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John is a University of Lagos-trained journalist who has read almost every novel written by Chinua Achebe, Jeffrey Archer and Dan Brown. He's an expert Scrabble and draughts player who is also excellent at swimming.
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Sanwo-Olu reopens private, public schools in Lagos

The Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration in Lagos State has approved the reopening of

“Looters not necessarily hungry” – Femi Adesina

Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina says

Extrajudicial killings: CBN’s ignoble role in delayed judgement debt settlement explained

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been accused of shielding law

“Nigeria has not been fair to Igbo in all ramifications” – Northern elders

The Coalition of Northern Elders for Peace and Development (CNEEPD) says Ndigbo

Wike Signs Executive Order Proscribing IPOB

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has signed an Executive Order to reinforce

#EndSARS: Lekki and the Blood-Stained Flag – By Olusegun Adeniyi

In concluding my column last Thursday, I urged President Muhammadu Buhari to

Practise what you preach – Afenifere, Ohanaeze say as Buhari preaches unity

President Muhammadu Buhari's call on Nigerians to desist from actions and comments

Lekki shooting: Why families of victims can’t speak up – Falana

Foremost human rights lawyer, Femi Falana SAN says families of victims of last

“Police, Army Killed Protesters” – Amnesty Int’l Releases Investigative Timeline

The Nigeria Police Force and Nigerian Army killed protesters at the Lekki

Eid-el Maulud: Shun looting, other negative tendencies – Buhari tells Nigerians

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerians to shun negative tendencies as manifested

Eid-el Maulud: PDP Urges National Rebirth, End To Corruption, Oppression

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged Nigerians, particularly the leaders, to

UK reopens visa application centres after #EndSARS unrest

The United Kingdom High Commission in Nigeria has reopened its visa application

Jailbreak: 18 inmates died in Warri – Report

Eighteen inmates have died from last week's jailbreak at the Okere Correctional

Reappointment: Future, hope of 200m people rest on your shoulders – PDP tells INEC boss

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged Chairman of the Independent National

#EndSARS Unrest: Hoodlums Killed 6 Policemen, Burnt 5 States – Oyo CP

The Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Chucks Enwonwu has said that

Nigeria’s unity won at great cost, don’t jeopardise it – Buhari pleads with Nigerians

President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to Nigerians to desist from actions and

“Don’t shift blame” – FG tackles Tambuwal over COVID-19 palliatives distribution delay

The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development says Sokoto

NSCDC dismisses junior officer seen carrying looted COVID-19 palliatives

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has dismissed from service Corps

Statue burning: You disrespected Nnamdi Azikiwe’s memory – Ohanaeze youths berate arsonists

President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youths Worldwide, Ambassador Arthur Obiora, says arsonists responsible

Why social media will destroy Nigeria – Lai Mohammed

Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed says social media must

FG Declares Thursday Public Holiday To Mark Eidul-Mawlid Celebration

The Federal Government has declared Thursday, October 29 as Public Holiday to

#EndSARS: We responded to Lagos govt’s invitation – Army

The Nigerian Army has said the Lagos State Government invited it to

Buhari nominates Prof Yakubu as INEC boss for 2nd term

President Muhammadu Buhari has presented the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral

“Declare your assets” – Buratai orders senior army personnel

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has directed senior army

COVID-19 Palliatives: Minister’s Request Caused Distribution Delay In Sokoto – Tambuwal

Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal has said that his administration did

You’re performing despite daunting challenges – PDP hails Fintiri at 53

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru

Lekki shooting: Lawyer drags Buhari, Buratai, Lagos govt to court, demands N10bn compensation

A human rights lawyer, Olukoya Ogungbeje has sued President Muhammadu Buhari, the

Why #EndSARS protests failed – Yahaya Bello

Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello says no agitation or uprising in the

#EndSARS: The State Of The “Revolution” – By Reuben Abati

Things went out of hand very quickly with the emerging Nigerian “revolution”

Lagos govt approves full reopening of markets

The Lagos State Government has approved the full reopening of markets in