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A Kwara-based legal practitioner, Nurudeen Aladodo, shares with TOHEEB OMOTAYO his near-death experience at the hands of operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps at their headquarters in Ilorin Could you walk us through the incident that occurred to you on April 10, 2026, in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State? It was Friday, and I went to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps office to attend to a client, Abdulraheem Omonla. I went there in the company of another client whom I was attending to before I received a call from the client at the NSCDC…

Sometimes, effective governance is not about creating new institutions; it is about placing existing institutions where they can work best. The Federal Government’s decision to relocate the National Agency for the Great Green Wall from Abuja to Kano is one such bold administrative move that deserves commendation. The Great Green Wall is an African-led megaproject originally launched in 2007 by the African Union to combat desertification and land degradation across the Sahel and Sahara regions. Spanning 22 countries from Senegal to Djibouti, the initiative is planting an 8,000 km mosaic of green and productive landscapes to restore fertile land and…

Opendoor, the San Francisco-based online home-buying platform, is shutting down its India operations less than two years after expanding its presence in the country. The decision has become a flashpoint in the debate over whether AI is starting to alter the economics of offshore work. In announcing the decision on Wednesday, CEO Kaz Nejatian cited a push to bring operational work back to the U.S., where Opendoor’s customers are, and a shift toward smaller AI-native teams. The company did not respond to requests for comment on how many employees were affected or how much of the decision was driven by…

The National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Seriake Dickson, has sympathised with aspirants who participated in the party’s recently concluded primaries, acknowledging that the exercise experienced some irregularities. According to a post on his official X handle on Thursday, Dickson said while the primaries were not flawless, members should remain patient with the party as it navigates the challenges associated with its rapid growth. Last night, I had an interview with Arise TV, where I sympathised with our aspirants over some noticeable irregularities in our just-concluded primaries. I noted that, while not claiming that the exercise was perfect, I…

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INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has sounded a loud alarm over Nigeria’s Electoral Act 2026, warning that the removal of indirect primaries has triggered a “silent collapse of internal party democracy” and is steadily concentrating power in the hands of a few political elites. This was as the Social Democratic Party (SDP) distanced itself from a lawsuit challenging the timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The party accused its former National Secretary, Olu Agunloye, of instituting the legal action without the party’s approval. Meanwhile, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and INEC have…

Federal Government Of Nigeria (FGN) NIGERIA and Ethiopia have signed a bilateral agreement that will allow 100 Nigerian nationals serving prison terms in Ethiopia to be transferred back home to complete their sentences in Nigeria. The agreement, known as the Transfer of Sentenced Persons pact, was concluded at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Addis Ababa, marking a significant step in consular and judicial cooperation between both countries. Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and Ethiopia’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Gideon Timothewos, facilitated the diplomatic engagement that led to the signing. Nigeria’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi…

Across South America, a legion of pint-sized Kylians and Neymars will be following the fortunes of the stars to whom they owe their names when the World Cup kicks off on Thursday. But in a year’s time, depending on which players shine, expectant parents may be leaning towards Lamine (Yamal, Spain), Ousmane (Dembele, France), Harry (Kane, England) or Vitinha (Portugal). In Ecuador, which is taking part in its fifth World Cup, the most popular footballers’ names are not those of local stars such as Kendry Paez or Willian Pacho, a two-time Champions League winner with Paris Saint-Germain. Instead, it is…

Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, on Wednesday, appeared on stage for the FIFA World Cup countdown concert in a customised outfit honouring the pupils and teachers recently abducted in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. Turning his highly anticipated pre-tournament performance into an advocacy showcase, Davido spotlighted the security crisis in Nigeria, demanding immediate government action for the victims who remain in captivity. Davido wears jacket bearing names of abducted pupils, teachers in Nigeria for World Cup countdown performance. Credit: X| 5iveAliveWT Davido wears custom “Bring Them Home” jacket for World Cup countdown performance. Credit:…

Nearly four months after the latest Middle East crisis erupted and despite a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran, tensions continue to reverberate across the region and beyond. The UN Security Council held a high-level debate on advancing political solutions in the Middle East on Wednesday, amid continuing conflicts, humanitarian emergencies and concerns over regional stability. Follow live in-depth meetings coverage here. Source link