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Article of faith: The wandering of desire, By Femi Aribisala

Nigeria, Feb. 1 -- Solomon says: "Better is the sight of the eyes than the wandering of desire. This, also, is vanity and grasping for the wind." (Ecclesiastes 6:9) A more modern translation of the ... Read More


Alcaraz topples Djokovic, claims Australian Open, career Grand Slam

Nigeria, Feb. 1 -- Carlos Alcaraz did not just win the Australian Open on Sunday; he redrew tennis history. The Spaniard swept past Novak Djokovic in a four-set classic on Rod Laver Arena to claim hi... Read More


MOVIE REVIEW: 'Koleoso 10' shows signs of fatigue as story begins to repeat itself

Nigeria, Feb. 1 -- Cast: Ibrahim Yekini, Akinfolarin Olamide, Kevin Ikeduba, Jumai Sanni, Ogboluke, Irewole Olaniyan, Kemi Apesin, Adeniyi Stephen, Ololu Damilola, Jimoh Uthman Olamilekan, Ojumola Bel... Read More


INTERVIEW: Studying French at 78 taught me discipline, not fear - UNILAG's oldest PhD graduate

Nigeria, Feb. 1 -- At the just-concluded 56th convocation ceremony of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), the Vice-Chancellor, Folasade Ogunsola, announced that 78-year-old Hammid Taju was the oldest Ph... Read More


Gas, gunboats, and guarantees, By 'Mide Alabi

Nigeria, Feb. 1 -- The first time I met Dr Babs Omotowa, the former CEO of Nigeria LNG, I was struck by how calm he seemed. It was surprising because, if you've read his book, From Storeroom to Boardr... Read More


National security reflections on Maitatsine, Bullum-Kuttu and Boko Haram uprisings, By Samuel Aruwan

Nigeria, Feb. 1 -- The purpose of this reflection is to review the chronic inaction and absence of decisive approaches that have undermined national security, resulting in bloodshed and immense human ... Read More


Malami, Dasuki and the irony of power, By Ifeanyi Favour Ogochukwu

Nigeria, Feb. 1 -- "What goes around comes around," the old saying warns - a timeless reminder that power is fleeting and authority, when exercised without restraint, often returns to confront its wie... Read More


Government will look after families of suspected coupists - Defence Minister

Nigeria, Feb. 1 -- Nigeria's Defence Minister, Christopher Musa, has said the government will ensure families of military officers accused of plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu are not abando... Read More


First HoldCo's impairment charge jumped 75% in 2025

Nigeria, Feb. 1 -- First Holdco Plc recorded a 75.5 per cent surge in impaired credit provision in 2025, compared to 2024, according to its unaudited financial statements issued on Friday, causing the... Read More


A Time in Hell: Ukrainians share stories from Russia's detention centres

Nigeria, Feb. 1 -- Konstantin Davydenko spent seven years serving a sentence imposed by the Russian Supreme Court in Crimea, which found him guilty of being a Ukrainian spy. He was locked in a prison... Read More