The 2025 edition of the National Media Community Awards (NMCA) celebrated outstanding contributions in journalism and legal service, with Adaku Onyenucheya of The Guardian and Morufu Animashaun of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) receiving top honours. Adaku Onyenucheya, a renowned maritime reporter, was presented with the Award of Excellence in Maritime Reporting for […]
Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Olisa Agbakoba has expressed concern over the steep depreciation of the Nigerian naira, describing the currency’s performance in 2024 as among the worst in Africa. According to Agbakoba, the naira has lost over 40 percent of its value against major foreign currencies this year, reflecting deeper structural weaknesses in […]
Thousands of residents in Russia’s western border areas were plunged into darkness on Sunday after Ukrainian strikes hit key energy facilities, regional officials confirmed. Belgorod Governor, Vyacheslav Gladkov said more than 20,000 people lost electricity following what he described as multiple attacks targeting power and heating infrastructure across several districts. “The region’s electricity […]
Lionel Messi delivered a masterclass performance on Saturday night, scoring twice and assisting two more as Inter Miami stormed to a 4–0 victory over Nashville SC, securing their place in the next round of the MLS Cup playoffs. The Argentine superstar opened the scoring in the 10th minute before doubling the lead in the 39th, […]
At least four inmates have been killed and more than 30 others injured in a violent clash that erupted early Sunday at a prison in Machala, a city in southwestern Ecuador. Authorities said the incident, which involved gunfire and explosives, marks the latest in a string of deadly confrontations within the country’s overcrowded and […]
