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“Fear of Trump is not the beginning of wisdom. But it is time to proceed with caution, with clear eyes and a steady hand.” As a child, whenever I refused to eat or take bitter traditional medicine, my mother threatened to call Werekaci, the unstable and aggressive man who lived at the end of our street. The fear alone was …

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a former councilor in Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area of ​​Lagos State following credible intelligence linking him to the sale and smuggling of illegal drugs. NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Babafemi said the 45-year-old suspect, who is currently a …

Experts in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector have defended the pricing structure of the Dangote Refinery, accusing some fuel companies of trying to squeeze the refinery and misleading the public about the recent increase in petrol prices. Experts say that reports suggesting that the latest adjustments made by the refinery are solely responsible for the recent increase in fuel prices are …

The Managing Director/CEO of Polaris Bank, Kayode Lawal, has reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to creating an enabling environment, where women can thrive professionally and financially. Lawal, in a statement issued to reporters to commemorate International Women’s Day (IWD) 2026 on Sunday, said the bank has joined the global community in celebrating IWD. He reiterated the bank’s commitment to promoting gender …

The People’s Democratic Party Governors’ Forum on Sunday called for calm ahead of the Court of Appeal’s decision on the party’s leadership crisis. The appeals court will deliver its ruling on the matter later Monday. The governors made this call in a statement issued by the Director General of the Forum, Dr. Emmanuel Agbo in Abuja. “We urge our members, …

..The Committee rejects Ojulari’s explanation as inadequate … Kyari, former officials will appear before MPs Daud Olatunji The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has expressed dissatisfaction with explanations offered by the leadership of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited over the alleged ₦210 trillion discrepancies discovered in the company’s financial records. Committee Chairman, Senator Aliyu Wadada, said clarifications provided by …

Investors in Nigerian equities earned N2.67 trillion at the close of trading last week This follows an increase in equity capitalization to N126.4 trillion from N123.7 trillion recorded last week. Likewise, the All-Share Index (ASI) appreciated by 2.16% closing the week at 196,968 from 192,826.78 recorded in the previous week. The market performance was supported by the strong performance of …

Chika Orji, Program Manager/Communications Focal Point at the Smallscale Women Farmers Organization in Nigeria (SWOFON) and AWARD GASP Policy Fellow, raised the alarm that post-harvest losses are one of the major structural barriers that keep women farmers excluded from full participation in society. Chike noted this in an interview with Blueprint to commemorate the 2026 International Women’s Day celebration, with …

A week ago, Lebanon was “in relatively good shape”, Jeanine Hennis‑Plasschaert, the UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon, said in a statement. press statement. The armed forces expanded the authority of the State, long-promised reforms were finally implemented, and preparations for legislative elections were underway. A major loan from the World Bank is set to speed up reconstruction, and improved diplomatic …

To mark International Women’s Day, a human rights defender anonymously shares her story. Last week I had to attend the funeral of one of our relatives. On the way, near the intersection, I saw a car stopped at a traffic light. Suddenly, I realized there were Taliban members there. They call it Muhtasibeen – I don’t know exactly in English. …