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What makes the Yorubas tick (9), By Sunday Adelaja

Nigeria, June 8 -- How to Gain Access into the Yoruba Elite Circle of Influence I've received so many calls and messages saying these articles should be turned into a book, especially for the benefit... Read More


Should Jonathan run (away)?, By Wole Olaoye

Nigeria, June 8 -- If Dr Goodluck Jonathan were my brother, I would find a quiet place to have a heart-to-heart fraternal talk with him. Don't Run "My dear brother, God has been so kind to you that ... Read More


FIFA World Cup 2026: Durable themes in troubled times, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

Nigeria, June 8 -- When the FIFA World Cup kicks off on 11 June, Nigeria will be on the menu but not as a competitor. Nigerian musician, Burna Boy, will headline the opening ceremony in a duet with Co... Read More


Iran attacks Israel for the first time since ceasefire

Nigeria, June 8 -- Iran has fired multiple missiles at Israel, marking an escalation of the three-month-long regional war, which has led to the death of thousands in the Middle East. The missiles tar... Read More


Adelabu's Sister's Abduction: Oyo police chief worried over failure of neighbours to report kidnappers' hideout

Nigeria, June 8 -- The Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Abimbola Olugbenga, on Sunday led journalists and security personnel to a residential premises in Araromi Quarters, Ayegun North, Oluyole Local... Read More


Ekiti Poll: PDP alleges abductions, intimidation of members, fingers government

Nigeria, June 8 -- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State on Sunday alleged that some of its members were abducted during midnight raids in the Ikere-Ekiti area. The party accused the All ... Read More


Article of Faith: By the stripes of the prophet, By Femi Aribisala

Nigeria, June 8 -- As a new believer, the Lord asked me one of His intriguing questions. He said: "Femi, would you like to be a prophet?" I did not answer. The last thing I wanted to be was a prophet... Read More


Portugal vs Nigeria: Injury rules Ogbu out of Super Eagles friendly

Nigeria, June 7 -- The Super Eagles have suffered a setback ahead of next week's international friendly against Portugal after defender Igho Ogbu sustained an injury during training in Lisbon. Team o... Read More


SPECIAL REPORT: Failing waste system leaves Lagos roads buried in trash

Nigeria, June 7 -- Flies hover around heaps of rotting waste a few metres from Christian Mbalisigwe's point-of-sale (POS) stand at the Jakande roundabout in Ejigbo, Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Area ... Read More


Saraki urges investment in youth sports after Yohanna's remarkable rise to the Premier League

Nigeria, June 7 -- Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has described the remarkable rise of Nigerian teenager Zadok Yohanna as proof of the transformative power of sports. He is calling on authoriti... Read More