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‎Some people spend their youth searching for a voice, others discover theirs and use it to challenge the world around them. ‎At just 25, she stands at the intersection of poetry, and political fervour—a young intellectual whose ambitions stretch beyond personal achievement into the realms of ideas, influence, and societal transformation. ‎ ‎I met with her recently when she came as a guest on one of our show at Silverbird News 24( News hub). ‎There was a spark inside my chest the moment we exchange eye contact and I instantly knew there was something about her but I couldn’t figure…

By Quazeem Halimot Bukola  Wednesday ,October 14,2026. In the vast and often lonely landscape of African literature, where many young writers struggle to find their voice, find a platform, and find the consistency to keep writing, there are few lights that shine as steadily and as sincerely as STRIDA. STRIDA – *Striking Ideas (Since 2018)* – is more than an institute. It is a movement, a workshop, a home, and a training ground for the African mind that dares to write. When I, Quazeem Halimot Bukola ,first encountered STRIDA – that was in 2023, what struck me was not just…

By Quazeem Bukola Halimot The Nigerian naira is reported to be trading within a relatively narrow range against the United States dollar in the official foreign exchange market, while the parallel market continues to record higher dollar rates. As of Tuesday, October 13, 2026, the dollar is quoted at approximately ₦1,332.49 at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), according to the figures provided in the market report. The reported official exchange rate reflects trading within a range of about ₦1,329 to ₦1,333 per dollar, indicating limited movement during the period under review. Dollar Rate in the Parallel Market Meanwhile, the…

By Jimmy Fatunbi The revised All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council list for the 2027 general election has named Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike; Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke; Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori; Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo; former Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola; and Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, among its members. According to the revised list made available to journalists on Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu will head the council, with Vice-President Kashim Shettima and APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, serving as vice-chairmen. Other vice-chairmen include Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the…

By Jimmy Fatunbi The revised All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council list for the 2027 general election has named Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike; Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke; Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori; Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo; former Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola; and Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, among its members. According to the revised list made available to journalists on Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu will head the council, with Vice-President Kashim Shettima and APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, serving as vice-chairmen. Other vice-chairmen include Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the…

By Quazeem Bukola Halimot Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has expressed amazement at the level of infrastructure development she says she has witnessed across various states in the country, particularly in road rehabilitation and the construction of public facilities by state governments. The First Lady made the remarks during an interview with News Central TV at a grassroots rally held in the North-Central region to mobilise support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima. Speaking during the interview, Oluremi Tinubu reflected on her eight-year tenure in the Senate, noting that her recent travels across different communities…

By Quazeem Halimot Bukola Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and the European Union (EU) have called for concerted efforts to end child marriage in Nigeria and across the world, urging governments, families and communities to prioritise girls’ education, healthcare and general well-being. The First Lady made the call in her message to commemorate the 2026 International Day of the Girl Child, celebrated under the theme, “End Child Marriage and Invest in Girls’ Rights.” Tinubu urged families, community leaders, policymakers and other stakeholders to protect girls’ rights and ensure they have access to education and opportunities to fulfil their…

By Quazeem Halimot Bukola Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has welcomed the release of prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members of Oyo State origin who were abducted in Imo State, while calling on the Federal Government to intensify efforts to combat kidnapping and banditry across the country. The state government, through the Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, in a statement issued on Thursday, congratulated the governments of Oyo and Imo states, as well as the Federal Government, on the successful release of the victims. Oyelade said the development had brought relief to the state and the families of the…

By Quazeem Halimot Bukola The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has confiscated alcoholic beverages estimated at N300 million during a series of enforcement operations across major markets in Lagos State. The agency said the exercise was targeted at alcoholic products packaged in sachets and PET bottles below the approved 200-millilitre minimum volume, which remain prohibited under the Federal Government’s directive. NAFDAC disclosed the development in a statement shared on its official social media platform, adding that several distributors and retailers were arrested during the enforcement operations. The raids covered Ile-Epo Market, Ojuwoye Market in Mushin…

By Quazeem Halimot Bukola The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commenced search, rescue and recovery operations following the crash of an ATR-42 military aircraft in the Igbokoda area of Ilaje Local Government Area, Ondo State. The aircraft, identified by tail number NGR 931, was conducting a routine mission from Benin City, Edo State, to Lagos when air traffic controllers lost contact with it at about 9:13 a.m. on Monday, October 5, 2026. The wreckage was later located close to the Naval Base in Igbokoda. According to preliminary information released by Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo, 32 people — 25 passengers and…