Category: News
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PROTECTING CHILDREN IN WAR IS CRUCIAL FOR LASTING PEACE – UN
UN warns that child soldiers remain a global crisis, with thousands still exploited in conflicts. The UN’s Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, Vanessa Frazier, has raised the alarm over the continued use of children in warfare, marking the International Day against the Use of Child Soldiers. Frazier highlighted that violations are most severe…
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ALAKE VOWS JUSTICE FOR POLICE OFFICER KILLED IN NIGER MINING CLASH
Minister says killers of slain officer will be “smoked out” as crackdown on illegal mining intensifies. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has vowed that those behind the killing of a police officer during an anti-illegal mining operation in Niger State will face the full weight of the law. The officer was part…
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LPPC CRACKS DOWN ON ‘BLUE SILK’ TITLE, SAYS ONLY SAN IS RECOGNISED
Committee warns lawyers: there’s no shortcut to the prestigious Silk rank. The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has cautioned lawyers against using the title “Blue Silk,” declaring it has no legal backing and is not recognised under Nigerian law. In a statement signed by the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, the committee…
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HOLD GOVERNORS RESPONSIBLE FOR GRASSROOTS DEVELOPMENT — INSTITUTE
Think tank says real development happens at state and local levels, not just in Abuja. The The Progressive Institute has urged Nigerians to demand accountability from state governors and local government chairmen, stressing that the Federal Government has constitutional limits when it comes to grassroots development. Speaking in Abuja, Director-General Lanre Adebayo said governance is…
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20,000 FOREIGN VISITORS SET FOR FInAB 2026 IN COTONOU
Nigeria takes centre stage as global arts festival grows bigger and bolder. No fewer than 20,000 international participants are expected at the 2026 edition of the Festival International des Arts du Bénin (FInAB), scheduled for Feb. 20 to March 1 in Cotonou, Benin Republic. The projection, unveiled at a Lagos media briefing, signals the festival’s…
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RESERVED SEATS FOR WOMEN GAINS MOMENTUM WITH REMI TINUBU’S BACKING
North-West campaign intensifies as bill to boost women’s representation gathers high-level endorsements. The Reserved Seats for Women Campaign is picking up steam nationwide, following endorsements from Nigeria’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu, and other key political stakeholders. North-West Coordinator, Amb. Aisha Yau, says the support base has widened significantly, thanks to aggressive mobilisation and door-to-door advocacy…
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REVIEW MINIMUM WAGE TO MATCH REALITY, DON TELLS FG
“Let my wage take me home” — expert says current pay no longer reflects cost of living. An Industrial Relations expert at the University of Ilorin, Prof. Ismaila Kadiri, has urged the Federal Government to review the minimum wage upward to reflect today’s rising cost of living. Delivering the university’s 296th Inaugural Lecture titled “Let…
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EUN UNVEILS EUROPEAN-STYLE MODEL TO SHAKE UP NIGERIA’S UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
Skills, global partnerships and zero strikes — Abuja varsity says it’s ready to disrupt the status quo. The Vice-Chancellor of the European University of Nigeria (EUN), Prof. Emmanuel Ibezim, says the institution is set to “disrupt” Nigeria’s tertiary education space with a European-aligned, innovation-driven model. Speaking at the university’s unveiling in Abuja, Ibezim described EUN…
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NDLEA NABS 64 BAGS OF CANNABIS HIDDEN IN CEMENT TRUCK IN KANO
Suspected drugs intercepted en route to Adamawa as driver lands in custody. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 64 bags of suspected cannabis sativa cleverly concealed inside a cement-loaded trailer along the Zaria–Kano Road. According to the Kano Strategic Command, the truck — loaded with Dangote cement — left Obajana in Kogi…
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HEARTBREAK HITS OUTSHINE LOVE SONGS THIS VALENTINE — SPOTIFY DATA
Turns out, Nigerians are streaming more tears than roses this season. According to new data from Spotify, heartbreak — not romance — dominated Nigerians’ playlists in the build-up to Valentine’s Day. The platform revealed a massive surge in “yearn playlists,” jumping 305% from 2024 to 2025, and rising another 170% from 2025 to 2026. Mood-led…
