Abdulsalam Abdullahi Opeyemi

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CONTEXT: What Nigerians should know about the rising US–Iran conflict and its local effects

Recent military exchanges between the United States, Israel, and Iran have triggered renewed tension across the Middle East,…

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Notable changes in the latest Electoral Act

Nigeria’s electoral framework has undergone notable adjustments following the introduction of the Electoral Act 2026, which introduces new…

OGUN 2027: Yayi consensus sets the stage for creekside capital leadership

A quiet tension grips Ogun State’s APC as stakeholders navigate succession plans ahead of the 2027 governorship election.…

DRUG NETWORKS EXPOSED: The rise from couriers to cartels in Nigeria’s cross-border trade

Across several international airports and border checkpoints, law enforcement agencies continue to uncover drug trafficking routes linking Nigerian…

CABINET SHUFFLE: Doris Uzoka-Anite shifts to her third ministry in three years

Changes within Nigeria’s federal cabinet have once again placed the minister of state for budget and planning, Doris…

NORTHERN UNREST: Shi’a demonstrations escalate from Gombe to Kano

Grief and concern spread across parts of northern Nigeria on Sunday as members of the Islamic Movement in…

FORM SLUMP: Remo Stars’ slide from NPFL title winners to survival fight

Remo Stars’ extraordinary rise to the pinnacle of Nigerian club football in the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League…

GLOBAL REALIGNMENT: Artificial intelligence, national defence and the renewed push for sovereignty

Artificial intelligence is increasingly being treated not merely as a commercial innovation but as a strategic asset shaping…

DIGITAL FRONTIER: Can artificial intelligence tackle vote buying in 2027?

As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections, attention is increasingly turning to whether artificial intelligence can serve…

PERSPECTIVE: Kwankwaso and the consequences of constructive dissent

News that a former Kano State governor and presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party in the…

FRAUD ALERT: Simple methods to verify online investment platforms in Nigeria

Recurring waves of fraudulent investment schemes in Nigeria have continued to expose unsuspecting participants to severe financial loss,…

SCREENING CHECKLIST: Requirements for 2026 police constable recruitment

The Nigeria Police Force has released detailed guidelines on the documents and materials expected from candidates for the…

RANK AND FILE: DIGs who could be reshuffled after Disu’s appointment

The appointment of Tunji Disu as acting Inspector-General of Police has triggered fresh attention within the senior ranks…

NEW ERA: 59-year-old Tunji Disu takes helm as acting IGP

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Tunji Disu as acting inspector-general of police following the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun,…

SWEEP AT THE POLLS: How APC secured commanding control of FCT council elections

The All Progressives Congress recorded a dominant outing in the 2026 Federal Capital Territory area council elections, securing…