rd convocation on Saturday, marking the graduation of 3,567 students, including 120 with First Class honours. Vice-Chancellor, Prof Babatunde Kehinde, disclosed this during a media briefing on Wednesday, January 22. The breakdown of the graduating students shows that 1,626 students completed their programmes with Second Class Upper, while 1,624 earned Second Class Lower, and 164 finished with Third…

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has signed two transformative bills into law, heralding significant advancements in the State’s judiciary and oil sector governance. Fred Itua, the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, announced the development in a statement on Wednesday.  He revealed that the first bill extends the retirement age for magistrates in the State from 60 to 65 years. This legislative measure is aimed at enhancing the judiciary’s efficiency and leveraging…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially announced that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area council elections will be held on February 21, 2026. The announcement was made by the INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, during a consultative meeting with political parties in Abuja on Wednesday, January 22. Yakubu explained that the last area council election in the FCT took place on February 12, 2022, and the tenure of the…