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FCT, Abuja – Ahead of the 2027 general election, there are strong indications that several political stakeholders are backing Nigeria’s perennial presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to challenge incumbent President Bola Tinubu. Tinubu, from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has not publicly declared his re-election bid but it is public knowledge that the President would […]

The Director General of the World Trade Organization, WTO, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on Thursday, January 23 warned against any reciprocated trade wars prompted by the United States, US, and President Donald Trump’s tariff threats on different countries. Urging other states to refrain from responding in kind to Trump, Okonjo-Iweala called such a potential situation ”catastrophic.’’ Her

Ebonyi state, Abakiliki – The Ebonyi State University of ICT, Science and Technology, Oferekpe, has been approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC). The NUC Executive Secretary, Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu, said the institution is the 66th state university in Nigeria and the 278th in the Nigerian University System. Ribadu stated this while presenting a letter

The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, has raised concerns over the growing use of skin-lightening products (SLPs) in Nigeria and across Africa, citing significant health risks. Despite well-documented harmful effects, the use of skin-bleaching products such as creams, ointments, soap, pills, and injections remains common among non-white populations worldwide,

Controversial rapper Speed Darlington, born Darlington Achakpo, has made a powerful return to social media following his release from Kuje prison after a grueling two-month stint. Known for his outspoken nature and fearless approach, Darlington wasted no time in making his presence felt. On Thursday, he shared a striking video on Instagram of two rams

Report has it that popular singer, Rihanna is currently caught in a whirlwind of anxiety as her boyfriend, A$AP Rocky reportedly stands risk of  trial on gun charges. Sources close to her reveal she’s deeply troubled by the uncertainty of the case. The thought of possibly raising their two young children alone looms over her,

The Court of Appeal in Akure, Ondo State, has confirmed the death sentence of a prominent hotelier, Ramon Adedoyin, after he was convicted for the murder of a former Master’s student at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Timothy Adegoke. In its ruling on Thursday, the appellate court affirmed the judgment of the Osun State High Court,

The Presidency is reportedly working on a plan to divide Kano State before the 2027 elections, a move believed to have worsened the ongoing feud between President Bola Tinubu and the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II. According to a report by Punch Newspaper, Tinubu and Sanusi, once allies, are now at odds over politics,

Telecommunications companies operating in Nigeria have revealed that they will soon commence charging subscribers the 50 percent call, data, and other tariff hike. The Chairman of the Association of Telecommunication Companies, ATCON, Gbenga Adebayo, disclosed this in an exclusive interview on Wednesday. Adebayo noted that telcos are concurrently fulfilling all regulatory requirements necessary to implement

The Times Higher Education ranking for 2025 has highlighted the top universities in Nigeria with the best student-to-staff ratios. A favourable student-to-staff ratio is often indicative of a better learning environment, where students can benefit from more personalised attention and support from their lecturers. Here, we take a closer look at the universities that have

On his first day in office, Donald Trump, the newly inaugurated United States president, issued over 200 executive orders. These orders addressed immigration, climate change, pardons, and foreign policies. The elected executive branch issues executive orders. These orders carry the weight of the law but can be overturned by succeeding presidents or the court. According

London, United Kingdom – Beatrice, wife of former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has been released from prison in the United Kingdom. The wife of the former federal lawmaker has returned to Nigeria. According to Vanguard, a reliable source confirmed Ekweremadu’s wife’s return to Nigeria on Tuesday, January 21. Ekweremadu represented Enugu West Senatorial

A former media aide to former President Muhammadu Buhari has been slammed on social media for defending claims that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) only conducts night raids on fraudsters in the southern part of Nigeria. Bashir Ahmad explained that each region of Nigeria had its own challenges and internet fraudsters were not

Controversial Nigerian singer, Speed Darlington, popularly known as Akpi, has been released from prison custody. Naturenex reports that the singer’s lawyer, Stan Alieke, made the announcement in a post via his Instagram page on Tuesday. Alieke said Akpi’s lawyers would explore every legal avenue to ensure that he gets justice for his fundamental human rights,

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