Opinion
Tinubu’s challenging but focused start, By Debo Alabi
13 June 2024 in OpinionCaption: •President Tinubu Borrowing the words of Bayo Onanuga,…
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POLITICS
Democracy Day: What Are We Celebrating When There’s Hunger In Nigeria? – Bode George Queries Tinubu
14 June 2024 in PoliticsA chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Bode George has charged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to look into what he…
Abiola’s wife seeks law to ban military coups
13 June 2024 in PoliticsCaption: •MKO Abiola By CHIJIOKE OKORONKWO Mrs Tinu Abiola, wife of late Chief MKO Abiola, has urged the National…
‘He’s Not Superman, Anyone Can Fall’ — Onanuga, Shehu Sani React As Tinubu Slips At Eagles Square
13 June 2024 in PoliticsThe Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has defended the fall of his principal…
States Should Decide Fate Of LGAs, List Should Be Deleted From Constitution — Afenifere Faults FG’s Autonomy Suit
13 June 2024 in PoliticsAfenifere, a pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, has called for the deletion of Local Government Areas (LGAs) from the Nigerian constitution, as…
President Tinubu jokes about him falling at Eagles Square, calls it a ‘swagger’ (video)
12 June 2024 in PoliticsPresident Tinubu has joked about him falling at the Eagles Square Abuja on Wednesday morning, June 12. The…
TOP NEWS
“Finland Is Protecting Simon Ekpa Criminality, He Must Be Arrested” – CDS Musa
14 June 2024 in NewsmakersThe Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa has vowed that Simon Ekpa, self-proclaimed Prime Minister of the Indigenous People…
Tears, agony as family loses houses, farmlands for opposing church crusade
14 June 2024 in NewsmakersCaption: •The demolished houses By CHARLES IWUOHA It was tears and agony for the family of Mr Chijioke Ekpono…
IGP orders investigation into the death of Andrew Ochekwo, prime suspect in the disappearance of two friends
14 June 2024 in NewsmakersThe Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding thenalleged murder of…
Court orders final forfeiture of private university built by former civil servant with ‘stolen funds’
14 June 2024 in NewsmakersThe final forfeiture of NOK University and all of its assets has been ordered by a federal high court…
Tinubu’s challenging but focused start, By Debo Alabi
13 June 2024 in OpinionCaption: •President Tinubu Borrowing the words of Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, “One…
WORLD
N80 Billion Fraud: ‘Political Masters Shielding Yahaya Bello, Disgracing Nigeria’ – EFCC
14 June 2024 in World NewsYahaya Bello The Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has accused…
UN Adds Israel To List Of Militaries Committing Violations Against Children
09 June 2024 in World NewsThe UN has added the Israeli military to a…
Mayibuye! The 100-year-old slogan that’s stirred up divisions in South Africa’s elections
07 June 2024 in World NewsPolitical parties the world over use slogans, icons, colours, names…
Trump ally and former adviser Steve Bannon ordered to report to prison by July 1 for refusing to testify to Congress over Jan 6 capitol riot
07 June 2024 in USA & CANADAA US federal judge on Thursday, June 6 ordered…
Woman mauled to death by lion as she has sex with boyfriend in the Zimbabwe bush
06 June 2024 in World NewsSharai Mawera died after the beast pounced as she enjoyed…
US shuts off asylum to migrants who cross border illegally
06 June 2024 in USA & CANADAThe US government under Joe Biden is quickly invoking…
BUSINESS
No more variation on new projects — Umahi
14 June 2024 in EconomyCaption: •Minister of Works, David Umahi Minister of Works, David Umahi has said variation of Prices (VOP) over earthwork and other…
Guinness announces plan to leave Nigeria after 75 years
14 June 2024 in EconomyGuinness has announced it will exit the Nigerian market and sell off its controlling shares to Singaporean conglomerate Tolaram…
Cut Your Salary To N60,000 – NNPP Chieftain To Govs Over Minimum Wage Rejection
13 June 2024 in EconomyA chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has called on Governors across the country…
Emefiele Printed Naira Notes Different From Design Approved By Buhari — Witness Reveals
13 June 2024 in EconomyFormer Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, printed naira notes different from the design approved by…
Home solar systems in South Africa: more will be installed if households are given loans, free maintenance and security
11 June 2024 in EnergySouth Africa is making efforts to increase the use of solar photovoltaic energy. But it’s happening at a very slow…
TECHNOLOGY
Technology makes it easy for lawyers to work across borders: regulations should too
11 June 2024 in TechnologyThe rules of legal practice are highly localised. Every country sets rules that determine how lawyers qualify professionally and what…
Understanding AI outputs: study shows pro-western cultural bias in the way AI decisions are explained
11 June 2024 in TechnologyAI models’ outputs need to be properly explained to the people affected. DrAfter123/Getty Images Mary Carman, University of the Witwatersrand…
African sci-fi: body hopping, artificial wombs and angry ghosts in a future Botswana
08 June 2024 in TechnologyTlotlo Tsamaase has already proved her talent for African science fiction. Her masterly short stories, one previously shortlisted for the…
TikTok law threatening a ban if the app isn’t sold raises First Amendment concerns
22 May 2024 in TechnologyTikTok users worry about losing their social media platform, but First Amendment rights are on the line, too. AP Photo/Ted…
What’s in a VIN? How to decode the vehicle identification number, your car’s unique fingerprint
