Editorial Team

Minor offenders filling African prisons, says Tunji-Ojo as Nigeria records sharp drop in repeat crimes

Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has raised concerns over the growing population of inmates in correctional facilities across Africa, arguing that a significant proportion of those behind bars committed offences that should never have resulted in imprisonment. Speaking on Wednesday at the Regional Conference on the Classification of Prisoners and the Use of Technology…

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US Presses Nigeria To Better Protect Christians, Advance Security

The United States Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Frank Garcia, has concluded a visit to Abuja during which he pressed senior Nigerian government officials to increase efforts to protect Christian communities from attacks and accelerate the return of internally displaced persons to their homes. Garcia met with Minister of State for Foreign Affairs…

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World Cup: Argentina stage comeback to beat England 2-1 in pulse-pounding thriller – The Sun Nigeria

Argentina produced a dramatic late comeback to defeat England 2-1 on Wednesday night, booking a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after overturning a second-half deficit in a gripping semi-final at Atlanta Stadium. Thomas Tuchel’s side looked destined to reach England’s first World Cup final since 1966 after Anthony Gordon fired the Three…

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