Renowned scholar, Prof Jacob Kehinde Oluponna, has warned that bad parenting is directly responsible for the rise of societal miscreants, thugs and inhumane acts plaguing Nigeria. The 75-year-old academic stated this on Saturday during his birthday celebration and thanksgiving service at All Souls Church, Obafemi Awolo…

…not mourning. While you spread hatred, we worked tirelessly to unite two countries at war. Iran entered the United States without incident or conflict. When the Iranian team began playing, all the chants against them turned into a single song. The fans became the country; they became the team, and they stood behind Tea…

…In another picture, he held a baby in his arms, looking down at her with a kind of quiet warmth that made my throat tighten.I felt like the ground had shifted under me."No… this isn't real," I muttered.The dates told me everything I needed to know. Seventeen years ago, 16, 15. They lined up perfectly with my life, with…

…burden on the central government, with sector policies actively transitioning toward cost-reflective tariffs. He noted that “Band A” customers have already transitioned, successfully “reducing subsidies by N1 trillion annually.” He said the elimination of subsidies on white petroleum products has improved economics for…

…into employment. The Federal Government also contended that salary arrears could not be awarded for periods during which the claimants neither worked nor rendered services to the Army. The Chief of Army Staff, however, did not enter an appearance or file a defence during the proceedings. In his judgment, Justice Yelwa…

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…approval in the first place. More troubling is Oyedele’s dismissive attitude toward the N40 trillion added to the debt stock through naira depreciation. He presents this as an act of nature, as though the government bears no responsibility for the catastrophic currency collapse that made it possible. This is the same a…

…Mao, 1893-1976, set the economic revolution in motion by calling for The Great Leap Forward. Two examples from Nigeria would also help. President Obasanjo introduced the Poverty Alleviation Programme, PAP; and Jonathan launched SURE-P. The Malaysian economic revolution might not have attracted global attention, if it w…

…May, representing a gain of 1.3 million litres per day or 43.3 per cent. However, the upward trend reversed in June 2026, as domestic refinery receipts fell from 4.3 million litres per day in May to 2.5 million litres per day, a decline of 1.8 million litres per day or 41.9 per cent. Throughout the 13 months, no aviati…

In this interview with EDWARD NNACHI, Dr Bolaji Akinyemi, a public affairs analyst, democracy advocate, human rights activist and social crusader weighs in on the deregistration of the National Democratic Coalition, state of Nigeria’s democracy, role of the judiciary, governance, insecurity, the economy, preparations f…

…sales representative had been violated after he died in police custody. The court awarded N100m in damages against the Police Service Commission, the Inspector-General of Police, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, a senior police officer, and a pharmaceutical company whose complaint had culminated in the deceased’…

…For Bells, cleanliness is non-negotiable. “You can become my enemy if you’re dirty,” she warned. On-air personality Gerard described dishonesty as his biggest turn-off, while Oyin, a 22-year-old entrepreneur and model from Ogun State, said she was entering the competition armed with multiple winning strategies. Mother…

…Ousmane Dembele, Lamine Yamal and Michael Olise are all expected to contend for the award. Ballon d’Or 2026: Aitana Bonmati names three players that deserves to award

…Falana on the dangers of flawed political party primaries, describing them as a direct warning against the imposition of candidates and the erosion of democracy. Speaking against the backdrop of Falana’s keynote address at the eighth annual lecture of Penpushing Media in Abeokuta, the Egba chief, who is also the Chairm…

…a waiting period of up to three weeks under its standard processing service. It also warned travellers not to make travel bookings until they have received their new passports. According to guidance published on the official UK government website and seen by our correspondent on Sunday, most applicants using the standa…

…the two teams, with housemates expected to work together to secure victories and rewards. The development is expected to alter the dynamics of the house, as contestants balance teamwork with individual strategies while navigating new rivalries and alliances. Big Brother Naija Season 11 officially premiered on Sunday, w…

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…the official passport application tracking tool on the government's website.One key warning issued alongside the guidance is that applicants should not book travel until they are in possession of a valid passport, as a newly issued passport will carry a different number to the one it replaces.Nigerian lady becomes UK c…

…a reliable path to wealth or lasting success. Delivering a sermon on Sunday, the cleric warned that gambling could rob young people of their future. The clergy stressed that genuine prosperity is achieved through discipline, patience and hard work. Addressing the congregation, Oyedepo urged youths to abandon the pursui…

…to the party, the council is expected to coordinate and drive its campaign activities towards securing victory in the off-cycle governorship election. The statement added that the APC had also constituted specialised sub-committees to ensure effective planning and implementation of its campaign strategy. The committees…

…a shirt-pulling incident involving players from both teams. Several players rushed toward each other as the disagreement escalated into a melee. Demoncay stepped in to try to restore order but was caught in the middle of the confrontation and fell heavily to the ground. She remained on the pitch for several minutes, ho…

…to the pandemic by strengthening its healthcare infrastructure, establishing a COVID-19 War Room and relying on science, expert advice and data-driven decision-making. According to him, the experience underscored the importance of seeking wise counsel, remaining calm under pressure and making informed decisions during…

…he created would remain with him long after his departure, adding that he looked forward to following Nigeria’s progress and remaining a friend of the country.

…the firearm to prevent unauthorised access or possible misuse. “No claimant came forward, and no valid documentation for the weapon was available at the point of recovery. The firearm was promptly handed over to the Nigeria Police Force for further investigation and necessary action.” Speaking on the development, the C…

…12 months immediately before their application is decided, that application cannot go forward.5. LocationFinally, location at the time of the decision matters more than many applicants may realise. For those applying under general eligibility rules, those with a permanent physical or mental incapacity, or those aged 60…