Despite ban, increasing fatalities, illegal mining persists in Zamfara
In this piece, MUHAMMAD SABIU reports the terrifying trend of illegal mining in Zamfara State despite government ban, and the…
Guaranteeing availability of life-saving health commodities: The YODMA story
THE Yobe State Government on Thursday, May 27, held a breakfast meeting with State Commissioners for Health to share lessons…
At sixth Atanda conference, Falola, others seek devolution of power
In remembering the scholarship of foremost historian, the late Professor J.A. Atanda, scholars, traditional rulers and other stakeholders led by…
With Oyo’s resettlement centre, beggars get new lease on life
The evacuation of beggars and homeless people from Jembewon area, Sabo, Ibadan to the resettlement centre in Akinyele Local Government…
At sixth Atanda conference, Falola, others seek devolution of power
In remembering the scholarship of foremost historian, the late Professor J.A. Atanda, scholars, traditional rulers and other stakeholders led by…
Sickle cell disease: Living well in a COVID-19 pandemic
It is the annual celebration of the World Sickle Cell Day and this year, there are many factors people living…
UN cries out: 4.4 million North Eastern Nigerians dying of hunger
ALTHOUGH a seismic event, the death of Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau last month after his base was overrun by…
Drug trafficking: Harvest of suspects in Lagos
Suddenly there was a burst of drug activities at the Lagos airport so much that the regularity would suggest that…
Bedridden for 17 years, 39-year-old man pleads to stay alive
EMORI Imo Daniel turned 39 on June 6, 2021. He had left Community Secondary Commercial School in Adadama Abi Local…
British Airways Dreamliner 787 nose collapses at Heathrow Airport
A British Airways plane's nose collapsed on the tarmac at Heathrow Airport today seriously injuring a crew member - after…
Fear of substandard cylinders poses threat to gas consumption
Adetola Bademosi reports that increasing cases of substandard LPG cylinders threaten the utilisation of domestic gas. Despite the growing demand…
Benin’s ancient moat wall turned dumpsite
In this piece, HENDRIX OLIOMOGBE reports stakeholders’ worry over the state of the ancient Benin moat and wall, and efforts…
Farm invasion: Govt should be decisive, enough of visitations —Iseyin farmers
For the farming community in Òlémo Village in Gboro area, Iseyin Local Government area of Oyo State, life is not…
Teaching Timber, Building Futures: Queen Aguma’s Classroom-to-Industry Impact
In an era when durable, low‑toxicity materials are essential to affordable housing and sustainable infrastructure, Queen Aguma has emerged as…
Lagos-Ibadan railway: Different stations, different phases
A few hours before President Muhammdu Buhari commissioned the Lagos-Ibadan railway project as completed, JUSTICE NWAFOR joined the train and…
At forum, pupils emphasise importance of literacy
Over the years, Literacy experts and ambassadors across the world have through research, claimed that there is a high literacy…
NYSC: Still relevant or due for the thrash can?
Following the bill which called for the scrapping of the almost 48 years old national youth scheme, known as National…
Day of joy for Oyo farmers as Makinde revives Ilaju Gaari factory built by Awolowo
IILAJU is a farming village tucked deep inside the very agrarian Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State. Forty nine …
How we stole cars in Nigeria and sold them off in Burkina Faso —Robbery gang members
ONE of the five suspected members of a trans-border robbery gang paraded by the Oyo State police command recently was…
Ajilesoro: Redefining Representation in Ife Federal Constituency
Every citizen, regardless of gender, religion or tribe, has certain expectation or the other from government. These desires are not…
