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 […]
Nigerian govt, German chamber of commerce deepens economic cooperation
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a deeper economic partnership with the German Chamber of Commerce, aimed at boosting trade, investment, and industrial growth. The agreement is expected to improve business cooperation between both countries and attract more German companies into Nigeria’s key sectors such as manufacturing, technology, renewable energy, and infrastructure. Government officials […]
Prince Andrew stripped of titles, Windsor residence
King Charles III has officially removed his brother Prince Andrew from his royal titles and ordered him to leave his long-time home at Windsor. This decision was announced on Thursday and marks another major punishment for the embattled prince as controversies linked to Jeffrey Epstein continue. According to Buckingham Palace, Prince Andrew will no longer […]
Sudan: UN, WHO condemn massacre in El-Fasher
The United Nations and World Health Organization have strongly condemned the brutal killings that took place this week in El-Fasher, western Sudan. According to humanitarian officials, hundreds of civilians were murdered in what has been described as one of the worst atrocities in the region’s ongoing conflict. Disturbing videos circulating online show militia fighters attacking […]
Silencing opposition voices – Gumi reacts as Trump bans Wole Soyinka from US
Islamic scholar Ahmad Gumi has weighed in on the reported cancellation of Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka’s United States visa. News of the visa revocation sparked reactions across the country after Soyinka revealed the development while speaking with journalists at Freedom Park in Lagos. Soyinka said he had no knowledge of any wrongdoing that could have […]
Igbo Town Unions drag Lagos demolitions to UN, ECOWAS Court, alleges ethnic bias
The Association of Igbo Town Unions (ASITU) has taken a bold step by petitioning the United Nations Human Rights Council, the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, and the ECOWAS Court of Justice over the alleged demolition of Igbo-owned properties in Lagos State. The group claims that the demolitions, mostly targeting businesses and investments […]
It’s being fixed – billionaire Elon Musk apologises for frustrations with X
Billionaire tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has publicly apologised to users of his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), for the recent issues affecting the app’s performance. Musk admitted that the glitches and algorithm challenges have caused frustrations among users but assured that his engineering team is working tirelessly to resolve them. The apology came through […]
Margaret Obi appointed as High Court judge in England, Wales
A Nigerian-born British legal practitioner, Mrs. Margaret Obi, has been appointed as a High Court Judge in England and Wales, marking a historic milestone as the first African-born person to hold the position. Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, announced the news in a post on X (formerly Twitter) titled […]
CAF Unveils Nominees In Women’s Categories For The CAF Awards 2025
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially released the list of nominees for the Women’s categories in the upcoming CAF Awards 2025, recognizing outstanding achievements in African women’s football. The announcement, made on Wednesday, highlights the players, coaches, and teams that have made remarkable contributions to the sport over the past year. The prestigious […]
US Army War College Inducts Late General Lagbaja Into Its Hall Of Fame
The United States Army War College (USAWC) has posthumously honoured the late Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Nigeria’s 23rd Chief of Army Staff, by inducting him into its prestigious International Hall of Fame (IHOF). The ceremony took place on Monday, October 13, 2025, during the opening of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) […]