Tensions escalated in Nigeria’s troubled Middle Belt region on Saturday as 77 civil society groups, community leaders, religious figures, and victims’ organizations convened an emergency Citizens’ Dialogue, raising fresh alarms over the threat of full-scale genocide. The online dialogue, hosted by Middle Belt Concern (MBC) under the theme “Defeating Terror in the Middle Belt,” painted […]
Liverpool Football Club has made history by winning their 20th top-flight title, defeating Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 at Anfield on Sunday. The Reds, who have been in dominant form all season, have now drawn level with arch-rivals Manchester United as the joint most successful club in English top-flight history. The victory, which came in front of […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a stern warning to social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, to apologize within seven days over his recent comments against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The APC’s South-South Zonal chapter condemned VeryDarkMan’s statements, describing them as “disparaging” and “unwarranted.” In a viral video, VeryDarkMan had […]
A United States-based Nigerian, Sandra Duru, widely known as Prof Mgbeke, has accused Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of weaponizing gender advocacy for personal and political gain. In a strongly worded statement shared across social media, Prof Mgbeke, a former Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) official and gender equality advocate, outlined what she claims is a manipulative […]
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has expressed optimism that Nigeria is well equipped to withstand the current global economic uncertainties. Edun made this statement during a press conference at the end of the 2025 International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington D.C. According […]
Dr. Mac-Albert Hengari, Namibia’s former Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform, has been relieved of his duties following serious criminal allegations, including rape, bribery, kidnapping, and assault. The decision, made by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has sparked a wave of concerns in the nation and raised serious questions about the integrity of public office […]
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has taken a significant step forward in its pursuit of academic excellence and research with the appointment of Air Vice Marshal Osichinaka Chiedu Ubadike as its first-ever serving Professor. This achievement was announced by the Governing Council of the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) on Sunday, April 27, and […]
In a devastating attack on rural Borno, Boko Haram insurgents have killed 14 farmers and two members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF). The incidents occurred in the Gwoza Local Government Area, with the victims targeted while going about their daily activities. On Friday, two Civilian JTF members were ambushed by insurgents while returning […]
The Nigerian presidency has emphatically rejected claims that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is attempting to establish a one-party rule in the country, calling such allegations baseless and unfounded. The response comes amid growing concerns voiced by opposition leaders, particularly from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), who have accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reiterated that anyone transporting cash exceeding $10,000 (or its equivalent in other currencies) out of Nigeria must declare it to the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) or risk criminal prosecution. This warning was issued by EFCC Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, during a sensitisation programme held in Kano. The […]
