By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI THE battle for supremacy in Nigerian basketball has reached fever pitch as Rivers Hoopers, Lagos Legends, Gboko City Chiefs, and Nigeria Customs sealed their spots in the 2025 Nigeria Premier Basketball League (NPBL) Final Four, setting the stage for a fierce fight for national glory — and the coveted ticket to represent […]
By ESTHER McWILLIS-IKHIDE Civilians on the Brink as Geopolitics Looms Over Nigeria’s Conflict Zones AS tensions rise between Washington and Abuja, fears are mounting that civilians in Nigeria’s fragile conflict zones could become the biggest casualties if U.S. President Donald Trump turns his fiery rhetoric into action. His threats to halt aid and order strikes […]
By TINA TOLUTOPE THE Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has trained farmers from Oyo and Lagos States in aquaponics, an innovative agricultural system that integrates fish farming (aquaculture) and vegetable cultivation (hydroponics) in a single, water-efficient setup. The training, held at the Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA), is part of JICA’s ongoing […]
By ESTHER McWILLIS-IKHIDE TEXAS senator links legislation to religious persecution; praises Trump’s stance on Nigeria United States Senator Ted Cruz has announced plans to introduce new legislation targeting Nigerian political and religious officials involved in introducing or enforcing Sharia and blasphemy laws, which he claims are fueling the persecution of Christians in the country. In […]
By ANDERSON (ANDY) CLIFF BEIJING urges respect for national sovereignty after Trump’s threat of sanctions, military action. China has thrown its full support behind Nigeria, warning against any form of foreign interference following recent remarks by former U.S. President Donald Trump criticizing Nigeria’s handling of religious issues. In a statement released on Tuesday via the […]
By TOSI ORE AFTER months of legal battle, both parties reach undisclosed terms to end high-profile data breach case Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has reached an out-of-court settlement with the Nigerian government in its long-running legal dispute over a $32.8 million fine imposed for alleged data protection violations. The […]
BY GLORY UGOBA THE Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has urged police officers deployed for the Anambra State governorship election to maintain the highest standards of professionalism, neutrality, and integrity throughout the electoral process. Speaking through the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) in charge of Operations, Ben Okolo, the IGP announced that a special […]
BY GLORY UGOBA THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has deployed 24,000 staff members and distributed election materials across Anambra State ahead of the November 8, 2025 governorship election. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan (SAN), announced this on Monday during the Anambra Peace Accord Signing Ceremony held in Awka. The event was organized by the […]
By DIANA CHUKWUKA & STELLA JOHNSON OGBOVOVEH Wards deserted as resident doctors vow to continue indefinite action until demands are met HOSPITALS across Nigeria have been thrown into disarray as the indefinite strike by resident doctors entered full swing, leaving thousands of patients unattended and forcing families to seek medical help elsewhere. From Lagos to […]
By JULIET EKANEM MIXED reactions trail U.S. president’s comments as Nigerians debate leadership, sovereignty, and foreign interference A diplomatic storm has engulfed Nigeria’s online space following U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial description of Nigeria as a “now disgraced country” — a phrase he used in a social-media post threatening military intervention if alleged killings of […]