Nigeria’s economy recorded its highest growth rate in over a decade in 2024, expanding by 3.4% despite persistent high inflation, according to a new World Bank report. The growth, excluding the post-pandemic rebound, marks the country’s strongest economic performance since 2014. The report attributes the surge to bold fiscal and economic reforms undertaken by […]
A prosecutor presented a damning portrayal of Sean “Diddy” Combs, describing him as a controlling and violent individual who exploited women for years. The 55-year-old music icon has denied all allegations, including a racketeering charge that accuses him of leading a sex crime ring. The trial began with a dramatic introduction, as Combs’s […]
The leading Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has extended a message of goodwill to the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, urging him to prioritize inclusivity and inter-religious dialogue during his papacy. In a statement issued on Monday, the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Senator Azuta Mbata , congratulated the pontiff on his election and expressed optimism […]
Former Bayelsa State governor and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Senator Seriake Dickson has warned the party, urging immediate internal reforms to prevent its collapse. In a statement addressing the deepening internal crisis within the PDP, Dickson declared that the party must “reorganize or die,” stressing that personal ambition and internal wrangling have […]
Award-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has called on the global community to experience Africa firsthand before forming opinions about the continent. Her comments were made during an interview at the 2025 Met Gala, where she highlighted the richness of African culture and the importance of breaking stereotypes. “Before you […]
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has publicly lashed out at its former presidential candidate and political figurehead, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, accusing him of betrayal and declaring that he no longer controls the influential Kwankwassiya movement. In a strongly worded statement released on Monday, the NNPP’s National Publicity Secretary described Kwankwaso’s recent political maneuvers […]
The recent wave of defections from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken a new turn, with a former National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Kola Ologbondiyan, alleging that the ruling party is using threats of a witch-hunt to coerce opposition leaders into joining its fold. Speaking […]
A thrilling match on Monday saw Atalanta secure a coveted position in the top-tier European tournament by edging out Roma 2-1. This victory mathematically guaranteed their spot among the top four teams in the Italian league, with only two games left to play. A decisive goal in the 76th minute by Ibrahim Sulemana […]
In a move aimed at strengthening its leadership, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has tapped a veteran politician to join its esteemed Board of Trustees. Lucky Igbinedion, a former governor of Edo State, has been selected to fill a key position on the board, effective May 12, 2025. The appointment, confirmed in a […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo has pledged to step up the demolition of buildings linked to cult groups. The governor’s administration has also threatened to take legal action against members of the Neo Black Movement, a group accused of being involved in cult activities. According to a statement released by the Chief Press Secretary […]
