Nigeria’s Unfair Justice Exposed, Analyst Says
Lawyer and political analyst Malcolm Emokiniovo Omirhobo says Nnamdi Kanu’s life sentence exposes Nigeria’s deeply uneven justice system—one that swiftly punishes some citizens while protecting others accused of worse offences. He argues that while Kanu has been arrested, detained, tried, and convicted, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi—who openly engages with armed bandits, defends their actions, and speaks […]
Security Tight as Rival PDP Factions Plan Parallel Meetings
Security was reinforced at the PDP national headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday as rival factions prepared to hold separate meetings at the same venue. Armed police and patrol vehicles were stationed outside the secretariat, where factional national secretary Samuel Anyanwu — aligned with Nyesom Wike — arrived early and took control of his office. Anyanwu […]
Mr Jollof Apologizes After In-Flight Clash with VeryDarkMan
Nigerian comedian Mr Jollof has addressed his in-flight confrontation with social media figure VeryDarkMan, saying he acted only in self-defense. In an Instagram video, he apologized to passengers, aviation authorities and United Nigeria Airlines for the disruption, adding that the incident would not happen again. He also expressed regret to his family, calling the clash […]
U.S. Lawmaker Criticized Over Kebbi Abduction Remarks
U.S. lawmaker Riley Moore condemned the abduction of 25 schoolgirls from Government Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State, urging prayers for the victims and the slain vice principal. He described the attack as occurring in a “Christian enclave,” prompting swift correction from former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad, who said the community and victims are Muslim. […]
Aliyu Says Azikiwe’s Compromises Helped Keep Nigeria United
Former Niger State Governor Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu says Nigeria’s first president, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, made critical political compromises that helped keep the young nation together. Speaking at the 2025 Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe Award Lecture in Abuja, Aliyu noted that Zik partnered across party lines in both the First and Second Republics to protect Nigeria’s fragile […]
Nwabali Apologizes After Nigeria’s World Cup Playoff Loss
Stanley Nwabali has apologized to Nigerians after the Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup hopes ended in a 4–3 penalty shootout defeat to DR Congo. The match finished 1–1 after extra time, and although Nwabali saved two penalties, misses from Calvin Bassey, Moses Simon, and Semi Ajayi sealed Nigeria’s exit. DR Congo captain Chancel Mbemba converted […]
33 Teams Qualify for 2026 World Cup as Nigeria Faces DR Congo
Thirty-three nations have secured spots at the 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup, including hosts Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Africa has nine teams qualified, while Asia, Europe, South America, and Oceania have also confirmed multiple entrants. Nigeria and DR Congo will clash in the African playoff final in Morocco on Sunday after DR Congo […]
Atalanta Dismiss Ivan Juric After Heavy Defeat to Sassuolo
Atalanta has parted ways with manager Ivan Juric after a disappointing 3-0 home defeat to Sassuolo over the weekend. The loss leaves the Serie A side in 13th place after 11 matches this season. Juric, who took over in June following nine years under Gian Piero Gasperini, struggled to maintain the club’s previous success. With […]
Trump Revives Plan for $2,000 Tariff-Funded Payment to Americans
U.S. President Donald Trump has again proposed paying a $2,000 “dividend” to most Americans using revenue from tariffs collected on imported goods. Trump made the renewed pitch on Sunday via his Truth Social platform, claiming that the U.S. government is “taking in trillions of dollars” through tariffs and could soon begin paying down its “enormous […]
Tinubu Commends Soludo After Landslide Anambra Win
President Bola Tinubu has extended his congratulations to Governor Chukwuma Soludo following his resounding re-election in Anambra State. Soludo secured a second term after winning all 21 local government areas, according to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) results announced on Sunday. In a statement personally signed by the President, Tinubu praised Soludo’s visionary leadership […]
