In a striking cross-cultural twist, U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent comments on a possible pardon for music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs have inspired a flurry of tongue-in-cheek admiration among a faction of Nigerian politicians, who quip that they’re taking their “pen and jotter” to class at Trump University—studying the art of political pettiness. In […]
The Smithsonian Institution has removed a placard referencing former US President Donald Trump’s two impeachments from its National Museum of American History exhibit, attributing the decision to curatorial standards rather than political pressure. The placard’s removal has sparked intense debate, with critics accusing the Smithsonian of succumbing to government pressure. Senate Minority Leader […]
The Association of Resident Doctors at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital (LAUTECH) in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, has commenced an indefinite strike due to the hospital management and state government’s failure to address their long-standing demands. The strike, which began on July 29, 2025, follows a three-week ultimatum that expired without meaningful response […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended heartfelt congratulations to Nigeria’s women’s national basketball team, D’Tigress, following their remarkable qualification for a fifth consecutive final at the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship. In a statement issued by the Presidency on Saturday, President Tinubu praised the team’s resilience, teamwork, and enduring commitment to excellence, which have continued […]
Fresh diplomatic tensions have erupted between Nigeria and the United States as high-ranking officials in Abuja have accused the U.S. Mission in Nigeria of orchestrating a “relentless smear campaign” against the nation, violating established diplomatic norms and undermining long-standing bilateral goodwill. At the heart of the dispute is the U.S. Mission’s alleged dissemination of […]
Suspected herdsmen have allegedly launched an attack on Tse-Nyibiam, a village near Ngban in the Nyiev Council Ward of Guma Local Government Area, Benue State, killing a mother and her son. The victims, identified as Mlumun Iorhen Igbawua and her son, Terkimbir Iorhen Igbawua, reportedly met their untimely end while attending to their rice […]
A leading political voice from Anambra South has launched a blistering critique against individuals contesting the forthcoming elections, accusing them of undermining the state’s established zoning system and insulting the intelligence of the electorate. In a fiery statement, the speaker who referred to himself as the “headman of Anambra” condemned unemployed aspirants from […]
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have procured cutting-edge technological devices and applications for the Technical Intelligence Unit (TIU) to enhance crime detection, prevention, and the expeditious apprehension of criminals. Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, announced that these tools are intended to strengthen the battle against violent crimes nationwide and to augment the intelligence-gathering capabilities […]
A final-year student from Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, identified as Blessing, has been discovered deceased five days after being reported missing. The deceased student was reportedly enrolled in the Department of Microbiology. According to sources, she was last seen on Sunday but failed to appear for an examination scheduled for Monday. Messages […]
UFC middleweight contender Renier de Ridder has set his sights on a showdown with former two-time champion, Israel Adesanya, expressing both respect and readiness for the high-profile bout. In an interview with Inside Fighting, de Ridder praised the Nigerian-born New Zealand star, describing him as one of the sport’s most accomplished fighters. “I greatly admire […]
