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Author: Ayorinde Oluokun

LABAF uses book to discuss burning issues, particularly those relating to national and global development. This year was no different.

Art, Books, Headlines

Revelations, as Ajibade engages Ojudu, Oroh on June 12, activism at LABAF

Ajibade—who also did three years in Makurdi Prison after being jailed for life by the Abacha regime—opened the conversation thus:…
Wike

Headlines, News

“I learnt about it on television,” Wike speaks on FCT schools’ closure drama

Wike stressed that nobody involved in the saga would be forgiven, adding that even him as the FCT Minister couldn’t…
The APC urges Atiku to stop what it described as “persistent political restlessness,” saying the 2027 presidency is not for him.

News, Politics

“Rest, no fresh mandate awaits you in 2027,″ APC tells Atiku

APC added that the country was under what he described as focused and responsible leadership while urging Atiku to discontinue…
Customs

News

Customs board appoints new management members

He said that the move was in line with statutory provisions and the Federal Character Policy of the Federal Government…
Ex-governor Babangida Aliyu expresses deep concern over the growing level of insecurity, especially in the Northern part of the country.

News

“North now has 19 Sardaunas, but lacks peace,” Aliyu laments growing insecurity

The former governor said the rising incidents of killings, kidnappings and general insecurity were unacceptable, stressing that the primary responsibility…
Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca hails Estevao after the teenager inspired a 3-0 Champions League victory over FC Barcelona at Stamford Bridge.

Football, Sports

Maresca praises Estevao after teen ignites Chelsea UCL win over Barcelona

Estevao had troubled Barcelona throughout the match and sealed Chelsea’s second after beating two defenders before scoring from a tight…
Police

Headlines, News

Kwara: Police launch rescue operation for abducted Isapa community residents

Reports indicated that armed bandits numbering more than 20, stormed Isapa community on Monday with a large herd of cattle,…
The crash involved a commercial bus travelling towards Lagos and a truck at Okhuahe community section of the Benin–Agbor Road in Edo

News

16 dead as speeding bus crashes into stationary truck in Oyo

Oyo government special adviser blamed the ghastly incident on overspeeding and careless parking of heavy trucks along the highway.
Matawalle said the Kebbi schoolgirls were rescued unhurt by a combined team of security operatives after nine days in captivity

Headlines, News

How kidnapped Kebbi schoolgirls were rescued from Mokwa forest – Matawalle

The Kebbi State Governor who revealed that the rescued schoolgirls would be in Birnin Kebbi today (Wednesday) for the official…
Report from  UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and UN Women shows that femicide is rising around the world.

News

80,000 women and girls killed worldwide, UN decries rising femicide

In 2024, Africa recorded the largest numbers of female intimate partner and family-related killings with an estimated 22,600 victims (three…
OHCHR also asked Nigerian government to investigate the increasing wave of attacks and abductions by insurgent groups.

World News

UN rights office urges Nigerian govt to halt terror attacks

Meanwhile, the World Food Programme (WFP).has regretted that the insurgent attacks have intensified this year. The UN food agency said…
Condom distribution in Nigeria fell by 55 per cent over the past year, UNAIDS says in its 2025 World AIDS Day report

Health

In setback to battle against HIV, condom distribution in Nigeria fell by 55%

The UN AIDS agency said abrupt funding cuts and a deteriorating human rights environment disrupt prevention and treatment services across…
Pep Guardiola shoulders the blame for his team’s shock 2-0 Champions League loss to Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday.

Football, Sports

Guardiola admits rotation gamble backfired in loss to Leverkusen

Guardiola made 10 changes from the weekend’s 2-1 Premier League loss to Newcastle United. He left out key players, including…
Mamu was alleged to have collected ransoms on behalf of terror group from families of hostages and facilitated the delivery of same to them.

