The Chairman of Akwa Ibom State Bulk Purchase Agency, Dr Dan Akpan, speaks about the current food crisis ravaging the country and the government’s plan to mitigate its effects, especially on the poorest of the poor in this interview with…
The condition of roads in Ogun State has been a prominent public concern. BANKOLE TAIWO, in this article, notes Governor Dapo Abiodun’s efforts to address the issue, highlighted by his direct inspection of several critical roads in the…
The Co-founder and Director of Action Health Incorporated, Dr Uwemedimo Esiet, in this interview with UTHMAN SALAMI, links the recent allegation of rape against a police officer in Lagos State to the systemic low value that permeates all…
In this report, ADELANI ADEPEGBA highlights the Supreme Court’s attempts to bridge the gap between the theory and practice of Nigeria’s federalism amid the clamour for the restructuring of the country For years, local governments in…
Today, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin officially ascends to the throne as the Olubadan of Ibadan land. In this piece, LAOLU AFOLABI highlights the monarch’s humble beginnings, his journey to the throne, the unique nature of the Ibadan non-ruling…
After more than four weeks since a mining pit collapsed in the Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, CHIKA OTUCHIKERE reveals that the number of trapped individuals exceeds initial reports, with no rescue efforts underway. Families…
The Senator representing the Ondo North Senatorial District of Ondo State, Jide Ipinsagba, a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress, speaks with PETER DADA in this interview on the political and economic issues in the country.…
JUWE OLUWAFEMI, in this special report, investigates the strong criticism from various stakeholders in the North directed at state governors for their manipulation of traditional institutions and denounces the increasing trend of…
In this interview with GRACE EDEMA, the Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, University of Lagos chapter, Prof Kayode Adebayo, tells Nigerians to prevail on the Federal Government to meet the union’s demands. Excerpts Has…
In this interview with BANKOLE TAIWO, the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, speaks on the essence of the celebration of the 90th birthday of the Nobel laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, among other topical issues.…
Omotayo Adekolure, brother of the late Glory Adekolure, a final year student of the University of Benin who was raped and killed in Benin, Edo State, on June 13, 2024, in this interview with ADEYINKA ADEDIPE, says the family has yet to get…
The recently-held North-West Peace and Security Summit held in Katsina State seeks to end the spate of killings and banditry in the sub-region. JUWE OLUWAFEMI and FAITH AWA MAJI bring the highlights of the summit and the disappointment…
The illegal mining operations carried out by bandits in Niger State have paralysed activities in approximately 12 local government areas, causing residents to flee for safety. CHIKA OTUCHIKERE reports that a humanitarian crisis looms…
Operators in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector are sounding alarms over the impact of inadequate crude oil supply to local refineries, identifying it as a major deterrent to attracting Foreign Direct Investments. OKECHUKWU NNODIM highlights the…
The recent killing of three workers of Okomu Oil Palm Company PLC and a member of the community as well as violent attack on soldiers in Edo State is a cause for great concern, writes ADEYINKA ADEDIPE The recent upsurge in violence in the…
The 2024 Hajj, intended as a time of reflection and devotion, turned into a battle against the elements for many pilgrims, GIFT HABIB reports For millions of Muslims around the world, the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca is more than just a…
In an interview with GRACE EDEMA, the Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University of Science and Technology and a Professor of Public and Community Health, Olumuyiwa Odusanya, says vaccines are not the primary solution for cholera outbreaks.…
The President of the Nigerian Cancer Society and National Action on Sugar Reduction Coalition, Dr Adamu Umar, speaks with LARA ADEJORO on the rising prices of drugs and how patients are coping. Excerpts: How would you describe the current…
Olu Adeleye, aka Olu Mecho, shifted from mechanic to farmer following an arm amputation after a car accident. In an interview with ABIODUN NEJO, he reveals the daunting challenges of farming having lost a hand, the potential impact of…
As Muslims conclude their celebrations across the country, UTHMAN SALAMI reports on how current economic challenges and rising inflation have dampened Sallah Day After the Muslim faithful flocked to the Eid grounds to conduct the holy two…
President Bola Tinubu, in his Democracy Day address on June 12, 2024, mentioned individuals who played significant roles in the struggle for Nigeria’s democracy. The list of those who paved the way for the current democracy is…
In this interview with LARA ADEJORO, a Professor of Public Health at the University of Ilorin and Consultant Public Health Physician at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Kwara State, Prof Kayode Osagbemi discusses strategies for…
The Nigerian judicial system is facing a crisis of confidence as conflicting court judgments flood the legal landscape. Despite the principle that courts of coordinate jurisdiction should not overrule one another, recent events have…
As Nigerian workers await the new minimum wage as promised by President Bola Tinubu in his Democracy Day broadcast, ‘LAOLU AFOLABI takes a look at Nigeria’s journey towards economic stability and prosperity, which hinges on policies that…
To alleviate the hardship caused by the removal of the petrol subsidy, the Federal Government promised to introduce Compressed Natural Gas-powered vehicles for the public. In this interview with DAMILOLA AINA, the Director-General of the…
The poor performance of students at the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination has raised concerns over system issues like unqualified teachers dotting the educational landscape, ‘LAOLU AFOLABI writes About 9.17 million out of a total…
ABIODUN NEJO observes the anticipation for a permanent solution to the boundary feud, transforming former allies, Eda Oniyo (Ekiti) and Obbo Aiyegunle (Kwara), into adversaries In Robert Frost’s poem, “Mending Walls”, written in 1914, two…
The Edo State chapter of the Labour Party faces self-destruction as crises rocking the party fester, writes ADEYINKA ADEDIPE These are not the best of times for the Edo State chapter of the Labour Party as personal interests seem to be…
As environmentalists demand subsidised alternate power sources, UTHMAN SALAMI writes about the deadly fumes from power-generating sets which have destroyed homes and killed families in Nigeria The persistent and tragic deaths of Nigerians…
Kingsley Wali is a prominent All Progressives Congress chieftain in Rivers State and leader of the Unity House Foundation. In this interview with OLAJIDE OMOJOLOMOJU, he assesses the first year in office of President Bola Tinubu and Rivers…