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  • Politics

    Nigerians at polling booth

    Russian strategist praises Nigeria’s capacity to manage electoral disagreements

    Mr Bianki made the observation on Monday at a public presentation in Abuja of the English edition of his book, ‘Politics in Nigeria: Elites and Voters’.

    Rights

    Samuel Erale

    Delta: Police officers to face orderly room trial for assaulting civilians

    A video showed the officers forcing the men into a private vehicle for a yet-to-be-ascertained offence, as bystanders intervened and questioned the reason for the arrest.

    Economy

    Corpers in Kaduna

    Gov Sani assures corpers of welfare support, promotes free CNG transport

    Mr Sani assured corpers of the government’s commitment to their welfare and security while promoting free transportation through CNG-powered buses operating on over 40 routes.

    Health

    NISA Premier Hospital Abuja

    IVF, Surrogacy:‌‌‌ NISA calls for regulatory framework, public enlightenment  

    NISA Premier Hospital, Abuja, has called on the federal government to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for in vitro fertilisation and surrogacy.

    Education

    Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University

    JOSTUM ‌‌suspends proposed undergraduate school fees increment

    The vice-chancellor added that the university remained committed to sustaining its development while prudently managing available resources.

    Nationwide

    Vice-President Kashim Shettima

    Tinubu’s reforms spare Nigeria deeper economic crisis, says Shettima

    Mr Shettima says President Bola Tinubu’s economic decisions have spared Nigeria a deeper crisis that further delays in implementing critical reforms would have caused.

    OPINION

    Abdul Mahmud: The president who loves us too much to campaign

    A leader confident in his record should ordinarily welcome the campaign trail, where he can explain what he has achieved and answer questions about what remains unfinished.

    Will a Nobel solve the world’s Trump problem? The president thinks so

    It’s a tragedy that the Trump White House is wantonly destroying the world order of peace and security and damaging institutions that the U.S. was at the forefront of building.

    Omoyeni Disu: What it takes to build an African luxury brand for a global market

    Being African, in itself, does not make a brand globally competitive…customers ultimately need reasons to choose those products beyond where they come from.

    When the ruling party needs guns to win election

    No president should need an AK-47 to win an election, and no ruling party should need the threat of one to persuade Nigerians to vote for its candidate.

    Leadership and storytelling in election season

    Compelling stories create impact that shapes the future. And leaders who fail to tell honest stories shape nothing but frustration and disappointment.

    Only one of Nigeria’s 26 stadiums meets international standards; country needs a new model

    If Lionel Messi were to play in Nigeria tomorrow, there is only one venue in the entire country where the match could be sanctioned. One stadium. In a nation of 230 million people.

    Lagos

    Otedola Bridge tanker explosion

    FRSC orders probe into Otedola Bridge tanker explosion

    According to Mr Mohammed, the crash reminded everyone that the consequences of irresponsible driving extend far beyond the driver and the vehicle.

    Abuja

    President Bola Tinubu

    We’ve been suspended since 2024; Tinubu now intervening: Zamfara Lawmakers

    “We must be loyal to Mr President. You know, every good Nigerian, irrespective of political affiliation, must respect Mr President,” said the lawmakers.

    States

    Corpers in Kaduna

    Gov Sani assures corpers of welfare support, promotes free CNG transport

    Mr Sani assured corpers of the government’s commitment to their welfare and security while promoting free transportation through CNG-powered buses operating on over 40 routes.