July 10, 2025
African Leaders Woo Trump for Resource Deals
In a renewed push to bolster Africa–U.S. relations, five West and Central African presidents held a high-stakes meeting with United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday at the White House, seeking strategic partnerships to develop their natural resources and enhance local value chains. The diplomatic engagement, which took place in the State Dining Room of […]
Man Sentenced to Death for Beheading Brother Over Witchcraft Allegation
Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Uyo has sentenced a 29-year-old man, Akaninyene Thomas Okpon, to death by hanging for the murder of his elder brother, whom he accused of being a witch and the cause of his life’s misfortunes. The court found that in 2018, Akaninyene, a father of three and a primary […]
Police Restrict Lagos Movement Ahead of LG Elections
The Lagos State Police Command has announced a significant adjustment to the previously scheduled restriction on movement ahead of the highly anticipated Local Government elections slated for Saturday, July 12, 2025. The revised order now limits vehicular and waterways movement from 6:00 am to 3:00 pm, a modification from the initial 3:00 am to 3:00 […]
Former Governor Obaseki Breaks Silence on Supreme Court Verdict
It is based on this conviction, and our belief that the results were manipulated, that we pursued legal redress. Regrettably, and most unexpectedly, the verdicts at every stage of the judicial process went against us Former Governor Godwin Obaseki has responded to the Supreme Court’s final ruling on the Edo State governorship election dispute, expressing […]
Senegal Cancels Akon’s $6bn Wakanda-Inspired Smart City
Senegal has officially cancelled plans for the $6 billion “Akon City,” a futuristic smart city inspired by the Marvel universe’s Wakanda and championed by Senegalese-American music star, Akon. The announcement comes after years of delay, missed financial milestones, and failed construction efforts that left the ambitious project stuck in the conceptual stage. Initially unveiled in […]
FG Fights Back as US, UAE Tighten Visa Rules
In a mounting diplomatic standoff, the Federal Government of Nigeria has pushed back against fresh visa restrictions imposed by the United States and the United Arab Emirates, describing the moves as unilateral and disproportionate. Officials warn the new rules risk straining long-standing bilateral ties and disrupting educational, tourism, and economic exchanges. The US Department of […]
BREAKING: Supreme Court Affirms Okpebholo’s Victory as Edo Governor
The Supreme Court of Nigeria on Thursday, July 10, 2025, delivered its final verdict on the protracted legal dispute surrounding the outcome of the September 21, 2024 governorship election in Edo State, affirming Senator Monday Okpebholo as the duly elected governor of the state. A five-member panel of justices, presided over by Justice Mohammed Garba, unanimously dismissed […]
Senate Probes N1.3tn CBEX Crash, Declares Export Emergency
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, initiated a comprehensive probe into the collapse of the Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX), a digital investment platform that allegedly defrauded Nigerian investors of over ₦1.3 trillion. The upper legislative chamber also declared the situation a national emergency, citing growing rates of depression, suicide, and public distrust in […]
Crisis Brews in Akwa Ibom APC Over Gov’s Automatic Ticket Plan
A coalition of stakeholders within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State has vehemently opposed the recent pronouncement by the State Governor, Umo Eno, regarding the automatic return of incumbent National Assembly members as party candidates in the forthcoming elections. Operating under the platform Concerned Members of the APC, the group submitted a […]
Prince Dotun Oyelade Honoured with SWEGOP Media Legendary Award
Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, has been honoured with the Media Legendary Award by the South West Guild of Online Publishers (SWEGOP) in recognition of his remarkable contributions to the media industry spanning nearly five decades. The award was presented during SWEGOP’s 9th Anniversary Celebration, which brought together top media professionals, scholars, […]