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On May 22, 2025, the quiet community of Odo-Ape in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, Nigeria, was thrust into a state of fear and uncertainty. In the early hours of the morning, around 1 a.m., a group of armed gunmen stormed the home of 76-year-old retired military officer Major Josiah Ajayi, abducting him…
The Nigerian political landscape is once again heating up as the 2027 presidential election looms on the horizon. A recent statement attributed to Nasir El-Rufai, the former Governor of Kaduna State, has sent ripples through the nation’s political circles. At the Arewa TechFest in Katsina on May 21, 2025, El-Rufai reportedly declared, “We will remove…
In the ever-evolving landscape of Nigerian politics, rumors and allegations often swirl, capturing public attention and sparking heated debates. One such claim recently made headlines, alleging that Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate and a prominent figure in Nigerian politics, held a clandestine meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Rome to discuss…
In a significant stride toward safeguarding public health, the Nigerian Senate has taken a firm stance against the dangerous practice of using harmful chemicals, such as calcium carbide, to artificially ripen fruits. On May 21, 2025, the Senate, led by Senator Anthony Okorie Ani (Ebonyi South), passed a resolution to amend existing laws to criminalize…
Edo State, often celebrated as the heartbeat of Nigeria due to its rich cultural heritage and vibrant economic potential, is grappling with a silent crisis that threatens its growth and prosperity. According to a recent statement by Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, the state is losing over $1 billion annually in potential investments due…
Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu attended the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, a historic event that marked the first time a Nigerian president has attended a papal inauguration. The visit, intended as a gesture of interfaith diplomacy, sparked a firestorm of debate back home, with former Secretary to the Government of the…
On the morning of May 20, 2025, a heartbreaking incident unfolded in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, Nigeria, leaving a community in mourning and raising serious questions about police conduct during routine operations. A 14-year-old secondary school student, Kehinde Alade, was fatally shot by a police corporal during a traffic enforcement exercise near the…
In a significant development in the Nigerian legal and social media landscape, the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has imposed a ₦200,000 fine on social media influencer Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), in a high-profile defamation lawsuit filed by renowned human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) and his son, Folarin Falana, better…
In a historic moment for African philanthropy, Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has been recognized as one of the world’s most influential philanthropists in TIME Magazine’s inaugural TIME100 Philanthropy list for 2025. As the only Nigerian honored on this prestigious list, Dangote joins an elite group of global titans, including Michael Bloomberg, Oprah Winfrey, Warren Buffett,…
In a recent statement, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, declared, “Our currency (Naira) is now more competitive.” This bold assertion has sparked widespread discussion among economists, investors, and everyday Nigerians, raising questions about what exactly makes the Naira more competitive and what this means for Nigeria’s economic future. In…
