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Panic in Nigeria’s security as the Government blocks the entrance into Abuja to prevent “external aggressors” from infiltrating the nation’s capital

Combined security forces drawn from the Guards Brigade and the Federal Capital Territory Command of the Nigerian Police have mounted more roadblocks at the...

Omoyele Sowore, has urged Nigerians to join a nationwide protest demanding the release of detained Indigenous People of Biafra’s leader, Nnamdi Kanu

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has urged Nigerians to join a nationwide protest demanding the release of detained Indigenous People...

“65 per cent of my fans are Igbos, not Yorubas” – Popular Nigerian Juju musician, Sir Shina Peters

Popular Nigerian Juju musician, Oluwashina Akanbi Peters popularly known as Sir Shina Peters, has spoken candidly about his private life, revealing that he has...

In Akwa Ibom, Medical doctors endorse Governor Eno for a second term after he increased their salary

  Medical doctors and other healthcare professionals in Akwa Ibom State would enjoy the best salaries and welfare packages under the new wage regime to...

Morocco’s Othmane Maamma and the USA’s Benjamin Cremaschi have won the Golden Ball and Golden Boot, at the FIFA U-20 World Cup tournament in...

Morocco’s Othmane Maamma and the USA’s Benjamin Cremaschi have won the Golden Ball and Golden Boot, respectively, at the FIFA U-20 World Cup tournament...

FIFA U-20 World Cup: Top scorers after Morocco beat Argentina in final [Complete list]

United States’ Benjamin Cremaschi has emerged as the top scorer following the conclusion of the FIFA U-20 World Cup tournament in Chile. Recall that Morocco...

Governor of Anambra state, Prof Charles Soludo, has reiterated his stance that he does not believe in Biafra’s separatist view or agitation

Governor of Anambra state, Prof Charles Soludo, has reiterated his stance that he does not believe in Biafra’s separatist view or agitation. He disclosed this...

Report: A former governor under investigation for his alleged connection to the army officers detained over an alleged coup plot

A former governor from one of the southern states is said to be under investigation for his alleged connection to the army officers detained...

Report: Kidnappers have abducted a primary school teacher, Ishaya Ismaila, while he was harvesting maize at his farm in Abuja

Kidnappers have abducted a primary school teacher, Ishaya Ismaila, while he was harvesting maize at his farm, DailyTrust Newspaper reports. A resident of Tungan Maje,...

Senator Ned Nwoko Breaks Silence in Explosive Statement on Estranged wife, Regina Daniels

The dramatic public conflict within the household of Senator Ned Nwoko intensified dramatically when the billionaire politician issued a sweeping statement early on Sunday,...

Defence Headquarters dismisses report of coup attempt

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has described as false and misleading reports in an online medium alleging that the country’s 65th independence anniversary activities were...

Billionaire, Ned Nwoko steps out in public with 5th wife, Laila Charani amidst domestic violence allegations by estranged wife, Regina Daniels

Nigerian actress Regina Daniels' marriage to Senator Ned Nwoko became the subject of intense public scrutiny following reports of allegations of domestic violence and emotional...

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“No Victor, No Vanquished” — Angbazo calls for unity after Nasarawa ADC Governorship Primary win

LAFIA — Retired General Nuhu Angbazo has emerged victorious from the Africa Democratic Congress, ADC, governorship primaries in Nasarawa State, calling on all party faithful to sheathe their swords and rally behind a common vision for the state's development. In a press statement issued shortly after his victory...

Lazarus Angbazo: The Countries that will lead the AI Economy are being decided right Now — By Their PowerGrids

Nigeria has enough installed generation to power a mid-sized country. The grid delivers less than half of it. Around the world, the race to build AI-ready power infrastructure is already underway — and the decisions African governments and investors make in the next eighteen months will determine...

Cheta Nwanze: Failed visa Marriages

by Cheta Nwanze The 1990 film Green Card told a relatively innocent story: a French immigrant and an American woman enter a marriage of convenience so he can stay in the US. They barely know each other. They hope never to see each other again after the deal...

Digital Marketing for Attorneys

In the competitive landscape of legal services, personal injury and medical malpractice attorneys are finding themselves overshadowed by competitors who dominate online visibility. The root of this issue lies in the digital presence that many firms lack. While traditional word-of-mouth referrals still hold value, the digital age...

Lazarus Angbazo: The global power industry is leaving Africa behind

 Dr. Lazarus AngbazoThe nascent AI revolution is not just driving electricity consumption and massive demand for additional capacity—it is reshaping how power is built, maintained, and delivered. For Africa, the real risk is no longer just insufficient capacity—it is also losing control and ability to manage the capacity it...

Bunmi Onabanjo-Kuku: The first thing you feel when you land in Nigeria

By Bunmi Onabanjo-Kuku The first thing you feel when you land in a country is not its culture, not its cuisine, not its people. It is its airport. That threshold, the space between the jet bridge and the city beyond, tells you everything a nation believes about itself...

Dr. Lazarus Angbazo: Why a fractured world strengthens the case for African Infrastructure

How inflation, energy insecurity, power scarcity, and geopolitical fragmentation are reshaping the risk-return case for African infrastructure By Dr. Lazarus Angbazo At a recent global infrastructure summit, the prevailing mood among institutional investors was unmistakable. Faced with surging capital requirements for energy transition, grid expansion, and digital infrastructure in Europe and...

Aliko Dangote to launch what could become Africa’s largest initial public offering to raise $5 billion from investors

Nigeria’s biggest local investor, Aliko Dangote, is moving ahead with plans to launch what could become Africa’s largest initial public offering, as Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals prepares to raise up to $5 billion from investors. The share sale is expected to open as early as May, with...

Criminal networks have turned Nigeria’s telecom towers into open-air warehouses for theft, looting

Criminal networks have turned Nigeria’s telecom towers into open-air warehouses for theft, looting 656 critical power assets across 14 states in 2025 alone and keeping up the pace in early 2026. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) data showed the haul included 152 generators and 504 batteries stolen from...

Paul Yirenkyi: A call for Caution Needed, President Tinubu and the INEC-ADC Crisis

I have seen enough cycles of tension and resolution to recognise when restraint must prevail over confrontation. The current standoff between the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is one such moment. In early April 2026, INEC withdrew recognition of the Senator...

Nigeria’s opposition landscape appears increasingly fractured, disorganised and strategically weakened

10 months until the 2027 general elections, Nigeria’s opposition landscape appears increasingly fractured, disorganised and strategically weakened. Although no fewer than 21 political parties have been registered by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to participate in the polls, developments within the parties, including internal crises, litigations and other destabilising factors, may...

Power shortages weaken Nigeria’s business activity 

Nigeria’s business environment continued to expand in March 2026 but slowed as rising input costs and power supply deficits weighed on performance, according to the latest Business Confidence Monitor (BCM) report by the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG). The report indicates that the Current Business Performance Index declined...