Politics

2027: Fragmented opposition is Jack Okude’s Tinubu presidency

I was just wondering. Why is there a debate about who will win the 2027 presidential election? It’s not child’s play.President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will defeat all the fragmented opposition candidates by a wide margin. Every time I hear anyone argue on this topic, I cringe at the gross lack of political acuity among some Nigerians. Whatever the reason, the …

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Bridging divides through basketball: Musa Kida’s legacy of national unity

Post views: 35 By Wakawaka Sports Since the end of the Nigerian civil war, sport has remained one of the most powerful tools of national unity. No other sector has managed to bring Nigerians of different ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds together like sport has. It has continued to bridge divides, heal old wounds and promote peaceful coexistence across …

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Babcock uses drone surveillance to increase campus security amid growing insecurity

Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, has launched a drone surveillance system as part of measures to beef up security on its campus and nearby communities amid growing security concerns across the country. The institution said the initiative, executed in partnership with information technology company New Horizon, will provide aerial surveillance extending up to a radius of 30 kilometers beyond the …

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Trump withdraws 20% of toll and declares Strait of Hormuz open to all shipping except Iran – THIS END

By Ayo Kehinde US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the Strait of Hormuz will remain open to all international commercial shipping, except ships traveling to and from Iranian ports, while announcing the withdrawal of his proposed 20% transit reimbursement fee in favor of new trade and investment deals with Gulf allies. The announcement marked a significant reversal after …

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain beats France 2-0 to qualify for the final

Spain qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Tuesday after defeating tournament favorites France 2-0 in the semi-finals at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, United States (USA). The goals were scored by Mikel Oyarzabal from a penalty in the first half and Pedro Porro in the 58th minute. It was a tough end for France, who entered …

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Court of Appeal Ruling: ADC faction asks INEC to remove David Mark’s NWC from portal

A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by its national president, Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately remove the names of Senator David Mark and members of his National Working Committee (NWC) from the commission’s portal. The party said the ruling ordered the electoral commission to withdraw recognition from …

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7th SAFETY MENTORSHIP SERIES WITH EMPATHY: BUILD TRUST, PREVENT CONFLICTS

Post views: 114 Social-emotional learning for campus safety AN ALUMNI-DRIVEN COMMUNITY COMMITMENT.FLAGSHIP: FREEDOM 250 ACTIVITIES ORGANIZED BY:USGEAAN-ENUGUUnite. Empower. Transform together. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:Enugu Window to America,Rangers International Football Club Foundation,University of Nigeria Enugu Campus – UNEC Security Department PROGRAM FOCUS:Training of 100 UNEC security personnel on social-emotional learning + REBTTo improve:Productivity | Human relations …

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Family calls for body of Nigerian Army officer killed while rescuing Oyo schoolboy – THIS UPDATE

The family of Lieutenant Ademe Isaac, the Nigerian army officer killed during the rescue operation of kidnapped schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo state, has called for the release of his body for burial in Adamawa state, accusing the military of refusing to hand over his remains despite repeated appeals. Lieutenant Isaac lost his life during the military operation that secured …

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Police begin investigations after the body of a mutilated woman was found in Ondo

The Ondo State Police Command has launched an investigation after the mutilated body of an unidentified woman was discovered in Ondo town. The body was reportedly found on Monday in the GRA area, off Barracks Road, Ondo West Local Government Area. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, confirmed the incident in a statement released to journalists on Tuesday. Jimoh said …

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Wakawaka Sports celebrates Sir Fred Edoreh’s birthday

Post views: 29 By Wakawaka Sports The Managing Director of Silvernews Communication and Publisher of Wakawaka Sports Extra, Mr. Kennedy Onwunali, has extended warm birthday congratulations to the respected sports administrator and philanthropist, Sir Fred Edoreh, in recognition of his immense contribution to the growth of sports and his unwavering commitment to humanity. In a goodwill message, Onwunali described …

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