Adebayo Oluwaseun

Readers respond to Niyi Osundare's critique of Nigerian universities

A recent column in The Guardian Nigeria features diverse reader reactions to poet Niyi Osundare's ongoing discourse on the state of Nigerian universities. Contributors praise Osundare's insights while debating internal and external challenges facing higher education. They call for better funding, fair pay for lecturers, and systemic reforms to restore integrity.

Tinubu signs pardons instrument, excludes fraudsters and traffickers

29. lokakuuta 2025 Adebayo Oluwaseun

President Bola Tinubu has signed an instrument of pardons for certain individuals but reviewed the list to drop those convicted of serious crimes like fraud, kidnapping, and trafficking. This decision aims to balance mercy with public safety concerns.

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan invites Akpabio to project inauguration after suspension

30. lokakuuta 2025 Adebayo Oluwaseun

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has invited Senate President Godswill Akpabio and other lawmakers to a project inauguration. The invitation follows months after her suspension from the Senate.

International agencies decry malnutrition crisis in northern Nigeria

International non-governmental organizations have urged Nigeria's government and partners to act swiftly to save 600,000 severely malnourished children in northern states. The appeal came during the 16th Africa Food Security and Nutrition Day commemoration. Without intervention, 96,000 children risk death from October to December 2025.

Senate confirms new service chiefs nominated by Tinubu

29. lokakuuta 2025 Adebayo Oluwaseun

The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointments of new service chiefs, including the Chief of Defence Staff, as nominated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The confirmation followed a closed-session screening on Wednesday. This move aims to strengthen the nation's military leadership.