20 May 2024 in TechnologyA VIN is a unique string of 17 characters assigned to vehicles. welcomia/iStock via Getty Images Plus Jordan Frith, Clemson…
HEALTH
Mental health services are scarce in Nigeria but there’s a huge need: what we learnt from callers to a hotline
14 June 2024 in HealthEmergency hotlines have a crucial role to play in improving access to mental health services, particularly in countries where these…
World No Tobacco Day: One Out Of 10 Nigerians Smokes – Expert Reveals
13 June 2024 in HealthGabriel Omotoso of the Department of Anatomy, University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), says one in every 10 Nigerians smokes tobacco daily.…
We tracked South Africa’s sardine run over 66 years: here’s what we found
12 June 2024 in Healthshutterstock. Jennifer Fitchett, University of the Witwatersrand and Stefan Grab, University of the Witwatersrand The sardine run is well known…
We tracked South Africa’s sardine run over 66 years: here’s what we found
12 June 2024 in Healthshutterstock. Jennifer Fitchett, University of the Witwatersrand and Stefan Grab, University of the Witwatersrand The sardine run is well known…
Cholera can kill you within hours if left untreated: how to recognise the symptoms and protect yourself
11 June 2024 in HealthCholera is a deadly disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, associated with poor sanitation and limited access to clean…
SPORTS
June 16 uprising: how a massacre in South Africa led to Africa’s boycott of the 1976 Olympics
14 June 2024 in SportsAs the world prepares for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games,…
Super Eagles star Olanrewaju Kayode's estranged wife responds after reports alleging that all their 3 kids don't belong to him, that she lied about her age and is in a relationship with a popular pastor
28 May 2024 in SportsThe wife of Nigerian football player Kayode Olanrewaju,…
Mike Tyson suffers medical emergency on cross-country flight before mega-millions Jake Paul fight
28 May 2024 in SportsBoxing legend, Mike Tyson suffered a medical scare on…
Oleksandr Usyk Beats Tyson Fury To Become Undisputed World Heavyweight Champion
20 May 2024 in SportsOn a grand stage and on a…
I Was Against My Son Playing Chess – Record-Breaker, Tunde Onakoya’s Dad
25 April 2024 in SportsHe admitted that when Tunde was a child, he used…
ENTERTAINMENT
Nigerians jubilates as Verydarkman reportedly regains freedom
11 June 2024 in EntertainmentNigerian social media influencer and critic, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as Verydarkman, resumed court proceedings this morning and the…
BBL surgery: ‘Aunty Ramota not in coma’ – Ijoba Lande, speaks
11 June 2024 in EntertainmentGaniyu Kehinde Morufu, alias Ijoba Lande, a prominent Yoruba skitmaker, has stated that female comedian Ramota Adetu, also known as Aunty Ramota,…
Mohbad’s Autopsy Finally Out
09 June 2024 in EntertainmentThe autopsy Conducted on the body of late singer Mohbad has revealed the possible cause of his d£ath. The result…
Mohbad’s Autopsy Finally Out
09 June 2024 in EntertainmentThe autopsy Conducted on the body of late singer Mohbad has revealed the possible cause of his d£ath. The result…
Mohbad’s Autopsy Finally Out
09 June 2024 in EntertainmentThe autopsy Conducted on the body of late singer Mohbad has revealed the possible cause of his d£ath. The result…
RELIGION
Christianity is changing in South Africa as pentecostal and indigenous churches grow – what’s behind the trend
08 June 2024 in ReligionStudies show that South Africa is one of only three countries in the world where religious participation has increased in…
Between witchcraft and terrorism: how social fears in coastal Kenya impact religious expression
07 June 2024 in ReligionKenya’s coastal region has, since about 2011, grappled with terrorist attacks carried out by the Somalia-based Islamic terrorist organisation…
My Month of Prosperity and Financial Dominion by Pastor Amos Dada PhD; P. Eng
06 June 2024 in ReligionIt is with great delight that I welcome you to the month of June, our month of prosperity and financial…
FEMI JIMOH'S STORY SUBTITLED IN ENGLISH (PART 1): DANIEL OLUKOYA MFM ISSUE
06 June 2024 in ReligionFEMI JIMOH'S STORY SUBTITLED IN ENGLISH (PART 1) Funkẹ́ Aṣekún
MFM Church Founder, Olukoya Not Different From Reverend King Who Was Convicted Of Killing Church Members – Sowore
06 June 2024 in ReligionJune 1, 2024 NEWS Chukwuemeka Ezeugo a.k.a Reverend King, who was General Overseer, Christian Praying Assembly (CPA) Church Worldwide, a…
CULTURE
Game of thrones: Emirship tussle tears Kano apart
26 May 2024 in CultureThe reinstatement of Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano on Thursday, and the consequent dethronement of Emir…
I Claimed Ooni Is My Father To Get His Attention, Not To Defame Him – Skit Maker Begs For Forgiveness
17 May 2024 in CultureA yet to be identified skit maker, who claimed in a viral video that he is a son of the…
Nigerian Monarch, Oba Of Benin Suspends Six Officials For Impersonation While Meeting Ooni Of Ife
01 May 2024 in CultureThe suspension of the palace officials was contained in a statement issued by the Iyase of Benin Kingdom, Chief Sam…
Updated U.S. law still leaves Indigenous communities in Canada out of repatriations from museums
17 April 2024 in CultureA new amendment to the United States’ Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) came into effect in January…
Traditional versus contemporary medicine: mental illness in Zimbabwe
08 April 2024 in CultureTraditional medicine should be recognised in the treatment of mental disorders. Shutterstock Lazarus Kajawu, University of Zimbabwe In many parts…