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On Monday, May 19, 2025, the bustling Nyanya-Keffi road in Abuja, Nigeria, became the scene of yet another devastating tragedy. A horrific accident on the Karu Bridge claimed numerous lives, marking the second fatal crash at this location within a mere 24 hours. This catastrophic event has reignited concerns about road safety on one of…
In a bold move underscoring the importance of justice and accountability, the Emir of Daura, Alhaji Umar Farouk, has sacked a village head in Daura, Katsina State, Nigeria, following serious allegations of rape and kidnapping. This significant decision, reported by The Guardian Nigeria on May 20, 2025, reflects the emirate’s commitment to upholding moral standards…
The Nigerian judiciary, often regarded as the last bastion of justice, has come under intense scrutiny following explosive allegations of corruption made by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. Speaking at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Bwari Branch Law Week in Abuja on May 19, 2025, El-Rufai delivered a scathing critique of the judicial system,…
In a recent statement aired on Channels Television, Innocent Chukwuma, the founder of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM), Nigeria’s pioneering indigenous automaker, revealed that the cheapest car in their lineup is priced at N22 million. This announcement has sparked widespread discussion among car enthusiasts, industry analysts, and everyday Nigerians, raising questions about affordability, local manufacturing, and…
On May 19, 2025, the U.S. Senate confirmed Charles Kushner as the U.S. Ambassador to France and Monaco in a closely watched 51-45 vote. This decision has sparked significant discussion due to Kushner’s familial ties to President Donald Trump, his controversial past, and the implications of his appointment for U.S. foreign policy. As a real…
On May 18, 2025, a significant operation unfolded in the dense terrains of Konyo Gbise, near Akwaza in Katsina-Ala, Benue State, Nigeria, as the Nigerian Army’s Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), led by the elite 72 Special Forces Battalion, launched a coordinated assault on notorious bandit camps. This meticulously planned raid, executed in collaboration with other…
In a striking revelation, Nigeria’s food import bill soared to $2.5 billion in 2024, marking a 16% increase from the previous year, according to a recent report by Vanguard News (May 20, 2025). This alarming rise underscores the persistent challenges facing Nigeria’s agricultural sector and raises critical questions about the nation’s food security, economic stability,…
On May 16, 2025, history was made in the United Kingdom as 29-year-old Princess Opeyemi Bright, a British-Nigerian woman, was inaugurated as the youngest mayor in the nation’s history. Assuming the prestigious role of First Citizen of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, Opeyemi’s achievement marks a significant moment not only for the Nigerian…
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…
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…
