Nigeria Is Not a Monarchy: Tinubu Must Face the People He Seeks to Govern — By Darlington Okpebholo Ray
No Nigerian president should become so powerful that he considers the people too insignificant to meet, too inconsequential to persuade or too powerless to reject him. Nigeria must never become a republic governed with the arrogance of an empire.
2027: Atiku Brands Tinubu’s Petrol Discount ‘Yahoo-Yahoo Subsidy,’ Says 30 Days Cannot Erase 3½ Years of Hardship
He accused the president of demanding “painful sacrifices from the people while you, your family, and friends are junketing all over the place,” and of only discovering Nigerians’ pain as elections approach.
NDLEA Intensifies Edo Drug War, Arrests 42 Suspects As Notorious Drug Baron Flees
The State Commander, Mitchell Ofoyeju, disclosed these developments in the command’s monthly operational scorecard, stating that the agency had sustained its offensive against drug trafficking and related crimes.
Lassa Fever Death Toll Reaches 263 As Fatality Rate Continues To Soar
The latest figures represent an increase of four deaths and 11 confirmed cases from the previous week, when the agency reported 259 deaths and 1,104 confirmed infections.
NAF Mobilises Rescue Teams Following Aircraft Crash In Ondo
NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, confirmed the incident, stating that the aircraft was conducting a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when the crash occurred on 5 October 2026.
Several Feared Dead as Military Aircraft Crashes in Igbokoda
The Ondo State Police Command confirmed the crash. Spokesperson DSP Abayomi Jimoh said the command was working to establish the circumstances and urged residents to stay calm and avoid sharing unverified information.
Don Tasks Educators To Integrate AI Into Teaching To Prepare Students For Future Jobs
He stressed that schools must adapt their curricula and teaching methods to reflect the changing demands of the workplace, noting that students who are exposed to emerging technologies would be better positioned to navigate the evolving global economy.
Two Die in Latest Channel Crossing Tragedy as Migrants Attempt UK Voyage
The latest tragedy unfolded late Sunday off the coast of the northern town of Berck. Two women suffering burns over large areas of their bodies were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, officials confirmed.
One Dead, Many Injured as Bus Somersaults, Bursts into Flames on Kwara Expressway
The accident occurred around Iye-Maja Junction when the bus, with registration number DTH840SA, developed a punctured tyre while in motion. The driver lost control of the vehicle, causing it to somersault and burst into flames.
UK Ends Housing Benefit ‘Cliff Edge’ So Residents Can Work More Hours
More than 325,000 people living in supported housing and temporary accommodation across the United Kingdom can now increase their working hours without facing the previous sharp cut in housing support, under new rules that came into force on Monday.