Last week, we promised to examine the choices available to Iran and the United States, as well as how military confrontation might unfold. We also noted that Israel reportedly considered using nuclear weapons in its last war with Iran—an approach known as the Samson Option. We stated that if this had happened, or if it happens in the future, Israel would become only the second nation to use nuclear weapons in warfare, after the United States used atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. The Samson Option refers to the final act of the biblical judge Samson, who, blind…
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The proposed criminal trial of Chief , SAN, arising from the disputed ownership and transfer of the property known as 79 Randall Avenue, London NW2, raises profound concerns about prosecutorial discretion, abuse of process, and the misdirection of criminal justice powers. A careful, dispassionate reading of the ruling of the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber), London, delivered by Mr. Ewan Paton, reveals a troubling disconnect between the findings of that tribunal and the decision of Nigerian authorities to arraign Chief Ozekhome, SAN, while leaving the principal architects of fraud, Mohammed Edewor Esq, Esq, Nicholas Ekhorutomwen, Ayodele Damola, and Anakwe Obasi untouched.…
January 23 should be declared World Betrayal Day, says godfather Kwankwaso, as his godson and Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, made his unilateral declaration of independence, abandoning NNPP for the ruling APC party. The bitterness is deep, and the drama has been intense as Abba’s emancipation bid has been fueling the rumour mill for over one year. There have been intense political manoeuvres since he became governor, with his entourage urging him to stand on his own feet. The relationship between the two had spanned more than four decades, dating back to their years as civil engineers at the…
Education is the process of facilitating learning, or the acquisition of knowledge, skills, values, beliefs, and habits. Education encompasses formal, informal, and non-formal learning processes that foster intellectual, social, and personal development. It’s a lifelong journey of acquiring knowledge, skills, and values that shape individuals and society. Instructively, there is no gainsaying the fact that teachers are all levels but in more saner climes occupy a pride of place in the scheme of today’s world. These are prolific and iconic professionals who have continued to diligently, selflessly and patriotically mentor minds, the future leaders of nations and the world at…
The CEO of Megastar Media Communications and President of the Society of Digital Newspaper Owners of Nigeria (SDNON), Dr. Ifetayo Adeniyi has laid the foundation for a solar-powered toilet facility at his alma mater, Sagamu High School, Sagamu, Ogun State, as part of his ongoing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The project represents Dr. Adeniyi’s second major CSR intervention, following the successful execution of a similar project in Abuja. The foundation-laying ceremony was attended by Oba Timothy Akinsola, the Ewusi of Makun, Sagamu, who offered traditional prayers and royal blessings for the smooth execution and successful completion of the project.…
Last week, the News Agency of Nigeria reported that the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control had commenced enforcement of the long-debated ban on the production and sale of alcohol packaged in sachets and small bottles below 200 millilitres. According to the report, the Director-General of NAFDAC, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, made this disclosure during a media parley in Lagos, explaining that the move followed a directive of the Senate. Although the agency had announced as far back as November 2025 that enforcement would begin by December, the process was briefly halted after the Federal Government ordered a…
Nigeria’s external reserve position remains a key indicator of the country’s ability to defend the naira and meet its external obligations. In its 2026 macroeconomic outlook, CBN projected Nigeria’s external reserves would rise to $51.04 billion in 2026, supported by stronger oil earnings, FX market reforms, and improved external inflows. Analysts estimate that at the current $46 billion, Nigeria’s external reserves presently cover over 12 months of imports and could hit $51.04 billion by year-end. Factors driving the reserves build-up include improved FX inflows, higher oil receipts, increased remittances through official channels, and renewed interest from foreign portfolio investors following…
Over the past six years, I have written extensively about Nigerian youth and their future, including articles highlighting the risks of neglecting our youth. Despite repeated warnings, the situation continues to decline. At the heart of this crisis is the undeniable fact: the trajectory of our nation depends on how we prepare, empower, and guide our young people. Their current condition is not merely a youth issue but a direct reflection of our societal priorities and collective responsibility. Entering 2026, Nigerians face mounting socioeconomic challenges. Recently, a senseless daylight killing occurred in Chiranchi, Kano: a mother and her six children…
In a robust drive to fast-track grassroots development, Engr. Mike Adeyanju has rolled out a comprehensive package of infrastructure and welfare interventions across the six Local Government Areas of Ondo North Senatorial District. Operating in line with Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa’s “Our Ease Agenda”, Adeyanju has made the welfare of the people his primary mandate. His interventions cut across key sectors that directly affect the quality of life of rural communities, including water supply, healthcare, education, security, and agriculture. One of the most visible achievements is in the area of water and sanitation. Over 20 communities have benefited from the…
Twelve-year-old Obiademoh (not his real name) was bursting with life. He loved playing football with his friends, tinkering with gadgets, and dreaming of one day becoming an engineer. But on February 22, 2025, he presented with a sore throat and fever at the health facility of his school, King’s College, Victoria Island Annex, Lagos. Laboratory tests confirmed that he had diphtheria, after which he was referred and admitted to the paediatric emergency ward of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), where he was administered antibiotics and diphtheria antitoxin serum. Despite the intervention, Obiademoh died from myocarditis—an inflammation of the heart…