…theory. Why does the North remain wholly devastated by poverty, the out-of-school-children crisis, banditry and insurgency and other shades of killings? Isn't the trend more about leadership failure and dogmatism? Would you say the insecurity in the South-West has to do with failure of leadership? The insecurity in the…

…the spillover that comes with a demanding financial services role. He has a wife and two children. When he returns home on most evenings, dinner is already on the table and the children are close to bedtime. "I see them for maybe an hour before they sleep," he says. "On weekends, I'm either working or I'm too tired to…

…stretches endlessly for families whose loved ones remain in captivity. For parents whose children have disappeared into forests controlled by armed groups, for wives waiting for husbands who never returned from work, and for communities living under the shadow of abduction, the national debate over whether government s…

…insurgent network behind the attack. For families waiting anxiously for news of their children, however, every passing day feels like an eternity. The abduction of 42 pupils and education workers from Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota; L.A. Primary School; and Community Grammar School, Esiele, on May 15 sent s…

…it is not government money. It is the obligation of Nigerians alive today, their children, and their children's children." Saraki recalled that in September 2016, his Senate rejected a $29.96 billion borrowing request from the administration because it was not accompanied by proper documentation. "What will it be used…

Kidnapped pregnant woman, her children and a sibling in Igboho community, Oyo State, have been released hours after Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho issued a two-hour ultimatum. DAILY POST reports that Igboho had on Saturday issued a stern warning to Fulani community leaders in t…

…by virtue of Section 25(1)(a) and (b) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), biological children of a recognised indigene born and raised in Jos North are entitled to be recognised as indigenes. It further restrained the council from issuing Residential Certificates as substitutes for indigene certificates, describing…

…were thrown into celebration after a kidnapped family, including a pregnant woman, her children and a sibling, were reportedly released following a two-hour ultimatum issued by Yoruba activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho. A video circulating on social media showed large crowds of residents singing…

…occurred in Igboho, Oorelope Local Government Area, where a pregnant woman, her children and a sibling were allegedly seized during a midnight raid by suspected Fulani gunmen. According to reports, the abductors initially demanded N300 million for their release before reducing the ransom to N150 million. However, despi…

…our prayers. I know Nigerians have been praying for a better country but God wants His children to also pray for their leaders (there are multiple biblical references I won't be listing). Maybe that would bring the desired turnaround instead of lashing the president for everything that goes wrong. Job's friends weren't…

…her in the process. Hence the proverb: "Omo inú oká níí ṣe ikú pa oká" - it is the children in the viper's belly that bring about the viper's death. Today, the North appears trapped in a similar tragedy. Much of the violence consuming it comes not from strangers but from sons it nurtured, tolerated or failed to restrai…

…against the government. No sacrifice is too big to make for the sake of the kidnapped children of Oriire and Borno, so one cannot condemn the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), which declared a strike until the kidnapped victims are back, but the government must take action so that the schools will not be closed for too…

…what is happening to the less privileged! In the same Oyo state that toddlers and school children are spending weeks in captivity while a teacher was beheaded in a most horrendous manner, the state governor not only went ahead to declare a presidential ambition, the relatives of a former Minister who were abducted were…

…since have been defined by growth, self-discovery and an unwavering commitment to her children and profession. She has frequently shared uplifting messages that reflect a woman determined to embrace life on her own terms. Now in her mid-40s, the actress seems to be approaching ageing with a blend of humour, gratitude a…

…before passing on. My mother was a hustler, trying to make both ends meet for her children. What I was taught was that whatever my hand touches, I should do it well. When I was in secondary school, I was a happy toilet washer. They assigned me a toilet to clean and I happily did it. My toilet was the best one. I think…

…a divine message that even in perilous times; God remains steadfast, standing behind His children and fighting their battles. Through its uplifting lyrics and spiritual depth, Oduro Gboin seeks to strengthen faith and encourage listeners to remain unwavering, knowing that victory belongs to God. Omobaologoara's return…

…Omo Aj’orosun Club, we said we have to organise interfaith prayers. “We have our children and teachers in captivity, so there is no way we can forget them. That is the reason we organised this programme. “This is an interfaith prayer involving Muslim, Christian and traditional religion leaders. We did it particularly f…

…raise the ransom of N150 million demanded for the release of a pregnant woman, her children and a sibling allegedly abducted by suspected Fulani gunmen. Igboho accused the kidnappers of terrorising residents of the community and insisted that the victims’ family would not pay the ransom reportedly demanded by the abduc…

…critics to stop insulting him. According to her, Yul was "God-sent" to her and her two children after Obasi abandoned them. Obasi, in the podcast, accused Yul of "harboring" his children despite being alive and able to provide for them. He also alleged that Judy blocked him from seeing their kids. Reacting in a video,…

…on Friday in a chartered flight. The deportees included nine men, 18 women, and 15 children. The children were deported as part of their family units. They departed from Dublin Airport on Thursday afternoon and landed in South Africa on Friday morning. According to reports from The Irish Times on June 19, 2026, two of…

…air raids early Saturday that reportedly killed at least 16 people, including two children. The attacks came a day after the United States announced that Israel and Hezbollah had agreed to a renewed ceasefire at the request of President Donald Trump. According to Lebanon's National News Agency, several towns in souther…

…sector. He noted that parents entrust schools with the responsibility of educating their children and preparing them for a better future, stressing that such expectations can only be met in a safe and secure learning environment. "If the safety of learners and teachers cannot be guaranteed, then the nation's educationa…

…last, and let us stay in harmony. “I give you people two hours to release the woman, her children, and her sibling who were kidnapped in the middle of the night. If I don’t see them within the next two hours, we will face each other. “When we first tracked that number, it led us to Alhaji’s residence and they removed t…

…fleeing gunfire in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo; mothers carrying children through rising floodwaters in South Sudan; farmers in northern Nigeria abandoning ancestral lands because armed groups have turned villages into battlefields; and children sleeping under plastic tarpaulins after cyclones tear thr…

…to bear this great loss. Ameen," he prayed. Late Katagum is survived by his wife, children and other relatives. Ex-Bauchi Deputy Governor, Katagum is dead