Trump refuses to apologise for racist clip of Obamas
By AFP President Donald Trump refused to apologise for a video posted on his social media account depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as monkeys, though he said he condemned the…
Shocking killing stories but no discussion on dividing Nigeria yet, says US Congressman Moore
The lawmaker representing West Virginia’s 2nd District in the United States Congress, Rep Riley Moore, has said that there has been no serious discussion on dividing Nigeria since he began…
AAP threatens legal action over INEC registration snub
The African Alliance Party on Saturday threatened to drag the Independent National Electoral Commission to court over what it described as an unlawful refusal to register its platform, despite meeting…
Lagos: Environmental governance, climate risks, urban growth for sustainable future
The Lagos State has made significant strides in environmental governance but must accelerate reforms, embrace technology and uphold professional standards to secure a sustainable future. This formed the thrust of…
NMA commends Edo governor, Okpebholo, others for passage of state health care bill
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Edo State Branch, has expressed gratitude for the inclusive process that led to the passage of the Edo State Health Care Regulation and Monitoring Agency…
Lagos agency spends N129m, yet no visible progress on proposed Obalende Yello Park
When Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab announced that the Obalende Bus Stop would be transformed into a modern bus transport hub that will transform…
Bauchi @50: Through the philanthropic lens of its son
By Usman Abdullahi Koli Sir: In February 1976, the late Maj. Gen. Murtala Mohammed created Bauchi State and others. This statehood has translated into economic development, prosperity, advancement, rural development,…
Street urchins’ menace and failure of governance
By Editorial Board The Lagos State Task Force recently arrested 281 street urchins, a move framed as a victory for public order and as evidence that the state government was…
Tinubu should apologise for ignoring Abuja @ 50
By Martins Oloja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike are facing criticism for their curious failure in celebrating Abuja’s 50th anniversary, especially since seven other states created…
Court awards N1.5bn compensation in favour of Nigerian parents whose daughter died after surgery in Turkey
Heartbroken parents have been awarded £858,000 (approximately N1.5bn) in compensation after their daughter died days after undergoing cut-price weight loss surgery in Turkey. Khelisyah Ashamu, a 26-year-old mother-of-one, travelled to…