Why Nigerians should not be poor
By GEB All levels of government in the country should not only be concerned but also ashamed of the high poverty among Nigerians and the deteriorating living conditions. Sadly, the…
‘Legal protections ailing to protect girls from child marriage’
African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC) has warned that millions of girls in Africa are still at risk of child marriage and female…
Court overrules comrade Sowore’s lawyer in suit against DSS, Meta
…Fixes May 18 for hearing Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday overruled a request by Tope Temokun, counsel to activist and politician Omoyele Sowore, seeking…
N68m dispute: Breach of contract promise Bizman, lawmaker disagrees
A Nigerian businessman, Nonso Okafor, has issued a final demand for the refund of N68 million, alleging that the money was part of a failed arrangement involving a promise of…
Concern group seeks justice over alleged sexual assault of minor in Ogun
Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), Ogun State chapter, has demanded justice over the alleged assault of an 11-year-old girl in Mowe, warning that any attempt to suppress the case will be…
Hospital denied negligence during surgery, awaits coroner’s inquest, family seeks justice
The Medical Director of OAR Medical Centre, Dr Abiodun Ojifinni, has said the hospital is awaiting the outcome of a coroner’s inquest to determine the cause of Blessing Okolie’s death,…
Accelerating malaria vaccine scale-up for a healthier nation
By Olugbenga A. Mokuolu The theme of World Malaria Day 2026 is “Driven to end malaria: Now we can, now we must.” As the day approaches, it serves as both…
Army denies torture, claimed detained soldier died of health complications
Order probe The Nigerian Army has said that a soldier detained at the 8 Division Provost Group Detention Facility in Giginya Cantonment in Sokoto, Lance Corporal Bala Hudu, died of…
Learning from India’s state electricity market reforms
Sir: Nigeria’s electricity sector is at a defining moment. With the Electricity Act 2023, the country has begun decentralising power—allowing states to generate, distribute, and regulate electricity within their borders.…
Residency: Between the fear of domination, hope of integration
By Bolutife Oluwadele Part 1: Fear and history In societies still battling the shadows of their own history, belonging can sometimes feel like a privilege rather than a right. Nigeria…