The battle within
Over the past few weeks, Nigerians have once again been confronted with troubling reports of kidnappings, attacks on communities, sexual violence, and
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The example of the Republic of Benin Republic
I am impressed by the alacrity shown by the newly elected President of the Republic of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, upon assuming duty. In just a few days,
Between Oyo and Borno abductions
On Sunday, May 31 2026, the Federal Government sent a high-powered delegation to Oyo State. The delegation, which was led by President Bola Ahmed Tinu
May 29, 1966: A schoolboy’s longest day
1966 was Nigeria’s Annus Horribilis (a Latin phrase meaning a horrible year) without a doubt. Barely a fortnight into the New Year, on January 15, the
Chibok, Dapchi, now Oriire: Is this season 3 of pre‑election abductions
On Friday, 15 May 2026, Nigeria witnessed something unprecedented: coordinated school abductions carried out simultaneously in the Southwest and the N