Headlines, News

Kaduna train attack terror leader gave Tukur Mamu N50m from ransom paid – DSS

The witness, who gave his testimony behind a witness screen for security reason, said the the group also asked Mamu…
NSCDC spokesperson said the clashes between farmers and herders usually happened in Oluyole, Oke-Ogun and Ibarapa axis of Oyo state

News

FG says open grazing not banned

The Minister highlighted that Nigeria currently has 273 gazetted grazing reserves covering over 4.5 million hectares.
Wike

Education, News

Wike suspends FCT Education Secretary over report on closure of schools

FCT Administration assured residents of sustained security around schools in the statement.

News

Tinubu ‘relieved’ over release of abducted Kebbi schoolgirls, seeks end to kidnappings

The President, in a statement by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga said following the rescue of the girls, government must as…
Egbetokun

News

Egbetokun worried by increasing boldness of criminal networks in Nigeria

The Police Chief emphasised the need for a united and decisive action to tackle the security challenges confronting the country.
Customs

Headlines, News

Why new, serving Customs officers must undergo mandatory drug test: C-G

Customs boss said the decision was conceived due to reports of incidents where erratic behaviour or poor decision-making in some…
The Minister said the ban on open grazing was as part of efforts to curb the persistent farmers-herders conflicts across the country.

Headlines, News

FG bans open grazing to curb farmers-herders conflicts

Maiha lamented that incidents of farmers-herders clashes in the country as a result of open grazing have led to loss…
The APC urges Atiku to stop what it described as “persistent political restlessness,” saying the 2027 presidency is not for him.

Politics

ADC speaks on controversy over Atiku’s registration

Atiku's registration as member of ADC was ridiculed by a faction of the party with claim that he did not…
CBN Governor, Yemi Cardoso, said that members of MPC also voted to CRR at 45% for commercial banks and 16% for merchant banks

Business

CBN retains monetary policy rate at 27 %

Cardoso said that the MPC also retained the 75 per cent CRR on non TSA public sector deposits.
Amupitan said INEC has moral, legal obligation to ensure that the electoral system is above reproach and any misconduct will not be accepted

Headlines, News

INEC will combat all forms of election rigging, vote buying- Amupitan declares

Amupitan stressed that the integrity of Nigeria’s elections remained non-negotiable, warning that any compromise on INEC’s core values would not…
The girl told her parents that the fashioner designer, Tunde Waheed who is their neighbour, had been molested her since January.

Metro

Lagos fashion designer remanded for impregnating neighbour’s 14-year-old daughter

The prosecutor said that the victim’s father noticed that his daughter was feeling sick and took her to the hospital.
Cannabis

News

Troops intercept man with 10 bags of cannabis in Kogi

The vehicle, driven by the suspect, was also found with a branded police hat and belt displayed on the dashboard,…
Two Kano men, Aliyu Hussaini, and Amir Zakariyya, bag death sentence for stabbing a newly wedded groom, Yazid Haruna, to death

News

Five Ibadan men to die by hanging for killing taxi driver

The State Counsel led by Mrs K. K. Oloso, earlier told the court the convicts and others at large, on…
Edo deputy Speaker, Osamwonyi Atu, others pledge cash reward to Ehimare Erewele, for assaulting a government critic, Albert Obaze, in UK

News

Outrage as Edo deputy speaker, others reward assault on govt’s critic

The trio of Atu, Aisowieren and Iduseri were seen in a viral video exchanging banter with the attacker while making…
Abiodun commends Tinubu, endorses President’s second term

News

Insecurity: Ogun to document foreign workers, monitor scavengers

Governor Abiodun directed the police to immediately move into areas such as “Zanga” in Ijebu-Ode and similar enclaves across the…
The Chairman of Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, Zacheus Dare, has confirmed a security breach by a gang of gunmen in the area

News

Police douse anxiety over alleged plot by terrorists to attack Kogi

While assuring the public that the command is taking the report very seriously, Kogi Commissioner of Police, CP Naziru Bello…
Jimmy Cliff

Headlines, Metro

How Jimmy Cliff was arrested, detained for 3 days in Nigeria 51 years ago

Nevertheless, Jimmy Cliff said he cherished his trip to Nigeria, describing his experience as “bitter- sweet.”
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