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By Folarinwa M. Aluko Economists describe the Cobra Effect as a policy failure where an intervention, designed to solve a problem, ends up worsening it. To reduce the population of dangerous snakes, the Colonial Government in India once paid bounties for dead cobras. Soon, enterprising citizens responded by breeding cobras to claim the reward. Seeing the abuse, the Colonial government discontinued the policy and the now-worthless snakes were released by the breeders into the wild, leaving the country with more cobras than before.Nigeria’s current drone regulatory framework risks producing a similar outcome. The Regulations are a mixture of control provisions…

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has stated that the successful maiden international flight from Victor Attah International Airport in Uyo to Accra, Ghana, will significantly boost the state’s ambition to become a leading tourism destination in West, Central, and Southern Africa. Speaking on Sunday shortly after returning from the historic flight to Accra, Governor Eno emphasized that the state is deliberately building a sustainable economy anchored on tourism through strategic aviation expansion. “We are priming Akwa Ibom as the tourism hub of the region, accessible by air, land, and sea. We are meeting our benchmarks and targets, and…

On March 9, 2026, a Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed a lawsuit filed by businessman Paul Afagase Johnson (also referred to as Paul Afagase) seeking to restrain the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) from investigating or inviting him over an alleged ₦350 million contract-related matter. What are the facts? Johnson approached the court to stop the ICPC probe, arguing that the dispute was purely civil and contractual in nature, not criminal, and therefore should not attract the attention of an anti-graft agency. He also claimed damages of ₦500 million from the ICPC. The court, presided…

In a striking display of shifting alliances in the Caucasus, Armenia is hosting two unprecedented high-level gatherings on May 4–5, 2026: the 8th European Political Community (EPC) Summit on May 4, immediately followed by the first-ever bilateral EU-Armenia Summit on May 4–5. These back-to-back events bring dozens of European leaders to Yerevan, underscoring Armenia’s accelerating move away from its traditional reliance on Russia toward deeper integration with Europe. 8th European Political Community (EPC) Summit (May 4, 2026): This informal pan-European forum gathers leaders from nearly 50 countries (EU members and non-members alike) under the motto “Building the Future: Unity and…

The Nigerian Army has officially confirmed the arrest of Abuja-based social media influencer and critic Justice Mark Chidiebere, popularly known as Justice Crack. His family had earlier declared him missing after he released a video highlighting the alleged poor welfare conditions of Nigerian troops serving on the frontlines, particularly issues related to feeding, rations, and overall troop welfare. Justice Crack, a vocal social commentator known for his sharp critiques of government and military affairs, reportedly went missing around Tuesday, April 28, 2026, after posting content that drew attention to soldiers’ complaints. Family members and supporters raised alarms when he failed…

In a highly anticipated celebrity boxing match that lived up to its name, popular social media comedian Carter Efe defeated street hip-hop singer Habeeb Badmus, better known as Portable, by unanimous decision at the “Chaos in the Ring 4” event held early Saturday morning at the Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. All three judges scored the three-round bout 30-27 in favour of Efe, who used his significant height and reach advantage to dominate with sharp uppercuts and body shots. Efe celebrated the win by dubbing himself “Carter Mayweather,” drawing cheers from the lively crowd. However, the defeated…

In a disturbing incident that highlights the ongoing security challenges in Nigeria’s Middle Belt, suspected armed herders have killed four people in a fresh ambush within the Aila Odugheho area of Agatu Local Government Area (LGA) in Benue State. The attack occurred on Sunday morning (May 3, 2026), when the victims — who were reportedly farmers or local residents were walking along the Aila Odugheho road toward a nearby village or community. According to local sources, the group was suddenly ambushed by suspected Fulani herders, who opened fire and killed all four individuals on the spot. The deceased have been…

US President Donald Trump has warned that the United States could resume military strikes against Iran if Tehran fails to meet expectations in the ongoing indirect negotiations for a new agreement. The remarks come as Iran, through intermediaries, submitted a proposal that separates immediate maritime and sanctions-related issues from longer-term nuclear discussions. “If they misbehave, if they do something bad, right now we’ll see. But it’s a possibility that could happen,” Trump stated. He added that he had been briefed on the general concept of the proposed deal and is now awaiting the precise wording from negotiators. According to Iranian…

Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr suffered a painful setback in their Saudi Pro League title chase on Sunday, falling to a surprise 3-1 defeat away to Al-Qadsiah. The loss brought an abrupt end to Al-Nassr’s impressive 20-match winning run across all competitions and handed the initiative back to their rivals in the tight race for the league crown. In what was expected to be a straightforward fixture in round 31, Al-Nassr were caught off guard by a spirited Al-Qadsiah side. The hosts took a deserved lead in the 24th minute when Mohammed Abu Al-Shamat pounced quickly to score, capping off an energetic…

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a strong warning against the repression of the press, declaring zero tolerance for attacks on journalists and describing press freedom as the “lifeblood” of Nigeria’s democracy. In a statement to commemorate World Press Freedom Day 2026, the Executive Secretary of the NHRC, Tony Ojukwu, emphasized that a free and independent media is not a privilege but a fundamental right enshrined in Nigeria’s Constitution and international human rights instruments. Ojukwu stressed that societies with vibrant press freedom enjoy higher levels of accountability, transparency, and public participation, while any attempt to silence journalists weakens…