Teenager, Quadri Who Stood in Front of Peter Obi’s Convoy Regains FreedomThe Apapa Magistrate Court in Lagos has freed 17-year-old Alabi Quadri, who had been detained since January 2025 at Kirikiri Minimum Security Custodial Centre. Quadri, who gained national attention in 2023 for standing in front of Peter Obi’s campaign convoy, was facing charges of […]
The world’s most googled travel destinations, as revealed by Google’s year in search, are a fascinating reflection of the evolving interests and preferences of travelers worldwide. The top 10 destinations, which include Turkey, Greece, Malta, Italy, Egypt, Portugal, Cyprus, Mauritius, and Croatia, offer a unique blend of cultural experiences, scenic beauty, and […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally flagged off the construction of the 465-kilometre Calabar–Ebonyi–Benue–Nasarawa–Abuja Superhighway, a titanic infrastructure deal expected to change transportation, trade, and connectivity in five states of Nigeria. The ground-breaking ceremony took place at Amuro Primary School in Afikpo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. The event was presided over by […]
Chinese manufacturers of consumer goods are increasingly looking to Nigeria and other emerging markets as United States President Donald Trump applies sharp trade tariffs to Chinese imports. The protectionist approach, initiated to keep China out of dominating world trade, has pushed most Chinese exporters to look for new markets in order to sustain their […]
PRESS STATEMENT BY CORE MEMBERS OF THE FORMER CONGRESS FOR PROGRESSIVE CHANGE (CPC) REAFFIRMING OUR LOYALTY TO THE APC AND SUPPORT FOR PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025 We, the undersigned leaders and dedicated members of the former Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), instrumental in the historic merger that birthed the […]
Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has called on the authorities in Cape Verde to release five Nigerian tourists who were arrested for allegedly failing to meet the immigration entry requirements. The five individuals who were arrested—David James Udoh, Lily Dada, Oghenero Adaware, Sherifat Abimbola Ogundairo, and Jesutomi Aina—had […]
The World Bank recently announced plans to raise its investment in girls’ education in Kaduna State as part of its overall commitment to improving educational access and empowering adolescent girls across Nigeria. This move comes in the wake of growing concerns over the high number of out-of-school children in the country, with a high […]
The Federal Government has reduced its power supply to Niger Republic from 80 megawatts to 46 megawatts, a development that is a continuation of a cautious attitude towards the country’s new military junta. The reduction is a 42 percent decrease in power exports and has led to extensive power shortages in Niger. Niger’s Energy […]
Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’adu Abubakar III, has denounced in very strict terms the uncontrolled domination of social media as a “terrorist organisation” that poses a significant threat to national security and social cohesion. Speaking at the 7th Executive […]
Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has attributed the country’s chronic electricity challenges to decades of neglect, inconsistent policies, and underinvestment by successive governments. Speaking at a recent press briefing, Adelabu described the state of Nigeria’s power infrastructure as “a national embarrassment,” while outlining key reform efforts by the current administration. Despite being Africa’s […]
