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A professor in the Department of Political Science, Lagos State University (LASU), Sylvester Odion Akhaine, will on July 23, 2026 deliver the 4th Lateef Jakande Memorial Lecture in Lagos. The lecture holding at the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, from 11am, has the theme: "The Media, INEC, Voters and Path to Credible Elections." Akhaine, a former human rights activist, will be remembered as one of those who fought for return of democracy in Nigeria during the military era. He variously served as general secretary of the Campaign for Democracy and the United Action for Democracy Holder of PhD in Politics obtained…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Friday, 17 July, joined other well-meaning Nigerians in celebrating former Minister of Power, Professor Bart Nnaji, on his 70th birthday, commending the Professor of Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing for coming home to impact the nation. Mbah said Nnaji's decision to return home was the real defining chapter of his life. He added that his administration was committed to building an Enugu State where young people could imagine their future and actualise their potential without necessarily having to leave the country physically. The governor spoke at the International Conference…

By Tony Ezimakor, Abuja, and Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Federal Government on Friday, 17 July, charged three suspects, Abdulrazak Umar (a.k.a. Abu Khalifa/Abu Khalid), Yunusa Musa (a.k.a. Yunusa bin Musa), and Shamsu Adamu Sani (a.k.a. Abu Itisar), over the recent kidnap of children and teachers of a school in OriIre Local Government Area (LGA) of Oyo State. The 10-count charge filed before the Federal High Court, Abuja, by the Department of State Service (DSS), borders on terrorism, kidnapping, concealment, incitement and illegal mining. The three defendants, who hail from Suleja LGA of Niger State, are alleged to have conspired with one…

By our reporter Business activities and vehicular movement were paralyzed following heavy rainfall on Thursday morning (today) which triggered flooding across several communities in Karu Local Government Area (LGA) of Nasarawa State. The downpour, which lasted about one and half hours, left many roads, such as the under construction, multi-lane Mararaba section of the busy Abuja-Keffi Expressway, water-logged. Also affected by flooding were communities such as Kabayi, Mararaba market axis close to the expressway, One Man Village, Gwandara, Sharp Corner, Building Materials Market, Checking Point and parts of Nyanya, where commuters and motorists experienced significant delays in movement. Our correspondent…