Labour Party Convenes National Executive Council Meeting in Abuja

  Labour Party (LP) has convened a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja.   The gathering, chaired by Senator Nenadi Usman, the party’s Caretaker Committee Chairman, brought together an array of prominent party leaders, including Peter Obi, the LP’s 2023 presidential candidate, and his running mate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed. […]

Davido Eulogises Wife, Chioma for not Going Public with Complaints

  Nigerian music sensation, Davido, whose real name is David Adeleke, has publicly expressed his deep admiration for his wife, Chioma Rowland, highlighting her exceptional discretion and unwavering loyalty.   In a recent interview that surfaced on April 9, 2025, Davido commended Chioma for her decision to maintain a low profile regarding their personal life, […]

MTN Plans Streaming Platform

  MTN Group, Africa’s largest mobile network operator, has announced plans to launch a new streaming platform.   This initiative, revealed on April 7, 2025, is aimed at mobile and fixed broadband users across the continent, positioning MTN as a competitor to established services like Netflix, Showmax, and Amazon Prime Video.   The new platform […]

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Why Lagos Landlord Refused to rent house to Igbo

A recent tweet has ignited a fierce discussion on X, formerly known as Twitter, about tribalism in Lagos’s real estate sector. The tweet, from someone claiming to have faced rejection from six landlords due to being Igbo, has attracted significant attention, generating thousands of responses and retweets. The initial tweet states: “The tribalism we accept […]

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Breaking from Colonial Past, Niger Makes Hausa Lingua Franca

In rejection of its colonial past, Niger Republic has made Hausa the official national language, effectively downgrading French to a working language of minimal status.   The step, formalized by the issuance of Refoundation Charter recently in Niger’s Official Journal, is a bold escalation of the country’s campaign for regaining its sovereignty and rewriting its […]

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The Central Bank of Nigeria has Declared a Balance of Payments of $6.83 Billion for the Year 2024.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a Balance of Payments (BOP) surplus of $6.83 billion for the 2024 financial year, marking a decisive turnaround from deficits of $3.34 billion in 2023 and $3.32 billion in 2022. This improvement reflects the impact of wide-ranging macroeconomic reforms, stronger trade performance, and renewed investor confidence in […]

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MD of NISO Outlines Measures for Revitalising Power Sector

Newly appointed Managing Director of the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), Abdu Mohammed, has outlined a comprehensive plan to revitalize the nation’s power sector, focusing on improved coordination, regulation adherence, and ultimately, a more reliable electricity supply for consumers. Speaking after the inauguration of the NISO board and management by Vice President Kashim Shettima on […]

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Rivers Sole Administrator Appoints Local Government Administrators Despite Restraining Court Order

Despite a court order restraining him from doing so, Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has appointed administrators for all 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state.   The move comes less than 24 hours after Justice Adam Muhammed of the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt issued the restraining order. […]