President Donald Trump has unveiled the conceptual framework for the “Golden Dome,” a proposed $175 billion missile defense initiative that, for the first time, would deploy U.S. weapons in space. Announced from the Oval Office, Trump expressed confidence that the system would be “fully operational before the end of my term,” concluding in 2029, with […]
A significant dispute has emerged between Nigeria’s National Assembly and the civic organization BudgIT regarding the 2025 federal budget. BudgIT alleges that lawmakers have inserted 11,122 projects totaling N6.93 trillion into the budget, projects which purportedly do not align with the Medium-Term National Development Plan (2021–2025) or other national priorities. In response, both chambers of […]
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Makurdi, the capital of Benue State, witnessed a wave of protests after the tragic death of Emmanuella Ahenjir, a 23-year-old student in her final year at the Federal University, Wukari. The young woman was reportedly gunned down by unknown police officers last Friday morning. The shooting occurred near the Wurukum roundabout as Emmanuella was traveling […]
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The Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has formally brought charges against two employees of Premium Trust Bank—Kehinde Odeyemi and Matthew Adeniyi Damilola—before Justice Alexander Owoeye at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday. The two bankers were arraigned alongside Samson Latshin Dakup, Bolaji Omotosho Yinka, and Sunday […]
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In defiance of a clear directive from the Cross River State government, staff at the College of Health Technology, Calabar, are allegedly continuing to impose unauthorized financial demands on students. Roughly two weeks earlier, the Cross River State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk, took a firm stance against illegal charges reported at the […]
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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola was visibly emotional and brought to tears as Kevin De Bruyne officially said goodbye to the Etihad Stadium crowd in what was his final appearance before the club’s supporters. After a decade of loyalty and brilliance, Manchester City has opted not to extend De Bruyne’s contract, which is set to […]
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Real People, Real Hustle Thousands of Nigerians dream of earning in dollars, especially in a country where inflation and unemployment make the naira less predictable. But for many, it feels far-fetched. The truth? It’s absolutely doable. This is not a motivational story padded with fluff. It’s a real-world case study of Suhaib Mohammed, a Nigerian […]
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Senate President Godswill Akpabio has affirmed that the role of lawmakers is not to confront the Executive arm of government but to support initiatives that drive national progress. This message was conveyed in a forthcoming documentary commemorating President Bola Tinubu’s two-year administration. Reflecting on the need for collaboration between the National Assembly and the Presidency, […]
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Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, alongside Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, officially inaugurated newly appointed members of the Lagos State Civil Service Commission on Tuesday at the State House, located in Ikeja. As disclosed in a press release from the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, the new commission members were selected based […]
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A spokesperson for former U.S. President Joe Biden clarified that he had never received a diagnosis of prostate cancer before last week. The update follows the discovery of a nodule and the subsequent announcement revealing Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of the disease. According to the spokesperson, the last recorded prostate-specific antigen […]
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A sudden explosion caused widespread panic on Tuesday at the Alake Sports Complex, located in the Ijeja area of Abeokuta, Ogun State, one of the official venues for the 2024 National Sports Festival. According to eyewitness accounts, the explosion resulted from a fire that ignited while a gas truck was delivering fuel to the complex’s […]
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Renowned Nigerian music artist Timaya has opened up about the devastating Odi massacre of 1999, which took place in his home state, Bayelsa. The singer reflected on the tragic incident, attributing the brutal attack on the town of Odi, primarily inhabited by the Ijaw people, to the Nigerian Army. The military invasion, he revealed, was […]
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Nollywood film star Mercy Johnson-Okojie has cleared the air regarding her health status following the circulation of a viral video that sparked widespread concern. The viral clip, taken from her cooking show Mercy’s Menu, featured a heartfelt conversation between Mercy and veteran actress Joke Silva, where she opened up about her personal health battles and […]
