7.1 Quake Triggers Tsunami Alert in Southwest Japan
By Oluwakemi Kindness Japan has issued a tsunami alert after a powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck the southwestern island of Kyushu on Tuesday, cutting power to thousands of homes. The quake hit at 4:27 pm local time and registered the highest level, seven, on Japan’s Shindo intensity scale, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. Authorities warned […]
Presidency, Oshiomhole Respond to Obi’s Comments on Tinubu
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Presidency and Senator Adams Oshiomhole have criticised Peter Obi over comments he made about President Bola Tinubu during a television interview. Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga said Obi wrongly compared his political journey with Tinubu’s, insisting the President has remained loyal to the progressive political movement throughout his career. Onanuga said Tinubu […]
FG Urges South Africa to End Attacks on Nigerians
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Federal Government has urged South Africa to end the recurring attacks on Nigerians, revealing that 98 Nigerians have been killed in the country over the past four years. Nigeria delivered the message in Abuja during a meeting with South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, who visited as […]
Chad to Withdraw from ICC, Cites Bias Against Africa
By Oluwakemi Kindness Chad has announced plans to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), arguing that the court’s work has been ineffective and disproportionately focused on African countries. In a statement on Monday, the Chadian government says the decision followed an extensive review of the ICC’s operations since it was established in 2002, concluding […]
SMEDAN Warns of Startup Investment Gap in Nigeria
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has raised concerns over the shortage of investment-ready startups in the country, despite the availability of significant funding opportunities for entrepreneurs. Director-General of SMEDAN, Charles Odii, made the observation at the opening of the Abuja Centre for Entrepreneurship (ACE) Project’s Training of […]
BBNaija Season 11 Begins With ₦160m Grand Prize
By Oluwakemi Kindness Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) has officially kicked off its 11th season, introducing 24 housemates who will compete over the next 72 days for a record ₦160 million grand prize. Hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, this year’s edition is themed “Everything Is for The Taking,” also known as “Show Ya Sef,” and promises bigger […]
CSOs Demand Urgent Action to Save Niger Delta Mangroves
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Civil Society Coalition for Oil, Gas and Mining Host Communities has called for urgent action to protect and restore Nigeria’s mangrove ecosystems, warning that continued environmental degradation threatens livelihoods in oil-producing communities. In a statement on Monday signed by its National Coordinator, Lawrence Dube, to mark the 2026 International Day […]
US lawmaker Urges Nigeria to Release Nnamdi Kanu
By Mardiyyah Abubakar US Congressman John James has urged the Nigerian government to release the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, or face possible cuts to US financial assistance. James, who represents Michigan in the US House of Representatives, made the call during plenary on Thursday while seeking support for […]
Minister Urges Reps to Fast-Track AfCFTA Domestication Bill
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, has urged the House of Representatives to expedite the passage of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Domestication Bill, describing it as essential to unlocking trade, investment and economic opportunities for Nigeria. Speaking on Monday at the public hearing on the bill […]
Davido gifts Mayorkun brand new Tesla Cybertruck
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Afrobeats superstar Davido has gifted his former DMW signee, Mayorkun, a brand-new Tesla Cybertruck. The singer announced the surprise gift on his Instagram Story on Sunday. He shared a photo of the luxury electric vehicle and wrote, “My gift to you. I love you @iammayorkun.” Davido also directed a close associate to […]