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State Police Will Make Nigeria More Insecure

Global UpfrontJun 14, 2026June 14, 20260

By Sonala Olumhense, June 14, 2026 President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for “the historic milestone of becoming India’s longest-serving elected

Don’t Blame Me For Pogrom Against Igbos In Northern Nigeria – General Gowon

Global UpfrontJun 14, 2026June 14, 20260

Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, says those who suggested that he did not do enough to stop the killing of Easterners in the North in

June 12: Broken Bottle On Our Forehead, Bludgeon On The Back, Democracy, Is This Your Face?

Global UpfrontJun 14, 2026June 14, 20260

By Festus Adedayo, June 14, 2026 It was the year 2000 or 2001. We were seated almost in a circumference. The venue was the Presidential

The SEDC Will Need Protection from Political Extortion

Global UpfrontJun 14, 2026June 14, 20260

By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu When he presented his budget proposals for 2024 to Nigeria’s National Assembly, the first full year of appropriations under his presidency,

“We’re Not Safe If A General Can Die This Way,” Nigerians React Over Death In Captivity Of General Rabe Abubakar

Global UpfrontJun 14, 2026June 14, 20260

The death of in captivity of the former Director of Defence Information (DDI), Major General Abubakar Rabe (rtd), has sparked widespread anger, shock and mourning

Reclaim Our Forests From Terrorists

Global UpfrontJun 13, 2026June 13, 20260

Weekend Trust Page 3 Comment, June 13, 2026 It is unfortunate that Nigeria, a country blessed with vast forests, rolling hills and majestic mountains, finds

Yes, To State Police; But Let’s First Stop Them From Doing Just One Thing

Global UpfrontJun 13, 2026June 13, 20260

By The Insight Team June 2022 stands out in my life like a dark stain on a spotless white garment. It remains etched in my

Nigeria Is Failing: The Jega-Gambari Verdict We Can’t Ignore

Global UpfrontJun 13, 2026June 13, 20260

By Segun Adediran The joint statement released on June 8, 2026, by a galaxy of Nigeria’s most respected statesmen and academics, including Professor Attahiru Jega,

How Chinese Miners Fuel Nigeria’s Terrorist Banditry

Global UpfrontJun 13, 2026June 13, 20260

By Farooq A. Kperogi, Saturday, June 13, 2026 At the African Studies Association conference here in Atlanta late last year, Professor Tade Aina, Senior Programs