Abuja, Nigeria — In a landmark decision, the National Judicial Council (NJC) has condemned the actions of the Chief Judge of Edo State, Hon. Justice Daniel Iyabosa Okugbowa, over the transfer of a high-profile libel suit filed by Hon. Mike…
It was a bright and symbolic Sunday, July 27, 2025, when the vibrant Uruan community in Lagos gathered at the AKISCOM Secretariat in Surulere to elect new executives under their umbrella body, Esop Ndito Uruan, Lagos. The mood was celebratory…
By kassim afegbua Looking at the politicians forcing a match under the cantilever called adc, is redolent of a rehash of weather-beaten records with cracked rhythms. From rotimi amaechi, to nasir el-rufai, atiku abubakar, bolaji abdullahi, odigie oyegun, mr. grasscutter,…
A wave of fresh xenophobic tension is brewing in Ghana as scores of locals took to the streets on Tuesday, demanding the expulsion of Nigerians, especially Igbos, from their country. In a now-viral video, protesters in their hundreds were seen…
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has strongly criticised President Bola Tinubu’s borrowing spree, calling it reckless, unsustainable, and dangerous for Nigeria’s future. Obi’s reaction followed the Senate’s fresh approval of a massive $21 billion, €2.2 billion,…
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, the apex socio-cultural organisation representing the Igbo people, has firmly dismissed rumours that it asked former presidential candidate Peter Obi to abandon his 2027 ambition. In a strongly worded statement released on Tuesday by its National…
Tension is brewing in Eastern Obolo, a coastal community in Akwa Ibom State, following the arrest of 11 individuals—including seven Chinese nationals and four Nigerians—for allegedly engaging in illegal mining of a mineral known locally as black sand (ilmenite). The…
Fear has once again gripped residents of Tse-Kalema community in Mbazun, Ukum LGA of Benue State, following the tragic killing of a young man, Lucky Tsetim, by suspected armed herdsmen. According to locals, Lucky had gone to his farm on…
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has come out strongly against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accusing his administration of neglecting Northern Nigeria despite the region’s massive support during the 2023 elections. At a high-level policy dialogue in Kaduna, organised by the…
Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu’s plan to hold a meeting with traditional rulers from Southern Nigeria has spiked controversy, with many questioning the sincerity of his intentions. According to sources, the meeting aims to convince traditional rulers to…
