Why South-East Youths Are Shunning the Nigerian Army – Lt Gen Waidi Shaibu’s 2026 Warning
Historical backdrop of recruitment in the South‑East Since the end of the civil war in 1970, the South‑East has often felt sidelined...
Lagos Pharmacists Warn of Regulatory Gaps as PCN Council Remains Vacant, Threatening Drug Safety in 2026
Regulatory framework and the role of the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) is the statutory body tasked...
Nigerian Stock Market Slides N4.5tn in Six Days After NGX Execs Meet President Tinubu – What It Means for Investors and the Economy
Background: A Market Already on Edge The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) entered 2026 with a fragile recovery after a year of double‑digit...
Why Nyesom Wike Isn’t Solely to Blame for Abuja Flooding in April 2026, Says Rep Deputy Philip Agbese
Background: Abuja’s flood history and the April 2026 event Abuja, Nigeria’s planned capital, has long wrestled with seasonal flooding, but the severity...
Osun election police arrest 295 suspects after 2026 governorship vote – implications
Background: a tightly contested governorship race The February 2026 Osun State governorship election was one of Nigeria’s most closely watched contests, pitting...
Osun APC defeat not trade‑off for Adeleke’s support for Tinubu, says Hakeem Baba‑Ahmed (2026)
Background: A tightly contested Osun governorship The 2026 Osun State governorship race ended with PDP candidate Ademola Adeleke clinching 511,067 votes, narrowly...
Kim Jong Un’s 2026 Letter Hails ‘Strong’ North Korea‑Russia Ties, Putin Yet to Reply
Historical backdrop of the Pyongyang‑Moscow partnership Since the Cold War, North Korea has leaned on Moscow as a diplomatic lifeline when relations...
Davido refuses to back APC in Osun election, clashes with Omoyele Sowore over political stance
The Osun gubernatorial race and why it matters Osun State, a southwestern hub of Nigeria’s cultural and economic activity, is gearing up...
Governor Dapo Abiodun rescues President Buhari Estate, delivers 108 homes in Abeokuta 2026
Background: A stalled flagship project The President Muhammadu Buhari Estate was conceived in 2015 as a flagship housing scheme for civil servants...
Osun State arrests over 100 alleged ‘imported’ voters with fresh PVCs ahead of 2026 gubernatorial election
Background: voter importation as a recurring challenge in Nigeria Nigeria’s electoral history is riddled with accusations of ‘imported’ voters – individuals who...
Ballon d’Or 2026: Unai Emery backs Aston Villa’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia as top favorite
Background: The meteoric rise of a Georgian winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia arrived in the Premier League from Napoli in the summer of 2024,...
Ballon d’Or 2026: PSG 2-1 win over Aston Villa in UEFA Super Cup shakes top five rankings
Why the UEFA Super Cup matters for the Ballon d'Or race The UEFA Super Cup has become more than a curtain‑raiser for...
Banyana Banyana vs Super Falcons 2027 WWC Playoffs: Jane vows fight as South Africa seeks World Cup spot
Quarter‑final heartbreak sets the stage The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations ended in disappointment for the continent’s two biggest rivals. Both...
Benue: Five suspects arrested for killing MOAUM lecturer Prof. Gabriel Nyityo and brother
Background: A university under pressure Rev Fr Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi (MOAUM) was created in 2020 to expand higher education opportunities...
Mikael Silvestre: Only Manchester City & Liverpool Can Challenge Arsenal for 2026/27 Title
Background Mikael Silvestre, the former Arsenal left‑back who enjoyed a decade‑long spell at the club, has long been regarded as a reliable...