…merely another kidnapping incident. It represented something far more troubling: the apparent expansion of extremist violence into a region long considered outside the traditional operational sphere of Boko Haram. As troops intensified pressure on the kidnappers, the unfolding operation is revealing a dangerous and evo…

…enough to outlast strong men. By insisting that the legislature is independent, transparent, capable, and close to the people. Democracy is not a single election or a single office. It is a daily act of tending to it and ensuring it survives." He ended with a simple formula: "A strong legislature promotes transparency.…

…knew him in our village before we travelled," she said. "He knows us and he knows our parents. When he discovered our situation, he promised to help," she added. That intervention eventually connected the victims to GAHTO, setting in motion a rescue effort that would bring them back to Nigeria. For Sofia, who spent two…

…of the night to Bani's compound. They took them to Baale's compound, where they currently are," he added. Rejecting any possibility of the victims' family paying the ransom demanded by the abductors, Igboho insisted that Fulani residents should collectively shoulder the responsibility of securing the captives' release.…

…possibly studied the pitfalls of those before him and saw what they could have done differently for results. However, there is this joke about spectators always seeing checkmate moves in games, but their sight and insight shrivel the moment they climb the hot seat as players. The Yoruba will say gbogbo oya lo npe ara e…

…soon kill Nigeria" showed that even in its infantility, a child should be able to differentiate the ewẹ and wè from each other. "Crime may indeed have no ethnicity, but that does not relieve us of the duty to identify the environment that breeds and sustains it. A desert does not cease to be a desert because it contain…

Philosophers and political theorists have attempted to define the state through different prisms. There is the evolutionary theory, which posits that the state is a natural, gradual development spanning centuries - from family units to clans, tribes, and eventually states. The social contract theory, advanced by Thomas…

…of the equator. In spite of all this, illicit trading in slaves lingered on in different parts of 8 THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC HOW THEY CAME 9 Nigeria till about the end of 1850. As we have noted, the British merchants dealt not only in slaves but also in commodities like ivory, pepper, and palm oil. The trade in the more r…

…on why the political science curriculum and pedagogical frameworks need to adapt to current and significant realities, like artificial intelligence. AI today is increasingly challenging the way we conceive of research, pedagogy and the implications of research for praxis. There is also the further challenge of reflecti…

…Crowds responded. And somewhere in that exchange, something powerful happened: Different generations met – not in contrast, but in sync. The past didn't disappear. It evolved. Within the Orijin Village, that evolution took a different form – more curated, more refined, yet equally rooted. Here, culture was experienced…

…curators, writers and researchers, Selene Wendt and Amal Alhaag, takes a different tack on restitution. THERE has been a sustained, vibrant discussion about restitution and reparation in recent times. Following decades of persistent advocacy from scholars, activists, artists and governments of colonised countries, some…

…stories through acting, I also monetise it by producing and selling movies on different platforms. I also have other businesses. Juggling all of these isn't easy, I must tell you, but I try to balance them with God's help. You tend to keep a relatively low profile at industry gatherings. Is that a deliberate choice? Re…

…Olalere credited that mindset for her staying power in Nollywood. The full episode is currently available on YouTube via Kennisplace.

…and caring," she stated. Beyond her personal life, the actress disclosed that she is currently developing new film projects. She revealed that she is putting together scripts and preparing for production on another movie, following the success of Single Action, a project that significantly boosted her profile in the Ni…

…such as Ota, Ojiji Ife and Bidemi Jagba 1 & 2 to her credit. She revealed that she is currently working on a new movie project titled Iku Ore, which is scheduled to be filmed in both Nigeria and the United Kingdom. The movie tells the story of a woman who goes to great lengths to please a friend while neglecting her ow…

…voices to promote its services and deepen its relationship with customers across different markets. Expressing his excitement, Whiteman (Fakepoco) thanked the management of Countryside Group for the opportunity and pledged to represent the brands with professionalism and dedication. “I am honored to join the Countrysid…

…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 character was part of a story inspired by realities that exist in society, stressing that the production was focused on telling a s…

…please describe your American experience, because I believe it must definitely be different from what obtained in Nigeria, where you were coming from? Iya je shege la ra mi (I went through hell there). This was because I got to America with $3,500. It was all the money I had saved up that I took to America. MD of Soulm…

…to service, and dedicated to advancing the work of Christ. Tributes and testimonies rented the air as ministers, church members, associates and admirers recounted the late cleric's humility, courage, fatherly disposition and enduring spiritual impact. The week-long burial activities drew worshippers from across Nigeria…

…Institute, Wisdom Okore, described the recurring incidents of building collapse in different parts of the country as a serious concern that requires coordinated action by government, regulatory agencies and professionals across the construction industry. He said sustained capacity building through regular workshops, tr…

…intelligence," the website says. To achieve this, In the Weights supposedly queries different models (including Grok, Gemini, multiple versions of GPT, Claude, and Llama, plus lesser-known models) with a question similar to, "Who is <name>? Give up to 10 results, each with a short description and confidence." It then "…

…building robotic systems for more humane fish slaughter and processing. Shinkei's apparent edge, for now, is being the only one running the fully automated version of the technique at scale on U.S. boats.) In fact, Asparouhov said the firm intentionally keeps its exposure to crowded categories like generic AI applicati…

…also has the capacity to manage it effectively. Officials assured residents that the current environmental concerns are temporary and that ongoing interventions would soon restore full cleanliness and order across the state. Lagos inaugurates Special Task Force to tackle waste in parks, bus stops

…Munich winger Michael Olise over a potential transfer. The France international, currently at the World Cup, has been linked with Madrid by Spanish media, reporting Los Blancos were considering making a bid of more than 200 million euros ($230m). “In light of the information published in various media outlets regarding…

…the immediate past governor of the state, and we played our own role in putting the current governor in office. So we are critical stakeholders, but we are also a peaceful community. "What happened was unfortunate. It was an altercation between two individuals that had absolutely nothing to do with politics or the elec…