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When the Mind Collapses
I wasn’t feeling well in October, a few months ago. Despite not feeling well, I had to ‘man up’ and continue with the...
Auction or Scam? Nigerians Question EFCC as Anti-Graft Agency Blames Internet Glitches
Nigerians have raised concerns over the transparency of the recently concluded online auction of forfeited vehicles by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission...
Death Toll in Niger State Petrol Tanker Explosion Reaches 98
The death toll from Saturday’s petrol tanker explosion in Niger State has risen to 98. Sixty-nine people were injured, and 20 shops were...
TikTok Faces Its Biggest Challenge Yet as US Ban Looms
First introduced as Douyin in China, TikTok became an overnight sensation when it entered the international market in 2017 and was launched by...
FG Neglects ‘Death Trap’ Oyo-Ogbomoso-Ilorin Highway Despite Calls For Urgent Reconstruction
For decades, the federal government has neglected the Oyo-Ogbomoso-Ilorin Federal Road, making it a ‘death trap’. The road, a vital link between Southwest...
NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians on Counterfeit Breast Cancer Drug
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert regarding a counterfeit batch of Phesgo 600mg/600mg/10ml...
Nigeria Will Be Islamized if the South and Middle-Belt Do Not Unite
In 2022, I published a book titled De-Nigerianization. Among my core arguments in the book, there are three that I wish to recall...
French Firm Orano Pursues Legal Action Against Niger Over Revoked Mining Licence
French nuclear fuel company Orano has launched international arbitration against Niger following the country’s decision to revoke a key mining licence. The move...
Recent Stampedes at Palliative Venues Reflects Systemic Failures in Our Society – Obi
Former Governor of Anambra State and Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has expressed deep sadness and distress...
Statistician-General Adeyemi Invited for Questioning by DSS Following Ransom Survey Report
Adeniran Adeyemi, the Statistician-General of the Federation, has been summoned for questioning by the Department of State Services (DSS) following the release of...
Burkina Faso Custom Seizes 28.6kg of Gold
Burkina Faso Customs, in collaboration with the National Police has intercepted 28.6 kilograms of gold valued at approximately 1.43 billion FCFA on December...
NBS Data Reveals Nigerians Paid ₦2.23tn in Ransom Between May 2023 and April 2024, Despite ₦3.85tn Security Budget
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed that Nigerians paid ₦2.23 trillion as ransom to kidnappers between May 2023 and April 2024,...