BUA Drivers Protest Amidst $500,000 Super Eagles Gift Truck drivers for BUA Cement on Wednesday staged a protest in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. The drivers gathered to express their frustration over an alleged snub of a 10 billion Naira welfare package intended for the company’s staff and drivers. The protesters have accused the […]
CAF Fines Algeria $100,000, Suspends Players after Nigeria Clash CAF has fined the Algerian Football Federation $100,000 following chaotic scenes during their 2025 AFCON quarter-final loss to Nigeria. The Disciplinary Board cited widespread misconduct by players and officials, alongside several security breaches caused by supporters. Individual sanctions were also issued, with […]
FCCPC Sets Final Deadline for Digital Lenders The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has established April 2026 as the final deadline for digital money lenders to regularize their operations. This move follows the expiration of an initial January 5, 2026, compliance window under the new Digital, Electronic, Online and Non-Traditional Consumer Lending […]
3 Journalists Among 11 Palestinians Killed in Israel’s Gaza Attacks Israeli military strikes on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, has resulted in the deaths of at least 11 Palestinians. Among those killed were three journalists and two 13-year-old boys. The incidents occurred across various parts of the enclave, including the Netzarim area and the […]
Over 20 Insurgents Killed as Military Overuns Stronghold in Timbuktu Triangle A counter-insurgency operation in the Timbuktu Triangle of Borno State, troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) successfully eliminated over 20 terrorists. The military disclosed that the fierce encounter occurred during an aggressive advance into known insurgent enclaves, including Tergejeri and Ajigin. […]
Jandor Unveils Campaign Website Ahead of 2027 Lagos APC Primaries Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has officially signaled his intent to contest the 2027 Lagos State governorship election under the All Progressives Congress (APC). The move was confirmed through a campaign flyer shared on Wednesday, prominently featuring the slogan “Jandor for […]
Oyo Unveils Week-long Activities for 50th Anniversary Oyo State has officially unveiled a week-long schedule of activities to commemorate its 50th anniversary, marking five decades since its creation on February 3, 1976. The Chairman of the Anniversary Committee, Hon. Saheed Akinade-Fijabi, announced the lineup during a press briefing in Ibadan, describing the Golden […]
The $9M Mirage: Why Nigeria is Chasing Ghostly Influence in Washington The President Bola Tinubu administration has reportedly committed to a massive $9 million-per-year lobbying contract in Washington, D.C., a move that has sparked intense debate over Nigeria’s foreign policy priorities. At a cost of $750,000 per month, the deal aims to navigate […]
FG to End Dichotomy, Approve Polytechnics Award of Degrees The Nigerian Federal Government has announced a landmark policy to end the long-standing HND-degree dichotomy. Under this reform, polytechnics will be empowered to award degrees, repositioning technical education as a primary driver of national development. Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa disclosed […]
NBA Demands Probe into Task Force Assault on Anambra Lawyer The Nigeran Bar Association, Awka Branch has condemned the brutal assault of lawyer, Charles Ifeanyi by the Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra (OCHA) Brigade at Eke-Awka Market. The association is demanding a formal government investigation into the enforcement team’s actions. The attack […]
