Category: Opinion

From Uniform to ‘Korope’: Retired CSP Turns Mini-Bus Driver, Alleges Brutality by Former Colleagues in Lagos

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Isiagu Joseph, a retired Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP), has leveled serious allegations against a serving Inspector, claiming he was assaulted and humiliated for operating a commercial mini-bus (Korope) in Lagos. The retired senior officer describes a harrowing encounter where his former colleagues allegedly targeted him despite his years of service. Recounting the ordeal, Joseph stated that the confrontation occurred on January 8, 2026, near the Alausa Secretariat. He alleges that the Inspector subjected him to a physical assault and verbal abuse, purportedly claiming that a retired CSP driving a…

Emir Sanusi: My Journey to a Law Degree

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In a remarkable blend of traditional authority and academic humility, the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has officially resumed his studies as a law undergraduate at Northwest University, Kano Nigeria. Following his Thursday lectures, the monarch revealed that pursuing a Law degree has been a lifelong dream and a necessary tool for building a more equitable society. Already an accomplished scholar with a Ph.D in Sharia and a background in Economics from ABU Zaria, Sanusi’s return to the classroom as a 200-level student serves as a powerful testament…

Stabilisation Is Not Enough: Okonjo-Iweala Pushes FG for Job Growth

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), stated on Wednesday, January 22, that Nigeria must pivot its economic strategy from stabilization toward job creation and the aggressive pursuit of global investments. She shared these insights during a fireside chat at Nigeria House on the sidelines of the ongoing World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. As you said, some good reforms are being pursued right now. I think they need to yield into job creation,” she said. “This is what I also said to His Excellency, Mr President, that…

How Multiple Micronutrient Supplements Are Enhancing Maternal and Child Health in Bauchi

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By Bashir Hassan Abubakar In September last year, the Bauchi State Government—in partnership with UNICEF Nigeria, the Bill & Melinda Gates, and Kirk Foundations, and other development partners—unveiled a groundbreaking initiative designed to strengthen maternal and child nutrition and reduce preventable deaths in the state. At the heart of this initiative is the introduction of free Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS) for pregnant women, a move aimed at improving maternal wellbeing, preventing anaemia, and ensuring healthier birth outcomes. MMS is a daily prenatal supplement that contains iron and folic acid as…

N6.7 Billion Opioids Seized as NDLEA Arrests Baron, Five Others in Warehouse Bust

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….. “You’re no longer untouchable; we’ll smoke you out of your hiding.” Marwa Warns Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have continued their offensive action against drug syndicates in a nationwide crackdown. In a significant milestone, the agency dismantled an opioids cartel during an intelligence-led operation. They arrested a key baron, Onyekachi Pius Nwanagu, and five members of his gang. Illicit substances worth over N6.7 billion were recovered from their secret warehouse, located within a residential estate in Lagos. The significant success was recorded following credible intelligence…