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Safety continues to be a major concern across the world as countries grapple with varying levels of crime and insecurity. While some nations have improved their security systems, others still face significant challenges linked to political instability, economic difficulties, organised crime, and weak law enforcement. The latest Numbeo Crime Index for 2026, cited by PUNCH […]
Continue ReadingBased on the 2026 Numbeo Quality of Life Index, which surveyed 89 nations, high-quality life is largely concentrated in Europe, with Switzerland, Netherlands and Denmark frequently ranked as top contenders. According to a recent report on the 89-nation list, which measures purchasing power, safety, health, and pollution, Nigeria ranks last. See the rankings below: 1 […]
Continue ReadingMr. Peter Obi, 2027 presidential hopeful and former Anambra State governor, has said he will challenge the recently passed 2026 Electoral Act in court, expressing concerns that some of its provisions could affect the conduct of the 2027 general elections. The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) spoke in Awka during the flag-off […]
Continue ReadingNigerian Afrobeat star, David Adedeji Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, and his wife, Chioma Adeleke, made a stylish appearance as they posed together for red carpet photos at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, United States. The couple stepped out in style, exuding confidence and elegance as they stood side by side […]
Continue ReadingPresidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu for spending much of January abroad. The former governor of Anambra State, in a post on his X handle on Sunday morning, noted that while leaders in other countries focus on domestic governance at the start […]
Continue ReadingIn Nigeria, and in many countries with underdeveloped economies, the most important periods are the year right before a general election, the year of that election (when the winners emerge), and two years after that election (all the time the losers need to seethe over their losses as they await another opportunity). Elections are, of […]
Continue ReadingIn 2026, Nigerians will live life in a double reality. We will literally be dancing to two dissonant drumbeats. Some will find the gathering 2027 election campaign beats irresistible. On the contrary, the majority of the common folk, civil society groups and the non-political elite will cling to the chaotic receding beats of the Tinubu […]
Continue ReadingPresident Bola Tinubu has earmarked the sum of N5.41tn for Security, the single largest allocation in the proposed 2026 budget. This will be the third consecutive year that defence and security spending has taken priority since the administration began presenting national budgets in November 2023. Presenting the budget on Friday in Abuja, Tinubu said the […]
Continue ReadingTimes Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, released on Thursday, October 9, 2025, indicates that University of Lagos (UNILAG) is sharing the 1st spot in Nigeria along with University of Ibadan (UI) in the 801–1000 range, out of over two thousand, one hundred and ninety one (2,191) institutions across the world. Covenant University (CU), […]
Continue ReadingBritish-Nigerian boxer and two-time unified heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua is set to fulfil his long-held dream of fighting in Nigeria after promoter Ezekiel Adamu has revealed plans to stage the heavyweight superstar’s first bout in Africa in early 2026. Dr Adamu, CEO of promotional group Balmoral, hopes to bring the British-Nigerian home for what would be […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved June 20, 2026 for the conduct of the Ekiti State governorship election, while August 8, 2026 has been fixed for the Osun election. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this on Friday in Ahuja at the swearing-in of six resident electoral commissioners (RECs). He said in line […]
Continue ReadingEnugu State will host the National Sports Festival, as the National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced the State as the host of the 23rd edition of the National Sports Festival (NSF) coming up in 2026. NSC Director-General, Bukola Olopade disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja, and added that the decision was reached […]
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