After nearly two months of being denied access to his legal team, Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), was finally granted access by the Department of State Services (DSS) on Monday. The decision came following the intervention of Hon. Obi Aguocha, a legal expert, who played a crucial role […]
The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) has announced the suspension of referee David Coote, effective immediately and until further notice. The decision was made public in a statement released on Monday evening, following a controversy involving Coote’s disparaging remarks about Liverpool Football Club. The suspension was prompted by a leaked video in which Coote […]
Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has been officially sworn in as the National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) at the union’s national secretariat in Abuja. Akinsanya secured the position by consensus during the Quadrennial Delegate Conference held at the Zonal Secretariat in Osogbo, Osun State, on Saturday. […]
Six people were killed, and many others injured following an attack by youths on Fulani residents in Mera community, Augie Local Government Area, Kebbi State, on Sunday evening. The violence reportedly erupted after some Fulani individuals were accused of being involved in recent bandit attacks in the area. The trigger came when a survivor of […]
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed that he harbors no envy toward President Bola Tinubu, whom he accuses of causing suffering for Nigerians. Atiku, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2023 presidential election, was responding to recent statements from the presidency, which alleged that he was envious of Tinubu. On Sunday, Bayo […]
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has successfully conducted airstrikes in Zamfara and Kebbi states, enabling numerous hostages to escape from captivity and severely impacting bandit operations. According to Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa, Director of Public Relations and Information, the freed hostages recounted their escape during the chaos following the strikes. The NAF’s Air Component of […]
The Nigerian Presidency has announced that an estimated N5.4 trillion in savings from the 2024 subsidy removal will be allocated to infrastructure and social programs intended to improve the lives of Nigerians and support all levels of government. This was disclosed by Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, in […]
Victor Osimhen and Michy Batshuayi teamed up to secure a 3-2 victory for Galatasaray against Samsunspor, marking the team’s sixth consecutive win. Osimhen’s brace helped the Turkish Super Lig side continue their impressive form. The Nigerian striker, who has now scored six goals and provided two assists in six league appearances for Galatasaray, was instrumental […]
In a surprising move, Elon Musk has revealed the acquisition of the renowned Ford automotive company, creating a significant shift in the automotive landscape. This announcement caught investors and industry experts off guard and is seen as a pivotal move in the electric and self-driving vehicle sector. Musk aims to leverage Ford’s extensive manufacturing heritage […]
Thousands of people protested across the U.S. on Saturday, rallying against Donald Trump’s re-election and voicing concerns over his proposed restrictions on reproductive rights and mass deportation plans. Demonstrations took place coast to coast, including large gatherings in New York, Seattle, and Washington, DC. In New York City, protesters, led by workers’ rights and immigrant […]
The Nigerian Army has reported significant progress in combating oil theft in the Niger Delta, with troops dismantling more than 43 illegal oil bunkering sites, apprehending 19 suspects, and seizing over 260,000 litres of stolen petroleum products. In a statement released on Sunday, Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations […]
Baltasar Engonga, the former director-general of Equatorial Guinea’s National Financial Investigation Agency, has been placed under remand at Black Beach Prison in Malabo. Days ago, the troubled former anti-graft chief was taken into custody on suspicion of recording more than 400 sex videos featuring the wives of well-known national politicians. When ANIF investigators conducted an […]
Nigeria’s challenge lies in failing to harness the successes of past reforms. One prime example is the transformation of the telecommunications sector through privatisation, marked by the denationalisation efforts that reshaped the industry. Prior to these changes, Nigerian Telecommunications Limited (NITEL), a state-run entity founded in 1985, struggled with inefficiencies, obsolete infrastructure, and limited service. […]

