Written by By SHERIFF BULUS Local elections often act as a political weather forecast of future occurrences. They don’t necessarily announce the future; they give a hint. Under INEC’s revised timetable, the 2027 general elections are still about a year away. Yet the recent council polls in the FCT and the by-elections in Rivers and Kano already tell … Continue reading “What FCT, Rivers, Kano reveal about 2027 elections”
In The Republic, Plato makes strong connections between city and soul, arguing that as the city is, so is the soul; both having a tripartite nature, corresponding to the rational/wisdom-loving, appetitive/desiring and spirited/honour-seeking elements. The Bible defines the soul’s three elements as mind, emotion and will. The ideal state, like the ideal individual, is one with … Continue reading “Epstein files global fallout: Nigeria is too tolerant of abuse of power, by Olu Fasan”
Maryland lawmakers are advancing legislation to establish a commission tasked with documenting and honoring the more than 230 Black children who died and were buried, some in unmarked graves, near Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery. On Feb. 25, the State Senate considered legislation to create a commission tasked with compiling a full and public record of the … Continue reading “Maryland Pushes Bill To Identify 200+ Unmarked Graves of Black Children At Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery”
Sean Combs had his projected release date moved up by about six weeks after being admitted into a drug rehabilitation program that may reduce his sentence. The disgraced hip-hop mogul saw his projected release date move from June 4, 2028, to April 25, 2028, after being accepted into a rehabilitation program last November, Page Six … Continue reading “Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Gets Earlier Release Date After Acceptance Into Drug Rehab Program”
New research has determined that breast cancer rates are on the rise for women globally. CNN reported that breast cancer rates are expected to hit a new peak, estimated to reach more than 3.5 million cases by 2050. However, this is mainly due to gaps in medical equity between high- and low-earning countries. While high-earning … Continue reading “New Research Finds Global Breast Cancer Cases To Impact Over 3.5 Million Women By 2050”
By Adeola Badru IBADAN — AN anti-suicide advocacy group, Suicide Is No Solution, yesterday, raised the alarm over Nigeria’s escalating suicide crisis, highlighting that a death occurs every 33 seconds and an estimated 15,000 to 16,000 Nigerians die by suicide annually. The group warned that the issue required serious attention and should not be trivialised. … Continue reading “‘Nigeria records one suicide every 33 seconds’”
•Laments years of desperate struggle for survival•Residents worse off during dry seasonBy Ike Uchechukwu Igol-Ukpagada, a community of about 1000 people in Ogoja Local Government Area of Cross River State is fighting a desperate battle – access to clean drinking water. For decades, the people have relied on a muddy stream as their sole source … Continue reading “Cross River community cries out for clean water”
… LUTH, OAU partner global cancer leaders to offer new hope to patientsBy Chioma Obinna Nigeria on Monday recorded a historic breakthrough in cancer care with the launch of the country’s first-ever immunotherapy clinical trial for colorectal cancer designed move to transform treatment outcomes for patients with advanced disease.The landmark Phase II study was formally … Continue reading “Nigeria launches 1st immunotherapy trial for colorectal cancer”
By CHRISTOPHER PIWUNA So much has been said and written about the iconic Biodun Jeyifo, fondly called BJ, since his passing on February 11, 2026. Many more would still be written and said about his humanism, his scholarship, and his activism. But no account would be complete without referencing his imprints on the Academic Staff Union of … Continue reading “BIODUN JEYIFO: The legend lives on! “
By Onyeka Ezike The Lagos Gallery Weekend (LGW) has announced the 3rd edition of its citywide celebration of contemporary art, spotlighting the creative and cultural energy of Lagos. This year’s edition, themed “Art for All,” champions inclusivity by bridging the gap between galleries and the general public. Running from March 5 to 8, 2026, the … Continue reading “LGW to celebrate cultural energy of Lagos arts”