By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI PLAYER RATINGS AND PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS Super Eagles Player Ratings: Nwabali Leads Nigeria to Bronze Over Egypt THE Super Eagles claimed third place at AFCON 2025 after defeating Egypt 4–2 on penalties following a 0-0 draw. A closer look at individual performances highlights standout and underwhelming contributions. Stanley Nwabali – 9/10: The star […]
By ANITA KNIGHT What the New FG–ASUU Agreement Means for Students and Lecturers THE Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have signed a landmark agreement that could finally end years of instability in Nigeria’s public university system. The deal, which comes after a 17-year cycle of strikes and negotiations, replaces the […]
By HALIMA TAKWAS Nigerian Army Troops Disrupt Kidnap Plot, Rescue Two in Taraba TROOPS of the Nigerian Army under the 6 Brigade, Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke, have successfully foiled a kidnapping and armed robbery attempt along the Wukari–Ikyior Road in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State, rescuing two victims during a swift […]
Algeria Threatens Legal Action After AFCON 2025 Exit to Nigeria ALGERIA have signalled their intention to pursue legal action against the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following their elimination from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations by Nigeria. The North African side crashed out of the tournament after a 2–0 quarter-final defeat to the Super […]
By JULIET EKANEM A Reunion of Minds: Scholars Celebrate Biodun Jeyifo’s 80th Birthday in Ibadan THE city of Ibadan played host to a rare convergence of literary minds on 9 January 2026 as scholars, writers and publishers gathered to honour Professor Biodun Jeyifo at 80. The event, held at the Tunde Odunlade Arts Gallery in […]
By ABDUL AHMED (A. A.) RUFUS COAS Emphasises Need for Strategic Military Collaboration THE Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has said Nigeria’s security environment now requires more robust and strategic military partnerships to effectively counter emerging threats. General Shaibu made the statement while receiving the United States Defence Attaché to Nigeria, Lieutenant […]
Law Does Not Manage Embarrassment IN many Nigerian homes, silence is often mistaken for resolution. When a married man impregnates a house-help, families scramble to contain reputational damage. But the law does not exist to protect social standing. It exists to protect rights—especially the rights of a child. From a legal standpoint, pregnancy immediately transforms […]
By MELVIN KOFFA Justice on Trial: When the Powerful Outsmart the Law NIGERIA is steadily sliding into a dangerous paradox: a country rich in laws but poor in justice. Across political parties, regions and administrations, public office has come to be viewed less as a platform for service and more as a gateway to wealth […]
Climate Pressure Pushes Farmers Toward Solar Irrigation AS climate change continues to disrupt rainfall patterns and threaten food security across Nigeria, smallholder farmers are urging the Federal Government to subsidise solar-powered irrigation systems as a practical solution for sustaining agricultural production year-round. The call follows a comprehensive research conducted by climate-focused non-governmental organisation, YELF Climate […]
By ANITA KNIGHT Nobel Committee Clarifies Peace Prize Rule After Machado Gifts Medal to Trump THE Norwegian Nobel Committee has issued a firm clarification that the Nobel Peace Prize cannot be transferred to another individual — even after Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado presented her 2025 Nobel Peace Prize medal to US President Donald […]