No federal character breach in NCC promotions — NCSCN on victimisation allegations
The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) has dismissed allegations of bias and victimisation in the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) 2025 staff promotion exercise. In a statement from its Executive Director, Blessing Akinlosotu, the Council urged protesting staff to use internal complaint channels rather than launching negative media campaigns against the leadership of the […]
We need our own state’ — Godwin Obla cries out over Idoma marginalization in Benue
Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Godwin Obla, has raised strong concerns over what he calls long-standing marginalization of the Idoma people in Benue State. Speaking at the Idoma Hall of Fame Advisory Board Inaugural Dinner in Abuja, Obla stated that the time has come for the Idoma ethnic group to have a state of their […]
PDP suspends Anyanwu, others after court order halting congress
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended former National Secretary Samuel Anyanwu and several other party members in Imo State following a court ruling that stopped the party’s planned congress. The suspension follows rising tension within the party as leaders try to address internal struggles and power battles ahead of future elections. According to the […]
EPL: 4 fixtures we could see shock results this weekend
The Premier League returns for Match Day 10, and fans are set for another exciting round of fixtures. With Arsenal sitting at the top of the table and several big teams facing tricky tests, this weekend could deliver unexpected twists. While teams like Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool, and Manchester United are favorites on paper, football […]
Echegini returns from injury, set to face Le Havre
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Jennifer Echegini has recovered from a hamstring injury and is expected to return to action today when PSG face Le Havre in an Arkema Premier League match. The Nigerian star picked up the injury late in a league game against Strasbourg before the international break, which ruled her out of national team […]
It’s lion, tiger situation – Shehu Sani rejects Trump’s designating Nigeria CPC
Former Kaduna Senator Shehu Sani has dismissed the United States decision, under President Donald Trump’s administration, to place Nigeria on the list of Countries of Particular Concern (CPC) over alleged religious persecution. According to him, the move is based on misinformation and does not reflect Nigeria’s reality. In a post on X, Sani argued that […]
Dangerous to pretend we didnt notice – Nicki Minaj on Trump designating Nigeria as CPC
American rap star Nicki Minaj has voiced strong concern about global religious persecution following the U.S. government’s decision to list Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC). The designation, approved by President Donald Trump’s administration, highlights fears of religious freedom violations in Nigeria. In a post shared on X, Minaj said she felt grateful […]
Christian genocide: Muslim lives matter too – Onanuga tells Trump’s govt for blacklisting Nigeria
Presidential media aide, Bayo Onanuga, has rejected claims that Christians are being deliberately targeted and killed in Nigeria. His reaction came after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio supported President Donald Trump’s decision to place Nigeria on the “Country of Particular Concern” list over alleged Christian persecution. Rubio posted that thousands of Christians were being […]
EFCC begins investigation on Oladip’s extortion allegation against operatives
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has opened an investigation into allegations made by Nigerian rapper Oladipupo Olabode Oladimeji, popularly known as Oladips. The music star claimed that some EFCC operatives extorted ₦10 million from him before granting him freedom after an arrest linked to suspected internet fraud cases. According to a statement from […]
Ukraine: Russia retaliates against 19th EU sanctions
Russia has announced fresh retaliatory measures following the European Union’s latest sanctions targeting Moscow over the war in Ukraine. The 19th sanctions package, approved on October 23, includes actions against 69 individuals and several sectors such as finance, energy, and military industries, which the EU says are supporting Russia’s war effort. In a statement on […]