Written by By Adeola Badru An Ibadan-based journalist, Ojo Peter, has been shot dead by suspected armed robbers, along the Molete-Oke Ado axis of Ibadan. Initially, Peter was believed to have died of typhoid fever, the true cause was revealed by his younger brother, Enahoro Peter, who said the late reporter was attacked on August 18, 2025, … Continue reading “Robbers gun down Ibadan journalist in daylight attack”
By Demola Akinyemi Ilorin—A five-man gang of gunmen, suspected to be kidnappers, have abducted the wife and daughter of Alhaji Muhammad Swasun, the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State. The victims of the incident which happened at Sakpefu area of the council were identified as Hajiya … Continue reading “Kwara APC chairman’s wife, daughter kidnapped”
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,530 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,535 per dollar last week Thursday. But, the Naira depreciated to N1,513 per dollar reaching a new level in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). Data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the exchange rate … Continue reading “Naira rises to N1,530/$ in parallel market”
By Rotimi Ojomoyela, Ado-Ekiti Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has assured teachers in the state of improved welfare packages, including consideration of a 65-year retirement age, an upward review of science teachers’ allowances, and plans to defray outstanding gratuities before the end of his first tenure. The governor gave the assurance on Sunday in … Continue reading “Ekiti Govt considers 65-year retirement age for teachers, assures improved benefits”
One of the major challenges of Nigeria since colonial times had been corruption. But President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has now proclaimed its death. Corruption is gone! Futuristic laser technology must have been used to carry out such a comprehensive and professional operation on corruption in the body polity of Nigeria. So sophisticated that we Nigerians were … Continue reading “Banditry, its politics and practitioners”
By TUNDE RAHMAN Long before President Bola Tinubu decided on Vice President Kashim Shettima, who turned 59 last week, as his running mate in the last presidential election, both of them had first collaborated across boundaries and different political parties several years ago to the present, when they are working together at the helm of Nigerian … Continue reading “The bond between President Tinubu and VP Shettima”
By ARIZE NWOBU Headwinds are factors that push against and create negative effects in an economy and tailwinds are factors that push forward and create positive effects in an economy. Major headwinds against Nigeria’s economy include pervasive corruption, insecurity, prebendalism and nepotism, and high cost of governance featuring conspicuous consumption by the political class. Other headwinds … Continue reading “Taming the inflation headwind”
One of the greatest threats to Nigeria’s educational system today is examination malpractice. It has spread across secondary schools, tertiary institutions, and even professional qualifying exams, eroding the credibility of our certificates. In 2025, the West African Examination Council, WAEC, withheld the results of 192,089 candidates over malpractice allegations, while in 2024, no fewer than … Continue reading “Need to tackle exam malpractice”
By FATIMA ABUBAKAR The news that the Federal Government is reviewing Nigeria’s revenue allocation formula with the intention of increasing the share of states has been received with excitement across the country. Vanguard’s editorial of August 22, 2025, “Proposed raise in state allocations,” rightly described the initiative as a new ray of hope for state and … Continue reading “Re: Proposed raise in state allocations”
By Juliet Umeh Nigeria will host its first Rural Connectivity Summit on Wednesday, 22 October 2025, in Lagos, to tackle the digital exclusion of over 20 million Nigerians with no internet access. The summit, with the theme “Rethinking Digital Connectivity to Unlock Rural Economic Potentials,” will bring together telecom operators, regulators, policymakers, technology firms, financial … Continue reading “Nigeria to host first rural connectivity summit as 20m remain offline”