Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Gunfire rocks Guinea-Bissau as soldiers arrest President in dramatic Coup
Alongside these detentions, heavy gunfire was reported near the presidential palace, the capital’s National Electoral Commission building, and the interior…
NDLEA smashes Lagos drug cartel, seizes N6.7bn Opioids
Babafemi disclosed that the operation, conducted between 19th and 20th November 2025, followed credible intelligence that the syndicate was preparing…
Nigeria’s spending spree propels Jumia to third quarter soaring revenue
Temidayo Ojo, CEO of Jumia Nigeria, said the turnaround is rooted in treating each region as its own economic ecosystem.
Inside Soyinka’s surprising mission to Ooni’s Palace
Prof. Soyinka stressed the growing desire among diaspora Africans, particularly Afro-Brazilians of Yoruba ancestry, to reconnect with their past.
Inside Sanwo-Olu’s ₦4.2tn Budget: Strategy, Politics and Fiscal Realities
A defining feature of the 2026 budget is the strong tilt toward capital expenditure, which stands at ₦2.185 trillion. Slightly…
Rampant Chelsea humiliate 10-Man Barcelona in European showdown
But in the 27th minute, the breakthrough came in the most dramatic fashion. Enzo Fernández fired from the edge of…
Osonuga installed as Asiwaju Baaloro in grand Wasimi ceremony
“I see this title as work, not recognition alone. It is a reminder that community leadership requires consistency and a…
UBA leads Africa’s biggest anti-fraud push as experts demand tougher cyber defence
Welcoming participants, UBA’s Group Managing Director/CEO, Oliver Alawuba, described the initiative as one of Africa’s most influential anti-fraud platforms.
24 Kidnapped Kebbi Schoolgirls regain freedom
The girls were seized last week when armed men stormed their boarding school in Maga during the early hours of…
Insecurity: Tinubu orders 24-hour aerial surveillance on Kwara, Niger, Kebbi Forests
The directive, Dare added, extends beyond Kwara to parts of Kebbi and Niger States, where several mass abductions in recent…
Northern Women condemn school closures, accuses Authorities of surrendering to terror
VIEW warned that such decisions would deepen educational inequality in a region already carrying Nigeria’s highest burden of female illiteracy.
Breaking: Sanwo-Olu rolls out ambitious ₦4.23trn Budget for 2026
According to the governor, the budget has a total revenue estimate of ₦3,993,774,552,141, supported by Internally Generated Revenue of ₦3,119,774,552,141…
NYCN chairmen storm Lagos Waterways to explore Blue Economy potential
Welcoming the delegation, Emmanuel praised the NYCN’s interest in Lagos’ transport reforms and reiterated LASWA’s commitment to building a “safe,…
Tinubu taps Uzodimma Renewed Hope Ambassador to lead National Mobilisation
Inflation, previously at record highs, has reportedly fallen for seven consecutive months to 16.05% in October, according to the statement.…
Pandemonium in Maiduguri Girls’ School over scare of terrorists attack
The Borno State Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Engr. Lawan Abba Wakilbe, also issued additional details to calm…
Ten-Man Everton stun Man. United with incredible win at Old Trafford
Their breakthrough came in the 29th minute. Dewsbury-Hall drifted past two United defenders before unleashing a superb curling effort from…
Insecurity: South West Governors announce Regional Security Fund, Joint Intelligence System
In one of the most significant resolutions, the governors announced the creation of a South West Security Fund (SWSF) to…
Oshiomhole explodes on TV, calls Amaechi “Most Terrible” politician
“Look at his choice of language. A guy who shut down the Rivers Judiciary because he wanted to appoint his…
Oyo set for major leap as Makinde presents ₦892bn Budget for 2026
Makinde explained that the 2026 budget allocated ₦502.85 billion to capital expenditure and ₦389.14 billion to recurrent expenditure, bringing the…
Tinubu fires important message to ex-NNPC GMD Gaius-Obaseki
Tinubu recalled that under Gaius-Obaseki’s leadership, the NNPC implemented ambitious initiatives spanning deep-offshore development, gas expansion, pipeline and depot construction,…
NRC launches Iddo turnaround, vows no legitimate traders will suffer
While acknowledging that some makeshift structures may be affected, Opeifa noted that many traders have been operating for years without…
U.S. blasts Nigeria over massive school abductions in two States
The U.S. called for immediate action to bring the perpetrators to justice, urging Nigerian authorities to intensify efforts to protect…
Shock as popular Nollywood star dies suddenly in South Africa
Although Frankline did not disclose the full circumstances surrounding the sudden tragedy, multiple reports indicate that Nwobu was said to…
Tinubu convenes emergency security meeting after rescue in Kwara
The President had revealed that he had cancelled his scheduled attendance at the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, to…
Eze’s hat-trick powers Arsenal to crushing Derby victory over Tottenham
Eze then seized control. Moments before the interval, he latched onto a Declan Rice pass on the edge of the…
‘I will not relent until Nigeria is secure’ – Tinubu
In a message to Nigerians on Saturday, the President recalled that he cancelled his planned trip to the G20 Summit…
Breaking: 38 Abducted Kwara Church worshippers regain freedom
The kidnappers later demanded a ransom initially reported at ₦100 million per victim, which was subsequently said to have been…
Full List of 50 kidnapped Kontagora school pupils who escaped abductors
According to the Bishop, parents reported the unexpected return of their children, prompting school authorities to contact more families and…
DHQ probes Troop withdrawal claim before Kebbi schoolgirls’ abduction
He added that troops were actively following all credible leads to secure the release of the abducted schoolgirls and were…
Breaking: 50 abducted pupils of St. Mary’s School escape, 265 others still in captivity
Yohanna disclosed that 236 primary school children, three children belonging to staff, 14 secondary students, and 12 teachers, totalling 265…