By Erasmus Ikhide IN the hyper-connected era of Nigerian social media, ignorance often travels faster than the law. The recent legal firestorm involving Linus Williams (Blord) and Martins Vincent Otse (VeryDarkMan) has birthed a toxic narrative: the baseless allegation that the Office of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has been compromised by “bribery.” To the … Read more
[ad_1] The South Korean technology group Samsung has estimated its operating profit for the first three months of the year at 57.2 trillion won, the equivalent of almost 32.3 billion euros. That is around eight times as much as a year ago and significantly more than the previous high at the end of 2025. At … Read more
The absence of Abba Kyari in Nigeria’s security architecture created a noticeable large gap that many citizens and observers still reflect on today. During his active years, he was widely regarded as one of the most fearless, tactical, technology led, and intelligence led result-driven officers in the fight against crime. One of the major things … Read more
AFUZE, EDO STATE — The political landscape of the Owan Federal Constituency shifted decisively this weekend as the former Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, Hon. Pally Iriase, formally threw his weight behind the candidacy of Dr. Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe for the 2027 House of Representatives seat. The high-profile endorsement, which took place … Read more
Nigeria may soon begin a major shift in its agricultural strategy as plans are underway to expand oil palm cultivation beyond the southern region and into parts of northern Nigeria. This was disclosed by the President of the National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria (NPPAN), Dr. Alphonsus Inyang, during the Validation Meeting of the Nigerian … Read more
Nigeria’s political contest ahead of the 2027 presidential election is no longer confined to Abuja, Lagos, or the country’s traditional campaign battlegrounds. It is increasingly being fought in foreign capitals such as Washington, London, and Brussels, where both the ruling government and the opposition are investing heavily in shaping international opinion. At the centre of … Read more
Flutterwave Inc. has reached a major milestone in its growth journey after securing a banking licence that will allow the company to hold customer funds and deposits directly. The development was announced by the company’s founder and Chief Executive Officer, Olugbenga Agboola, who described the approval as a significant step forward in Flutterwave’s mission to … Read more
Pressure is mounting on the Federal Government to respond to the controversial remark made by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, against Channels Television presenter, Seun Okinbaloye, as major media and civil society organisations describe the comment as dangerous, unacceptable, and harmful to press freedom. The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), Nigeria … Read more
Nigeria’s political atmosphere is becoming increasingly charged as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) accuses the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of deliberately creating obstacles that could prevent the party from fielding candidates in the 2027 general elections. At the centre of the dispute is INEC’s refusal to continue receiving official correspondence from the ADC, pending … Read more
The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law, widely known as Intersociety, has alleged that no fewer than 1,402 Christians were either killed or abducted across Nigeria between January 1 and April 6, 2026. According to the group, the period under review, which spans 96 days from New Year’s Day to Easter Monday, … Read more