BY ‘LEKAN ODUNLAMI, Esq. As the political permutations ahead of the 2027 governorship race in Ogun State gradually gather momentum, conversations around leadership capacity, competence, accessibility, and political experience have naturally begun to dominate public discourse. In moments like this, citizens are often confronted with a critical question: who... Continue

Lagos Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, on Tuesday, June 2, assured teachers that the legislature remains committed to establishing a State Police Force, as the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) staged a protest over the recent kidnapping of teachers and students in Oyo State.   Addressing the... Continue

France is fundamentally reshaping its African engagement, pivoting from historic post-colonial military and political dominance to a partnership focused on co-investment and trade. Driven by rising anti-French sentiment and military withdrawals from the Sahel, Paris is actively expanding its diplomatic and economic alliances across East and Central Africa. Kenya... Continue

BY YUSUF ADEBAYO For decades, the global fight against smoking has relied on a familiar playbook: warn, restrict, and hope for cessation. Yet millions of people still smoke, underscoring an important opportunity to support adult smokers with better alternatives. On World Vape Day, the conversation takes a different turn:... Continue