Kwara South Residents Protest Rising Insecurity, Demand Urgent Action
Residents of Kwara South on Friday staged a protest over escalating insecurity, calling for immediate government intervention amid increasing cases of killings, kidnappings and displacement across communities. The protesters, under the aegis of the Kwara South Development Forum, expressed anger and fear over what they described as a worsening security crisis, alleging that armed groups […]
Ex-US Mayor Says Nigeria’s Breakup ‘Likely Inevitable,’ Sparks Debate
A former United States mayor, Mark Arnold, has stirred controversy after stating that the breakup of Nigeria is “likely inevitable and just.” Arnold made the remarks during a presentation to members of the US Congress titled “Nigeria at the Crossroads: The Case for Action,” where he argued that Nigeria’s current structure is a legacy of […]
US Immigration Authorities Arrest Nigerian Man Over Sex Offence Convictions
United States immigration authorities have arrested a Nigerian national in Los Angeles over prior convictions linked to sexual offences. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations office in Los Angeles announced the arrest in a statement shared on X, identifying the suspect as 53-year-old Olatunde Abiodun Olusanjo. According to the agency, Olusanjo […]
Tricyclist Killed as Tanker Crushes Keke in Ibadan Crash
A man identified as Ajibade Opeyemi has died after his tricycle was crushed by a petrol tanker in the Oke Ado area of Ibadan on Friday morning. The incident, which occurred around 7:30 a.m., involved a tricycle with registration number NRK 125 QX and a tanker marked T 25925 LA that reportedly veered off its […]
Kwara South Crisis: Over 30 Monarchs Flee Palaces Amid Rising Kidnappings, Killings
No fewer than 30 traditional rulers across southern Kwara State have reportedly fled their palaces following a wave of kidnappings, killings and violent attacks that have forced entire communities to empty out. Findings indicate that many of the displaced monarchs have taken refuge in safer urban centres such as Ilorin, Osogbo, Offa and Lagos, leaving […]
Sanusi Questions FG Borrowing Despite Subsidy Removal
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has raised concerns over Nigeria’s rising debt profile, questioning why the Federal Government continues to borrow heavily despite the removal of petrol subsidy. Speaking in an interview with News Central TV, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria said while key reforms such as subsidy removal […]
Food Expert Urges Nigeria to Embrace Food Sovereignty Over Food Security
A leading food security scholar, Demo Kalla, has urged the Federal Government to shift its focus from food security to food sovereignty, arguing that reliable access to affordable and nutritious food is central to national stability. Kalla, who is Director of the TETFund Centre of Excellence on Food Security at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, made […]
FG Approves Major Allowance and Welfare Increase for Civil Servants
The Federal Government has approved a wide-ranging increase in allowances and welfare packages for civil servants, in a move aimed at improving earnings and boosting morale across the public service. The announcement was made on Friday in Abuja by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, who said the reforms had […]
US, UN Train Nigerian, West African Drug Officers to Fight Trafficking Networks
The United States government, in collaboration with the United Nations, has launched a joint training programme for drug enforcement officers from Nigeria and nine other West African countries to strengthen the fight against transnational drug trafficking. The programme, implemented through the United States Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs and […]
Transcorp Hotels Reports Strong Q1 2026 Growth, Hits N22.41bn Revenue
Transcorp Hotels Plc has announced a strong start to the 2026 financial year, posting significant growth in both revenue and profitability for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. According to its unaudited financial results, the company recorded revenue of N22.41 billion, representing a 9 per cent increase from the N20.64 billion posted in the […]
