A report released by Netherlands-based research firm Dealroom.co, Lagos has been crowned the world’s fastest-growing tech city for 2025. The Nigerian commercial hub has topped the list, surpassing Istanbul, Turkey, and Pune, India, to take the coveted spot. According to the Global Tech Ecosystem Index 2025, Lagos has achieved an impressive 11.6x increase in ecosystem […]
A fresh wave of political tension has engulfed the Benue State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) following widespread speculation that Governor Hyacinth Alia is plotting to defect from the party. The controversy erupted after reports emerged alleging that Governor Alia has been engaging in discreet political consultations with leaders of rival parties—a move […]
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has expressed serious concern over the jailbreak incident that occurred at the Ilesa Correctional Centre in the early hours of Tuesday, May 21. The incident, which has raised fresh concerns about the security of correctional facilities in the state, reportedly led to the death of two inmates and left […]
Four Inspectors of the Nigeria Police Force have been accused of violently abducting and extorting the sum of N151.5 million from a diaspora Nigerian, Mr. Segun Okubajo, in a case that has sparked nationwide outrage and renewed calls for police reform. According to multiple reports, Mr. Okubajo, who resides abroad and was visiting Nigeria, was […]
A political support group has called on the Southwest chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to unite and ensure that Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, emerges as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The group, under the banner of Democratic Renewal Vanguard (DRV), made the call during a press briefing held […]
The Senate Minority Leader, Abba Moro, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will not collapse, despite its current crisis and loss of members. Moro expressed confidence that the PDP will bounce back stronger from its current challenges and continue to grow. Speaking in Jos, Plateau State, during the party’s North Central […]
Akwa Ibom State Government has evicted Channels TV crew, comprising a journalist and a cameraman, from the press centre inside Government House, Uyo. The eviction is reportedly in response to the publication of a video clip in which Governor Umo Eno confirmed his plans to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All […]
Borno South Senator, Ali Ndume, has commended President Bola Tinubu’s recent appointment of northerners into key Federal Government agencies, stating that the move has addressed his concerns about imbalance in appointments. In a statement issued to newsmen on Saturday, Ndume described the appointments as a reflection of Tinubu’s commitment to inclusive governance. The senator’s comments […]
Arsenal has secured a historic 1-0 victory over Barcelona in the Women’s Champions League final, with Stina Blackstenius’ goal in the 74th minute proving to be the decisive moment. The Swedish striker’s drilled effort allowed Renee Slegers’ team to dethrone a feted Barcelona side, who have won the trophy three times in the past […]
The Ondo State Election Petitions Tribunal has announced that it will deliver its judgment on June 4 in the suits challenging the victory of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa in last year’s governorship election. The tribunal, led by Chairman, Justice Benson Ogbu, made the announcement after all parties adopted their final written addresses. The judgment is expected […]
