By Sunday Dare On Monday this week, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu departs for a two-day official visit to the Republic of Türkiye. The stated agenda—military cooperation and trade partnership—is precise. But the subtext is broader: Nigeria is recalibrating its partnerships toward countries that combine strategic geography, industrial depth, security capability, and an instinct for pragmatic diplomacy. Few nations fit that description as naturally as Türkiye, making this visit not just a sentimental jaunt but a strategic engagement, strengthening our official ties, since Turkey established diplomatic presence in Nigeria in 1962. Türkiye: Where Civilizations Converge Long before modern states, the lands…
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Four months after being invited for questioning, Ms. Memunat Ajoke Olubando and former Senator Domingo Obende have not appeared before the police in connection with a reported $250,000 loan dispute and a contested claim over a Lekki property linked to prominent industrialist, Chief Razaq Okoya, CON. The matter is under investigation following petitions submitted to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Lagos State Commissioner of Police by Chief Okoya, his wife, Chief (Mrs.) Shade Okoya, and their company, RAO Investment Property Company Limited. According to sources familiar with the case, the dispute involved a claim by Senator Obende…
Osun State University (UNIOSUN) has recorded another landmark achievement in its quest to produce globally competitive graduates, following the international recognition of one of its alumni, Dr. Temitope Adeniyi, who recently emerged as the only Nigerian among 100 scientists honoured by UNESCO. Dr. Adeniyi’s achievement was highlighted in an interview published by The Punch newspaper on 9 January, under the headline “Why I Emerged Only Nigerian Among 100 Scientists Honoured by UNESCO – US-Based Scientist.” The recognition has continued to attract national and international attention, further underscoring the quality of academic training and intellectual foundation provided by Osun State University.…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recorded a major breakthrough in its nationwide anti-narcotics operations with the arrest of a Brazilian national carrying heroin worth over ₦3 billion at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The suspect, Ms. Ingrid Rosa Benevides, a 30-year-old private security officer from Brazil, was apprehended last Friday, 23 January, 2025 shortly after arriving in Nigeria aboard Qatar Airways flight QR1431. NDLEA operatives acted on credible intelligence, leading to a thorough search of her checked-in luggage. During the search, officers discovered 21 factory-sealed packets of Brazilian coffee concealed in two suitcases. Further examination revealed…
By Yarima Haruna, Birnin Kebbi The Emir of Zuru, Alhaji Muhammad Sanusi Mika’ilu Sami Gomo lll, has requested the Ministry of Defence to establish additional military formations in Zuru Emirate of Kebbi State to tackle the persistent armed banditry in the area . The Emir made this request during a courtesy visit to Defence Minister General Christopher Musa, commending Governor Nasir Idris’s efforts to addressing the security issues. He explained that his mission to the Minister was to, among other things congratulate him on what he called “well deserved” appointment. While acknowledging the immeasurable support General Christopher Musa has been…
On this International Day of Education 2026, I call on us to reflect on this years’ theme “AI and Education: Preserving Human Agency in a World of Automation.” Education remains the most powerful tool for acquiring knowledge, values, creativity, and ethical judgment needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving, technology-driven world. As we embrace Artificial Intelligence and innovation, we must ensure that technology serves humanity, not the other way around. Humans must remain the drivers of AI, harnessing innovation while preserving the values that define us and sustain development. In Nigeria, our priority is to invest in quality, inclusive education…
By Lanre Adewole Let’s begin with a famous admonition of Jesus in Matthew 7:1-6. He says “Do not judge or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye’, when all the time there is a plank in your own…
The Chairman of the Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Mr Chiedu Ebie, has expressed optimism that talents discovered at the Niger Delta Games will represent the country at international sporting events such as the Olympics, Commonwealth Games, and the All-Africa Games. Speaking during a strategic retreat organised by the consultant for the 2nd Niger Delta Games, Dunamis Icon Limited, in Benin City, Edo State, Ebie endorsed the idea of holding sessions to review and project plans for successful games. He stated: “The Board of the NDDC wants to make the games our legacy project, such that…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a 65-year-old woman, Hauwa Abulazeez, for allegedly supplying cannabis to Boko Haram terrorists during a security operation conducted on Friday, 23 January, 2026, in Askira Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. The arrest was confirmed on Sunday, 25 January, 2026 by the Media Information Officer of Joint Task Force North-East, Operation Hadin Kai, Captain Sani Uba, who said the suspect was believed to be a key link in the drug supply chain sustaining terrorist operations in the area. According to the military, Abulazeez allegedly supplied illicit drugs to…
Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Minister of Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has warned that the All Progressives Congress (APC) risks weakening its electoral prospects in the 2027 general election if it drops a Northern Muslim from President Bola Tinubu’s re-election ticket. Musawa made the assertion on Sunday, 25 January, 2026 during a recent episode of Mic On Show with journalist Seun Okinbaloye, amid growing speculation that the ruling party may reconsider the Muslim–Muslim ticket adopted in the 2023 presidential election. According to the Minister, removing Vice President Kashim Shettima or replacing him with a running mate who is…