FALA: Beyond awards, spotlighting Africa’s rising stars, shapers of the new Africa
By Theresa Igata While many look at Africa and see only its challenges, a new generation of “transformers” is proving that the continent’s greatest resource isn’t buried in the ground,…
Stay clear of Rivers politics, Wike warns APC National Secretary, ‘greedy politicians’
Jan. 5, 2026 Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, has asked the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Secretary, Sen. Ajibola Basiru, to stay clear of Rivers…
Multiple rape allegations: Lagos police invites Pastor Chris Okafor
Jan. 5, 2026 The Police Command in Lagos State has invited Pastor Chris Okafor, Senior Pastor of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries over alleged multiple rape and other…
Tinubu nominates Board members for NMDPRA, NUPRC; writes Senate
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has written two letters to the Senate, seeking confirmation of 21 nominees for the boards of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and…
Court orders temporary freezing of N30.7m linked to alleged NNPC fraud
Jan. 5, 2026 The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted an application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to temporarily forfeit the sum of N30.7 million…
Farmers raise concern over rising Hippo attacks on farmers, farmlands in Gombe
Jan. 5, 2026 Some farmers in Hinna Community, Yamaltu-Deba Local Government Area of Gombe State, have raised concerns over increasing hippopotamus attacks on their farmlands and livelihoods. Mr. Zakari Ladan,…
Yobe boat mishap: Army, others rescue 13, recover 27 bodies
Jan. 4, 2026 Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 13 persons and recovered 27 bodies following a boat mishap in Nguru Local Government Area of Yobe. A credible military…
STOP PRESS: Tinubu’s picture with Kagame in France not AI-generated – Presidency
The narrative that the picture of Presidents Bola Tinubu and Paul Kagame taken in Paris yesterday was AI generated is not correct. The media report and social media comments that…
A defining moment for Nigeria: Why staying the course matters, by Mohammed Idris
As we enter a new year, the questions that fill our markets, our homes, and our places of work are clear and urgent. They are questions about the price of…
Anthony Joshua: His networth, endorsements as recovery process continues
Nigerian-British heavyweight boxer, Anthony Joshua, still physically and emotionally recovering from a fatal accident in Nigeria is currently valued at $150 million, ranking seventh on the list of the richest…