700 grammes of cocaine found in bizman’s tummy
NDLEA says it arrested a Nigerian businessman, Ezeokoli Sylva, at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) for trafficking 700 grammes of cocaine. Sylva, 59, returned to Nigeria on November 29,…
125th Anniversary: Las Palmas ruins Barcelona’s fun with 2-1 win
Barcelona’s 125th anniversary celebrations were supposed to be a day of glory, but Las Palmas had other plans. In a shocking turn of events, the La Liga underdogs triumphed 2-1…
How Gowon saved Obasanjo’s life from Abacha
Against all odds, Gowon’s intervention worked. Shortly after…things began to change. The execution was delayed and that was how Gowon saved Obasanjo’s life. In the turbulent political climate of 1995,…
Okpebholo’s free bus to Port Harcourt Refinery
Monday Okpebholo’s free bus came like a flash. He gave with one hand, one second, and took it the next, with the other hand. It was a perfect art of…
Why Okonjo-Iweala gets reappointed as WTO Director-General
Experts reflect on why Okonjo-Iweala gets reappointed as WTO DG, despite uncertainties and growing tension from the United States. Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been reappointed for a second term as…
N1bn bail for 109 foreign cybercrime suspects
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to 109 foreign nationals accused of cybercrime. The suspects face serious charges for allegedly defrauding Nigerians through fraudulent online gambling platforms.…
Tinubu urges global partnership for security and investment
In France, Tinubu urges global partnership not just for security, but for sustainable growth, a move that economists describe as significant and strategic. President Bola Tinubu has once again emphasized…
Nigeria’s sharp decline in global football
The latest FIFA rankings have delivered a wake-up call to Nigerian football. The Super Eagles have dropped a staggering eight places, slipping from 36th to 44th globally. Nigeria’s sharp decline…
Absentee leadership: Nigerians critique Tinubu-Shettima’s trips
Earlier this year, BBC tagged President Tinubu “the flying president.” Now, he is out again with VP Shettima. Some critics believe this absentee leadership is a direct slap in the…
Outrage over Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bill
President Bola Tinubu’s proposed Tax Reform Bill has sparked intense debate in Nigeria, drawing both support and sharp criticism. With inflation at record levels, high fuel prices, and widespread unemployment,…