Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has again echoed the need for the independence of the legislature, describing it as critical to the survival of democracy. […]
Year: 2026
Attorney General’s brother found guilty of posing as rideshare driver to assault women
A jury Thursday convicted the brother of Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell of sexually assaulting women while he posed as a rideshare driver. Jurors found […]
Toyin Lawani Raises Alarm Over Inflation, Says Nigerians May Resort to Theft
Nigerian fashion entrepreneur and founder of Tiannah’s Empire, Toyin Lawani, has sparked conversations online after speaking about the rising cost of living and growing concerns […]
Why a bleak poll on Russia’s economy spells bad news for Putin as war in Ukraine bites
Russian citizens are growing increasingly critical of Putin’s economic policies, new polling has found, as Ukrainian attacks and European sanctions continue to squeeze Moscow’s finances. […]
Cruise lines can be held liable for using docks seized under Castro, Supreme Court rules
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday broadly upheld lawsuits by U.S. companies whose property was seized in Cuba prior to 1960, including claims against cruise […]
Democracy Day: ‘Over 13,000 Terrorists Neutralised in One Year’- Tinubu Reveals
President Bola Tinubu has disclosed that more than 13,000 terrorists were killed across Nigeria in the past year, while terror-related deaths have dropped by 81 […]
NDC Primaries: Dickson blames electoral act for irregularities
The National Assembly recently amended the 2022 Electoral Act which consequently prescribed direct primaries as mandatory mode of primary elections of political parties. The National […]
Feds declare Eaton fire was a cleanup success. Their testing shows otherwise
Despite finding nearly 1 in 5 homes had excessive levels of lead, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency this week claimed that recent soil testing in […]
Trump allies defy judge in bid to keep his name on Kennedy Center facade
The board appointed by Donald Trump at the Kennedy Center is making a last-ditch effort to retain his name on the facade of the renowned […]
President Tinubu urges Nigerians to defend democracy
President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to continue defending and strengthening democracy, saying this is a collective national achievement built on the enduring spirit […]
Insight Redefini Names Babatunde Olaifa New Group CEO
Insight Redefini Group, Nigeria and West Africa’s largest integrated marketing communications network and a member of Publicis Groupe, has appointed Babatunde Olaifa as its new […]
Sanwo-Olu Urges Unity, Active Citizenship on Democracy Day
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called for renewed commitment to unity, accountability, and active citizenship as Nigeria marks 27 years of uninterrupted democratic governance. […]
“He Didn’t Know” -Adunni Ade Reveals Daughter’s Father Found Out Days Before Naming Ceremony
Nollywood actress Adunni Ade has generated buzz on social media after revealing that her daughter’s father did not know she was pregnant until a few […]
Older AC and fridge chemicals amp up climate change. Trump just rolled back limits on them
President Trump on Thursday announced that grocery stories and air conditioning companies will be allowed to keep using high-polluting refrigerants for longer than they would […]
50-Year-Old Man Jailed for Assaulting and Impregnating His Sidechic’s 14-year-old Neighbour
An Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Uyo has sentenced a 50-year-old man, Ime Edet Akpan, to 21 years imprisonment for assaulting and impregnating […]
Ogun Security Guard Allegedly Defiles 16-Year-Old
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old security guard, Abraham Aneka, over allegations of defilement, criminal intimidation, and attempted robbery involving a 16-year-old […]
UPDATED: Tinubu names new institution after General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua
“Among the architects of modern democratic Nigeria, we honour General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua for his vision of national partnership.” President Bola Tinubu has renamed the […]
Battle For Steel: Why ArcelorMittal Is In The Eye Of Storm In France
New Delhi: Steel is back at the heart of politics in Europe. In France, lawmakers have once again voted to nationalise the French operations of […]
FG Approves Five Evacuation Flights for 500 Nigerians Returning from South Africa
Abuja, Nigeria – The Federal Government has approved five evacuation flights to bring back over 500 Nigerians who have been screened and cleared for voluntary […]
UPDATED: Don’t ‘Japa’, Tinubu urges young Nigerians
Mr Tinubu made the appeal in a nationwide broadcast on Friday to mark the 2026 Democracy Day celebration President Bola Tinubu has urged young Nigerians […]