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In a heartfelt announcement that has reverberated across the United States and beyond, former President Joe Biden revealed on May 18, 2025, that he has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. The news, shared through a statement from his personal office and amplified by a poignant post on X, has sparked an…
Over the weekend, Nigeria was rocked by a series of brutal attacks perpetrated by herdsmen, bandits, and kidnappers across Benue, Kebbi, Imo, Ondo, and Kogi states, leaving at least 33 people dead and countless others injured or missing. These incidents, reported by Vanguard News on May 19, 2025, underscore the persistent insecurity plaguing the nation…
The Deputy Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, made headlines with a bold and urgent call for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to commission an independent and transparent audit of its entire examination infrastructure. This demand comes in the wake of widespread technical glitches that marred the 2025 Unified Tertiary…
Lagos, Nigeria’s bustling commercial hub, is gearing up for a significant environmental milestone: the enforcement of a comprehensive ban on single-use plastics (SUPs) starting July 1, 2025. This bold move, announced by Tokunbo Wahab, the Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, signals the state’s commitment to tackling plastic pollution, reducing environmental degradation, and…
In a poignant statement, Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared, “If we use our diversity not for adversity but for prosperity, the country’s hope is stability and progress.” This powerful remark encapsulates a vision for Nigeria that transcends division and harnesses the nation’s rich tapestry of cultures, ethnicities, and ideologies as a catalyst for sustainable…
Nigeria’s power sector is teetering on the edge of a financial abyss, with the Federal Government’s electricity debt surging by a staggering N800 billion in 2025, according to the Nigerian Senate. This alarming increase has pushed the total debt owed to electricity generation companies (GenCos) to over N3 trillion, driven by persistent tariff shortfalls and…
In a thrilling showdown on the clay courts of Rome, Carlos Alcaraz emerged victorious against Jannik Sinner, capturing the 2025 Italian Open men’s singles title with a commanding 7-6(5), 6-1 performance. This victory, Alcaraz’s first at the prestigious Foro Italico, not only marked a significant milestone in his burgeoning career but also ended Sinner’s remarkable…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) is once again under intense scrutiny following a shocking revelation by the World Bank, which has exposed a staggering N500 billion discrepancy in the company’s oil revenue remittances for 2024. The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), a prominent Nigerian advocacy group, has taken a bold stand, issuing…
In a transformative development for Nigeria’s economic landscape, the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has unveiled ambitious plans to establish electric vehicle (EV) factories in the country. This initiative, rooted in a strategic partnership between Nigeria and China, signals a new era of collaboration focused on unlocking the immense potential of Nigeria’s solid minerals…
In a dramatic turn of events on May 18, 2025, security operatives in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) apprehended Yahaya Zango, a suspected kidnapper who had long evaded law enforcement. The arrest took place at the Abuja Hajj Camp, a bustling hub where intending pilgrims were being screened ahead of their airlift to Saudi Arabia…
