Opinion

On “Terror resurgence stalls Zulum’s resettlement, economic recovery drive,” by Abubakar M. Kareto

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Today, March 24, 2026, one of the seasoned journalists in Borno, Olatunji Omirin, wrote an article titled “Terror resurgence stalls Zulum’s resettlement, economic recovery drive” in the Business Day Newspaper. I had the chance to contribute. The main focus of the report was the

Opinion

The Geopolitics of Greed: How America-Israel military ambition toppled global, Nigerian markets with crude oil soaring above $100 USD, by Abubakar M. Kareto

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Crude oil prices have surged toward the $110 mark as of March 9, 2026, driven by a massive supply shock following escalating conflict in the Middle East and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. While benchmark prices are currently trading just above $100, some contracts have already breached $104 in volatile trading. Analysts […]

Security

Ladi Kwali: The talented hands that shaped not just clay, but history

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In the picture above, renowned Nigerian potter Ladi Kwali is captured during the “Nigerian Pottery on Show” exhibition in London on 14 June 1962. This moment is memorable for being more than just an exhibition, it reflects the quiet pride of a woman whose hands shaped not only clay, but history. Ladi Kwali, deeply rooted […]

Historiciti

Chania: An ancient Greek city with value and historical significance, by Gift Luckson

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Chania, also sometimes romanised as Hania, is a city in Greece and the capital of the Chania regional unit. It lies along the north-west coast of the island of Crete, about 70 km (43 mi) west of Rethymno and 145 km (90 mi) west of Heraklion. Background  The municipality has 111,375 inhabitants (2021). This consists […]

Root

Blanche Kelso Bruce: From slavery to becoming the first elected African American U.S. Senator, by Gift Luckson

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Blanche Kelso Bruce (March 1, 1841 – March 17, 1898) was an American politician who represented Mississippi as a Republican in the United States Senate from 1875 to 1881. Slavery Born into slavery in Prince Edward County, Virginia, he went on to become the first elected African American senator to serve a full term (Hiram […]

SPORTS

The nerves and strength of winning at an older age, by Gift Luckson

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The air in the arena was thick with the scent of floor wax and nervous energy. For Leo, the “twilight of his career” wasn’t just a phrase sports commentators used—it was the dull ache in his left knee every time he pivoted. ​At thirty-six, Leo was the oldest player in the league. He was the […]

Tribute

Bukar Abba Ibrahim: A leading political figure and revolutionary from Yobe

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Bukar Abba Ibrahim (October 1950 – 4 February 2024) was a Nigerian politician who served as the senator representing Yobe East senatorial district from 2007 to 2019. He previously served twice as the governor of Yobe State from 1992 to 1993 and from 1999 to 2007. Bukar Abba Ibrahim was born in October 1950. He […]

Crime news

Police arrest Pastor, two others over possession of human parts in Ibadan

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Three men have been arrested in Ibadan for allegedly possessing and selling suspected human parts following a stop-and-search operation by the Oyo State Police Command. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Ayanlade Olayinka, said the suspects were apprehended along the Adekile area of Agugu after a patrol team intercepted an […]

Opinion

2027: Reckoning or missed opportunity?, by Engr. Bello Gwarzo Abdullahi, FNSE

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There is no denying it—Nigeria is passing through one of its most difficult political periods in recent memory. The reality is stark: a leadership class increasingly preoccupied with retaining power, while insecurity, economic hardship, and social strain continue to weigh heavily on ordinary citizens. The national mood is tense, and all indicators point in one […]

Column

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Muhammad Hassan Sale: The demise of an academic, one death too many, by Prof. M. K. Othman 2010 was a year I was traumatised by the death and tragedy of my former students and colleagues when I was burdened with the task of identifying their bodies Engr Joseph Mohammed and his classmate, who were involved […]