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Resurgent jihadist attacks, huge cuts in foreign aid and a spiralling cost of living: hunger is looming in northeastern Nigeria, where more than a million people face starvation. Before insurgency upended daily life, Damboa was a regional farming hub. Today it stands on the frontline of survival. Located around 90 kilometres (55 miles) south of Borno state capital Maiduguri, the town lies on the fringes of the Sambisa forest, a game reserve turned jihadist enclave. While Nigeria’s 16-year-old insurgency has slowed since violence peaked around 2015, attacks have picked up since the beginning of the year due to a myriad…

The Chairman of Ilorin East Local Government Area of Kwara State, Lukman Agbelere, has allegedly halted a multi-million naira hospital renovation project facilitated by the lawmaker representing Kwara Central, Senator Saliu Mustapha. The project, a federal government intervention reportedly valued at N200 million, was targeted at upgrading a Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) in Awodi, a community in Gambari Ward II of Ilorin East LGA. In a video that surfaced online on Monday, Mr. Agbelere confirmed his decision to stop the project, citing political loyalty to the Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. Speaking in Yoruba, he described Senator Mustapha as an…

Chelsea star Tosin Adarabioyo can play for England’s Three Lions or the Super Eagles of Nigeria, but he is yet to choose Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo had confirmed that he is yet to make a decision on whether to play for Nigeria or England at senior level, Soccernet.ng reports. Adarabioyo has made steady progress since joining Chelsea from Fulham in a free transfer last year. He has won the UEFA Conference League and the FIFA Club World Cup with the Londoners, registering 41 appearances with five goals and one assists. Tosin Adarabioyo celebrating Chelsea’s Conference League win (Photo by Imago)…

Security challenges in the South-East are leading to the enactment of multiple ad hoc security laws in the region. But turning the tide requires more than just new measures in city centres, LAWRENCE NJOKU reports. Heightened killings, kidnappings, abductions for ritual purposes, activities of secessionist groups, men of the underworld, as well as those of some native doctors, among others, have forced some states in the South-East, especially Enugu and Anambra, to push for new laws, and a review of security strategies to contain emerging threats. While many residents of urban areas in the region somehow sleep with their two…

The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, said that his administration has put in place measures that would promote agriculture and ensure food security for the state and the nation at large. The governor stated this at the launch of the N500 billion Produce for Lagos, an off-take guarantee fund, an agricultural initiative, held at the Lagos House, Ikeja. One of the measures the governor noted is the creation of the State Farmers’ Information Management System, where information about the number, location, what they produce, and the size of their farms can be easily accessed at the press of a…

• Govs hold closed-door session ahead of today’s parley• Tinubu’s 2027 gamble could backfire without Shettima, says Baba-Ahmed• Former President Buhari to be honoured at NEC meeting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will lead top figures of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting today. He will be joined by Vice President Kashim Shettima, former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, former governors, and members of the National Working Committee (NWC). The meeting marks the party’s first major gathering since the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari. According to sources, a brief session will be held in…

Experts have emphasized the importance of self-care as a cost-effective and sustainable approach to strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare system. They said integrating self-care into national health strategies could significantly reduce pressure on overstretched health facilities while improving access for individuals and communities. They made this known on Tuesday at the virtual self-care awareness-building workshop for media professionals organized by the White Ribbon Alliance Nigeria, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, and the Self-care Trailblazer Group, themed “Media as a catalyst for advancing self-care for sexual, reproductive, and maternal health in Nigeria.” Self-care, according to the World Health Organization, is…

Nigerian striker Umar Sadiq is facing a fresh wave of uncertainty after being left out of Real Sociedad’s pre-season tour to Japan, signalling a likely end to his spell with the Basque outfit. The 28-year-old, who joined Sociedad from Almería in 2022 for €20 million, has endured a turbulent time at the club, struggling with injuries and inconsistency. After spending the latter half of last season on loan at Valencia, where he netted six goals in 19 matches, the Super Eagles forward returned to San Sebastián. However, Umar Sadiq has been omitted from the club’s trip to Asia and their…

In SummaryAfrica experienced a 75% surge in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2024, reaching a historic $97 billion, marking a significant rebound from previous years.Egypt attracted $46.58 billion in FDI in 2024, accounting for nearly half of Africa’s total FDI inflows, driven by major infrastructure projects and strategic economic reforms.The surge in FDI was notably concentrated in sectors such as energy, infrastructure, and digital services, reflecting investor confidence in Africa’s evolving economic landscape.Deep Dive!!In 2025, Africa has witnessed a remarkable surge in foreign capital inflows, with total foreign direct investment (FDI) reaching unprecedented levels across the continent, as highlighted in…

A Federal High Court sitting in Awka, Anambra State, yesterday, dismissed a case brought against the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its governorship candidate, Nicholas Ukachukwu, over his nomination as the governorship candidate of the party for the November 8 poll. The court dismissed the case as lacking in merit. One of the contenders, Valentine Ozigbo, had opposed the duo over what he described as a faulty process that produced the winner.  In dismissing the suit, the court noted that the Supreme Court, in previously decided cases, had stressed that the decision of membership of political parties was a prerogative of the…