…a joint security operation involving the military and members of the Katsina State Community Watch Corps has foiled a cattle rustling attempt and recovered 117 livestock allegedly stolen by suspected bandits in Charanchi Local Government Area of the state. The command disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday b…
Describing the tragedy as a "senseless assault on innocent citizens," the governor added: "This attack is an ugly, cowardly and unacceptable act of violence, particularly coming at a crucial time when our hardworking farmers, who have returned to their ancestral lands, are cultivating their farms. "These enemies of pro…
…with decisive action. "The original objective of the NYSC was to foster national unity after the civil war. While that vision remains noble, today's realities demand that the Scheme also become a platform for building skills, creating employment, promoting innovation, and preparing graduates for global competitiveness.…
…actualisation of that promise. “For 53 years, the NYSC has served the cause of national unity. That mission remains important and must be preserved. “But the Nigeria of today demands more. Our young people are nearly 70 per cent of our population. They are not a burden to be managed. They are the engine of the one-tril…
…Security Initiative, Global Civilisation Initiative and reforms aimed at building "a community with a shared future for mankind." Reflecting on bilateral relations, Yu said China and Nigeria had built a strong partnership over the past 55 years since establishing diplomatic ties in 1971. He said, "For 55 years, China a…
…Cameroon’s capital, unlicenced taxis are about to have a problem. The Yaoundé Urban Community, the metropolitan authority governing the capital, is requiring all licenced taxis and drivers to register digitally and obtain a unique digital identifier through the Taxi-Yaoundé.com platform. The result will be a centralise…
…if elected. He said his political philosophy was built on accountability, transparency, unity and service to the people, assuring constituents that he would prioritise their welfare over personal interests. Oli also said he would draw inspiration from his mentor, businessman and philanthropist, Prince Arthur Eze, promi…
…Today, many residents say that patience has yielded disappointment. Across the community, crumbling school buildings, dilapidated roads, poorly equipped health facilities and worsening insecurity tell a clear story of abandonment and broken promises. Recently, frustration boiled over when hundreds of youths staged a pr…
…the value of bringing together founders, investors, universities, businesses, and community leaders around a shared technology agenda. "Tech Derby was created to build a stronger technology ecosystem in Derby and the wider East Midlands. This conference showed what is possible when founders, professionals, universities…
…enhanced because you are looking at every aspect of your business from a risk and opportunity perspective," she added. The growing emphasis on sustainability reporting comes as global investors, development finance institutions and multinational corporations increasingly require environmental, social and governance dis…
…to prevent future mishaps. He added that the gathering offered an essential opportunity to critically assess safety performance, evaluate emerging risks, find areas of improvement, and deliberate on strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing safety awareness across all NAF operations and activities. "While fulfilling our…
…of up to 16% annually. This time, however, Paga is targeting the on-chain finance opportunity. Tokenised assets convert ownership of traditional financial instruments into digital tokens that can be traded on blockchain networks. In practice, that could allow a Nigerian retail investor to buy a fraction of a commercial…
…contract in Iwhrekpokpor, an Ughelli North suburb, turned into a standoff between community leadership and the project contractor. At the centre of it is the appointment of a Community Liaison Officer, CLO. The dispute stalled equipment, drove up costs, and exposed what residents now describe as a gap in state contract…
Interviews with community leaders, farmers, herders, security officials, and victims' families indicate that the crisis in Gurfata did not begin with killing but with disputes over land use and access between farmers and herders.
…crisis over the Aresaadu stool to forestall a breakdown of law and order in the community. The Aresaadu of Iresaadu, Oba Abraham Adeyeye, who spoke through his representative, Adekunle Raji, at a press conference in Ibadan, expressed dismay over the government's failure to formally recognise the stool since he ascended…
The Osun State Muslim Community (OSMC) has expressed concern over what it describes as a misconception of the Shari'a legal system in the state. The president of OSMC, Alhaji Mustafa Olawuyi, on Saturday in Osogbo, the state capital, said many non-Muslims have a wrong perception of Shari'a law, a situation he believes…
…drainage channels and waterways. Prince Oluwole Fagbewesa, on behalf of the community members, told the Nigerian Tribune that similar incidents are common in several parts of the town, leading to environmental degradation, poor sanitation and an increased risk of flooding during the rainy season. He recalled that the I…
…If hundreds of millions of people lacked access to formal credit, then surely the opportunity for digital lenders was measured in the tens of billions of dollars. What the industry may have confused was demand for credit with the ability to build a profitable lending business around it. Those are not the same thing. A…
…said it planned to open more experience centres to support customers and strengthen community engagement. Nigeria’s fintech revolution began by helping people move money more efficiently than traditional banks. The next phase may depend less on how efficiently they move money than on how responsibly they keep and lend…
…outlaws begin to acquire legitimacy, mythology and even political capital. Persistent impunity creates an aura of power around men who should simply remain fugitives. There is a similar scene in Florencio Luis Parreño's 1868 novel about the Spanish bandit Jaime el Barbudo. A military lieutenant sent to capture the outl…
…commended Fintiri’s handling of security, saying the governor’s use of hunters and community vigilantes helped contain insecurity in parts of the state. Looking beyond the governorship race, Vunobolki dismissed suggestions that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s presidential ambition on the African Democratic Congr…
…Nigeria already exists within Nigeria's own experience: ECOWAS. Under the Economic Community of West African States free movement protocol, citizens of all fifteen ECOWAS member states can travel visa-free within the bloc for up to ninety days. Ghanaians and Nigerians, Senegalese and Sierra Leoneans, Beninians and Togo…
…local intelligence gathering, enhance rapid response to security threats, deepen community policing and enable security personnel to better understand the language, culture, terrain and peculiar security challenges of their respective areas. Obidike further said state policing would reduce the burden on the federal pol…
…will come, they won't be able to withstand it. Do you believe the opposition has the unity, structure, and public support to challenge the ruling APC in 2027? The only political party that will challenge the APC and win in Imo in 2027 is the ADC. We're equipped, we're everywhere. Even those who are in APC know that wha…
…childbirth, postpartum recovery, and personal healing journeys. With a growing community that follows her work on social media and beyond, Abimbola is part of a new generation of maternal wellness advocates committed to supporting women physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. According to her, at the heart…