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From blackout to birth rate? The folklore of Nigerian politics, by Destiny O. Enabulele
Former Governor Ayo Fayose says darkness after 7pm is making Nigerians have more children. His logic: lack of rural electrification leads to early bedtimes, and early bedtimes lead to increased population. Where and how did this man arrive at...
Politics jab is not a crime, by Destiny O. Enabulele
Criticizing policy is politics. Mucking personality is pettiness, the kind of “all is fair in politics” that Pres. Tinubu...
Nentawe Yilwatda at 58: From the classroom to the centre of Nigeria’s political destiny, by Cliff Stanley
A Birthday Tribute to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress At 58, Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda...
From roads to human capital: How Inuwa Yahaya is recasting Gombe’s dev’t agenda, by By Cliff Stanley
An assessment of the 55th State Executive Council meeting and the emerging architecture of infrastructure, education, agriculture and youth...
DSS arrests three more suspects over kidnap of Nasarawa varsity professor
Operatives of the Department of State Services have arrested three more suspects allegedly linked to the kidnapping of a...
NANS demands sack, probe of NRS chairman over alleged $279m oil fund transfer
The National Association of Nigerian Students on Saturday called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately remove...
Gombe assembly commission promotes 28 staff, retires six
The Gombe State House of Assembly Service Commission has approved the promotion of 28 staff members and ratified the retirement...
Gombe begins education restructuring, merges ministries
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, has said his administration will immediately begin implementing recommendations contained in a taskforce report on...
Dikwa condoles Adeosun over husband’s death
The Founder and President of the Al-Ansar Foundation, Dr Mohammed Dikwa, on Friday condoled with former Minister...
In saner climes, this is a resignation, by Destiny O. Enabulele
In saner climes, a public rebuke from the President is not just words. It is a resignation letter waiting...
From bags of rice and naira notes to the weaponisation of state institutions: Nigeria’s new electoral crisis, by Cliff Stanley
In Nigeria’s electoral vocabulary, “vote buying” has traditionally evoked familiar images: politicians distributing cash, rice, noodles, clothing, fertiliser and...
Sufuyan Ojeifo @ 60: The conscience of the nation and the triumph of a redemptive pen, by Erasmus Ikhide
ON Thursday, August 6, 2026, a monumental milestone quietly unfolds in the rich tapestry of Nigerian journalism, public intellectualism,...
EDUCATION
Oluremi seeks Saudi support to tackle almajiri, out-of-school children
First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to partner with Nigeria...
AGRICULTURE
IFAD distributes farm inputs to 476 farmers in Taraba
By Terna Chikpa The Federal Government, through the International Fund for Agricultural Development Value Chain Development Programme (IFAD-VCDP),...
FEATURES & INVESTIGATIONS
When EFCC switches place for APC demagoguery, by Oto’ Drama
The Anatomy of Institutional Capture: A Prelude to State Collapse There is a terrifying, asphyxiating tragedy unfolding in the heart of the Nigerian republic—a calculated, cynical descent into autocracy where the foundational pillars of constitutional democracy are systematically hollowed...
Democracy under pressure: The dangerous weaponisation of state institutions ahead of the Osun gov’ship election, by Cliff Stanley
As Osun State approaches its governorship election scheduled for 15 August 2026, Nigeria once again confronts an uncomfortable democratic...
Isaac Balami: From obidient to “batified” – the politics of conviction, realignment and power, by Cliff Stanley
In Nigerian politics, political movement is often interpreted through two competing lenses: conviction and convenience. When a prominent political...
Since it’s freezing season, freeze the federal account too, by Destiny O. Enabulele
“What is good for the goose is equally good for the gander.” It’s a classic proverb that also elucidates...
Mama with brain: Daisy Ukpomwan Danjuma at 74 with infectious carriage, by Destiny O. Enabulele
MAMA is 74. Daisy Danjuma née Ehanire is not your regular politician. She is mama with brain, swag with...
CORRUPTION & CRIME
Alia lauds Tinubu, promises state support for take-off of 5 div in Benue
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has pledged full support for the establishment of the Nigerian Army’s 5 Division...
