“When beggars die, there are no comets seen; heaven themselves blaze forth the death of princes” – spoken by Calpurnia, Julius Caesar’s wife, in William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. At first, I took little interest in the Uromi massacre for obvious reasons. How many of such assaults on our sensibilities do we suffer on a daily basis? So, any time I come across them – incessantly – on social media, especially when the authors are kind enough to warn viewers to beware, I delete and move away! To maintain one’s good health in today’s Nigeria, one must learn to go to...

Tens of thousands of protesters flooded the streets of major US cities on Saturday to oppose the divisive policies of President Donald Trump, in the largest demonstrations since his return to the White House . Opponents of the Republican president’s policies — from government staffing cuts to trade tariffs and eroding civil liberties — rallied in Washington, New York, Houston, Florida, Colorado and Los Angeles, among other locations. “I am so angry, I’m so mad, all the time, yes. A bunch of privileged, white alleged rapists are controlling our country. It’s not great,” said New York painter Shaina Kesner, 43,...

The Shi’ites have threatened to sue the Federal Government and the Nigerian Army if their members, including no fewer than 60 minors, allegedly arrested and detained, are not released . A team of lawyers, led by Barrister Bala Dakum, including Barrister Yushau Uthman, disclosed this on Friday, while speaking with newsmen on the recent alleged attack on their members in Abuja It would be recalled that on March 28, 2025, members of the Islamic group, while on a peaceful procession to mark the International Quds Day, allegedly came under attack by the officers of the Nigerian Army. Reacting to the...

OPERATION LAFIYA JAMAA has achieved a significant breakthrough in Taraba State, with troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation WHIRL STROKE neutralizing 3 bandits and destroying several camps in Karim Lamido Local Government Area. The operation, conducted on April 5, 2025, targeted suspected bandits’ hideouts in Achalle and Chibi. The military operation resulted in the neutralization of 3 bandits, destruction of several makeshift camps used by the criminals, and recovery of arms and ammunition, including 2 motorcycles, 1 AK-47 magazine, and 13 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition. There will be no safe haven for terrorists and criminal elements in...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Prof. Nasir Abdul’salam, a distinguished professor of geophysics and former Head of the Physics Department at the University of Abuja, as the new Managing Director of Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited (ASCL), with effect from Thursday, 4th April, 2025. Abdul’salam’s appointment marks a significant step towards revitalising the nation’s steel industry. As a respected academic and administrator, he played a pivotal role in advancing research, fostering innovation, and mentoring future scientists in the field of geophysics. Beyond academia, Abdul’salam brings a wealth of experience in steel development, mining, and geosciences. Until his...

The Ogun State chapter of the Coalition of Nigerian Youth on Security and Safety Affairs (CONYSSA) has commended the state government for its swift response to the rising security concerns at Sagamu Interchange . Following increasing reports of violent attacks on innocent citizens in the area, a joint operation was carried out under the bridge by Amotekun operatives and officers of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to address criminal activities. Commander Aare Akinrombi Femi, the State Coordinator of CONYSSA, lauded the government’s proactive measures in tackling the security threats, emphasizing the importance of ensuring the safety of residents and travelers....