Nigeria today commemorates Democracy Day, celebrating 26 years since the return to civilian rule in 1999. The day serves as a national reflection on the country’s democratic journey, its challenges, and the collective aspirations of its people. As the largest democracy in Africa and the fourth largest in the world, Nigeria holds a […]
In a shocking revelation, African Pay-TV operator, Multichoice Group, has announced that its Nigerian operation has lost a staggering 1.4 million subscribers over the past two years. The company released its audited results for the year-ended March 2025, on Wednesday, citing high inflation, power grid collapse, and fuel scarcity as major factors contributing to the […]
Gunmen in the early hours of Sunday, June 8, ambushed a group of miners along the Mai Farin Mota–Rafin Bauna mining route in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing two and leaving two others critically injured. The victims were on their way to a mining site around 5:20 a.m. when they […]
In a bold and unapologetic move, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has launched a scathing attack on critics of the APC-led administration, just 24 hours after entertaining President Bola Tinubu with impressive dance moves at the commissioning of the refurbished Abuja International Conference Centre. Speaking at the commissioning of the […]
United States authorities on Tuesday criticized two Chinese nationals arraigned for alleged smuggling and exploitation of Nigeria’s solid minerals, warning that such activities could disrupt the global supply chain and have far-reaching consequences for the US. The US Mission in Nigeria issued a statement condemning the actions of Zhang Hong Lin and Zhao Pei Hai, […]
Media mogul and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Chief Dele Momodu, has dismissed rumours of his potential defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Momodu, a former presidential aspirant, cited the ruling party’s authoritarian leadership style and lack of internal democracy as the primary reasons for his decision. In an interview monitored on Channels Television […]
By Musa Bakare As Nigeria marks another anniversary of June 12, the date that symbolizes the country’s historic struggle for democracy, the spotlight returns to a pivotal figure in that movement: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. From a pro democracy activist in exile to Commander-in-Chief, President Tinubu’s political journey mirrors the democratic evolution Nigeria has experienced […]
The Ekiti State Government has announced a major milestone in its fiscal performance, revealing that its monthly Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) has grown from ₦650 million to ₦2.3 billion within a three-year period. The Executive Chairman of the Ekiti State Internal Revenue Service (EKIRS), Mr. Jide Alade, disclosed the figures during a recent briefing in […]
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) to immediately restore power supply to Protea Hotel by Marriott, located in the upscale Kuramo Waters area of Victoria Island, following what the court described as an alleged unlawful disconnection. The directive came after an ex-parte application filed by […]
A four-member delegation from the United States Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has successfully completed a comprehensive security assessment of Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos, Nigeria. The review, conducted in collaboration with Nigerian aviation authorities, is part of a routine international compliance process designed to ensure that airport security measures meet global […]
