…troubled by its missing finger than by the witnesses counting them aloud. This "viper thesis" was on full display at a press conference held in Kaduna last week by retired military officers and associates of the late Major General Abubakar. The officers - including Ambassador A. Mohammed Musawa, Air Commodore Yusuf Ana…

…That this happened at a facility where no fewer than 75 per cent of the population consists of military officers raises troubling questions. Similar breaches have occurred at the Nigerian Defence Academy in Kaduna. Such incidents point to possible collusion or undue familiarity between security personnel and informants…

…note that although the verb emphasize does not take the particle on, the noun emphasis does. Please read the following sentences: 1) The new regime places emphasis on probity and accountability. (Compare: The new regime emphasizes probity and accountability.) 2) The emphasis in the western world is on increased technol…

…THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC of this treaty, a Vice-Consul was appointed for Lagos to assist Beecroft. In 1855, Akintoye died and was succeeded by his son, Dosumu, a man of weak character who soon proved his incompetence for the office. In the absence of any head possessed of sufficient abil- ity to control the unruly element…

…to be Makinde's lackey to recognize this fact. It was this undeniable reality, this resistance to a pseudo-federal narrative, that Bwala came to break. He failed woefully. Resorting to ad hominem attacks, regime lickspittles broad-brush Brown, Bwala's interviewer, one of Ibadan's best broadcasters, with baseless allega…

…to make progress on its national ideals. The agenda is fundamental: what ideological basis ought to form the foundation of the type of politics that the Nigerian political class deploys for governance purposes? This is a very crucial question as the Nigerian polity begins heating up for the 2027 general elections. Gove…

…Duru described the trending clips as part of what he called a "wicked narrative," insisting that the claims about his health condition were completely fabricated. He maintained that he has never been in the severe state portrayed in the viral content, stressing that those behind such content were deliberately trying to…

…the emotionally intense experience she went through while filming the hit series Blood Sisters, revealing that several moments on set left her mentally and physically drained due to the depth of her role. Reflecting on the production, she explained that some of the earliest takes required such emotional commitment that…

Across the 16 local government areas, the APC candidate has consistently dominated both urban and rural voting blocs, with particularly strong showings in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti West, Irepodun/Ifelodun, Ikole, and Ekiti East.

…discussion about restitution and reparation in recent times. Following decades of persistent advocacy from scholars, activists, artists and governments of colonised countries, some European and American institutions are returning cultural and religious artefacts to their countries of origin. For example, Germany has re…

…feeling they've been longing for. A story immediately came to my mind about two sisters. I called up the person who writes screenplays for me, told him the story, and we worked on it until we achieved a full script. Then it came to deciding who was best for the role of Adaobi. No better person came to my mind than Quee…

…Itele described the moment as more than just personal success, but a reflection of consistency, discipline, and audience loyalty that carried him through the journey. "From zero to 1 million subscribers. The YouTube Gold Creator Award is finally home-a symbol of dedication, consistency, and the incredible community tha…

…the sacrifices behind her career growth, and the resilience required to stay consistent in the industry. Olalere also addressed the popular relationship question often directed at women: "What do you bring to the table?" Responding, she said she does not find the question offensive, adding that she strongly understands…

…Daughters Of Divine Love Juniorate in Enugu and once considered becoming a Reverend Sister. "I was meant to be a Reverend Sister. I wanted to really be a Reverend Sister. Now, I am doing God's work in other ways," she said. Speaking about her attraction to the religious life, Beverly explained that she admired the disc…

…Christians following her portrayal of a lesbian character in the Netflix series Blood Sisters 2. Speaking in an interview with Yanga FM, the actress explained that her role as an actor requires her to interpret different characters and should not be mistaken for her personal beliefs or lifestyle. Blessing said the char…

…to do well and eventually did well. I always talk about MD of Soulmate, my brother, my sisters. One of my sisters did a Ph.D in Chemistry. I saw my brother leave the college and decide to start a construction firm. I saw him do multiple big projects. I saw my mother not begging people for money and being able to raise…

…knowing that victory belongs to God. Omobaologoara's return is also a reflection of consistency and grace in ministry, having previously blessed audiences with several musical projects. Over the years, she has released three albums alongside multiple singles that continue to minister to lives. Her albums include: "Olog…

…officers of the command. Addressing officers and men of the command, DIG Onwuemelie emphasised the need for professionalism, discipline, accountability and intelligence-led policing. He urged officers to remain committed to their constitutional responsibility of protecting lives and property. The DIG commended the comm…

…me that the matter had been scheduled for hearing on Thursday, June 18, 2026, and insisted that I must be present in court. Curiously, the particulars of the case were not disclosed to me until barely an hour before the commencement of the hearing. “What is even more disturbing is that while insisting that I must be pr…

…standards and building regulations following the collapse of two buildings in Osisioma Local Government Area of Abia State. The buildings, which were at an advanced stage of completion, collapsed at New Jerusalem Road 8 and Eze Iheme Road, by Ama Uchenna Mgboko, Umuette Okpulo Umuobo, in Osisioma Ngwa LGA of the state.…

…noted. They warned that “in order to avert further damage and forestall a deeper crisis”, the President needs to take a sober and critical look at developments in Kwara State, including the circumstances surrounding the announcement of results for primaries that allegedly did not hold, and intervene in the interest of…

…abusive word, we have not witnessed yet. "We can attribute it to the synergy within our sister agencies. And even the citizens have realised that taking weapons during elections doesn't give them anything better," the CP stated. Earlier, the Chairman of Warawa local government area, Lamido Sanusi-Ahmad, commended the K…

…She acknowledged that she uses AI tools "to format a document here and there," but insisted, "I don't ask them questions. I'm very serious about my thinking and writing, and I don't want the process of working through an idea [...] to be foreclosed or eclipsed by the response of a system that's averaging what's already…

…serious challenges confronting Benue state,” the statement read. The former governor insisted that all financial activities under his administration were conducted in accordance with the law and established government procedures noting that government accounts were subjected to annual statutory audits, budgets were reg…

…took place in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Saturday, as twin brothers exchanged vows with twin sisters in a joint ceremony that has attracted widespread attention on social media. Oguntoye Taiwo Oye married a bride who shares his name, Taiwo, while his twin brother, Oguntoye Kehinde Oladele, tied the knot with another twin br…