By: Abudu Olalekan Europe was baking. Again. On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, another deadly heatwave had the continent in a chokehold, and UN Secretary-General António Guterres stepped up to the mic at London Climate Action Week with something to get off his chest. He didn’t read from some dry policy brief. He made an impassioned…
By: Abudu Olalekan Every four years, millions of Nigerians queue up at polling units across the country, driven by a shared desire for good governance, economic stability, and structural progress. Yet, cycle after cycle, a familiar sense of frustration settles over the electorate post-election. While analysts often point to logistical bottlenecks, institutional deficits, and political…
By: Abudu Olalekan The Abia state government has reaffirmed its commitment to building accessible, affordable healthcare for residents, as work on the upgraded Obingwa General Hospital in Mgboko nears full completion. The Commissioner for Health Prof Enoch Uche led a pre-completion inspection of the facility on Thursday, and spoke to reporters after the tour. This…
By: Abudu Olalekan Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have rescued 53 civilians and recovered eight vehicles, after dismantling a suspected ISWAP/JAS roadblock along the Buratai–Kamuya road in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State. The Nigerian Army confirmed the incident in a statement posted to their X handle on Friday. It was signed by Capt….
By: Abudu Olalekan A fresh shift has reshaped Nigeria’s enduring conversation about regional law enforcement. One change at a time, the old arguments now face new ground. Wednesday saw the Senate approve the Constitution Alteration Bill aimed at shifting police control closer to local levels. This move sends it now to each of the 36…
By: Abudu Olalekan A rough road could be coming for Ghana’s cocoa farms if climate plans keep ignoring those who grow the crop, suggests fresh research. A morning meeting in Accra brought together researchers and policymakers to talk about a report called “Towards a Cocoa Producer-Focused Climate Policy in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana.” Though much…
