The Department of State Services (DSS) has petitioned X Corp, the parent company of the social media platform X, to immediately ban or deactivate the verified account of Nigerian activist and politician Omoyele Sowore. The agency alleges that Sowore’s tweet about President Bola Tinubu’s recent trip to Brazil constitutes a threat to national security […]
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has taken the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to court over its recent proposal to increase salaries for top political office holders, including President Bola Tinubu, Vice-President Kashim Shettima, governors, their deputies, and members of the National Assembly. The lawsuit, filed at the Federal High […]
The United States government has announced new rules that will significantly change how immigrant visa applicants attend their consular interviews. Beginning November 1, 2025, applicants will be required to hold their interviews either in the country where they currently live or, in some cases, in their country of nationality. Previously, applicants had the option […]
Nigerians will join millions across Africa and beyond tonight in witnessing a rare celestial display as the Earth’s shadow completely covers the Moon in a total lunar eclipse. The event, popularly known as a Blood Moon because of the reddish hue the Moon takes on, is expected to begin around 8:00 p.m. West African […]
A group of Igbo people gathered at Assumpta Cathedral to protest against Nasir Erufai’s presence at the Odenibu lecture. They expressed their rejection of Erufai due to his history of sponsoring hate comments and violence against the Igbo community. The protesters cautioned Mr. Peter Obi for allegedly trying to deceive Igbo people through his […]
Nigeria is no longer listed among African countries with the highest outstanding credit to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), following the full repayment of its $3.4 billion emergency loan. Latest IMF data for July 2025 show that the continent’s top debtors to the Fund are Egypt, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Angola, and Ghana, which together […]
In the bustling streets and markets of Lagos, body piercings are emerging as more than just a fleeting fashion trend. For many young people, they have become a canvas of self-expression, a declaration of identity, and in some cases, a quiet act of defiance against societal expectations. At Tejuosho Market in Yaba, business is […]
Angola has inaugurated its first new oil refinery since gaining independence in 1975, marking a historic milestone in the country’s energy sector. The Cabinda Refinery, located in the oil-rich Cabinda province, is expected to begin commercial fuel production before the end of 2025, a development aimed at reducing Angola’s heavy dependence on imported refined […]
A high-level webinar, “Unlocking Potential: Building a Sustainable Mining Finance Ecosystem for Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners (ASM) in Nigeria,” was recently convened by Greychapel Legal. The event brought together policymakers, industry stakeholders, and financial experts to address the persistent challenges facing the ASM sector in Nigeria. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, […]
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has officially flagged off the 2025 Christian pilgrimage, calling on intending pilgrims to conduct themselves as worthy ambassadors of both Imo State and Nigeria during their journey to the Holy Land. The governor, represented by his deputy, Dr. Chinyere Ekomaru, gave the charge on September 4, 2025, during […]
