US Govt breaks silence on alleged sponsorship of Boko Haram by USAID
US Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, fielding questions from newsmen The United States on Wednesday broke its silence on the alleged sponsorship of Boko Haram terrorist group by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). That country’s Ambassador to…
Two Nigerians win inaugural Commonwealth Peace Prize
The co-founders of the Interfaith Mediation Centre, Reverend Dr. James Movel Wuye and Imam Dr. Muhammad Nurayn Ashafa, have been selected as the winners of the inaugural Commonwealth Peace Prize. Their nomination, which was submitted by the Federal Government, was…
Herbert Wigwe’s 90-Year-Old Father Drags Granddaughter To Court Over Properties
One year following the tragic death of Dr. Herbert Wigwe, former Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc, disputes over his estate have intensified among his family members. The conflict involves his father, siblings, and cousins pitted against his…
Singer Portable Surrenders to Police After Being Declared Wanted
Singer Portable Surrenders to Police After Being Declared Wanted The singer who was declared wanted by the Ogun state police command on Monday, February 17, turned himself in this morning at the SCID in Panti, Yaba He is currently being…
Edwin Clark: Nigeria Lost A Staunch Federalist, Fearless Voice, Say Ibori, Tompolo, Zik Gbemre
As reactions continue to trail the passage of a former federal commissioner of information, Chief Edwin Clark, a former governor of Delta State, Chief James Ibori, has paid glowing tribute to the late elder statesman, describing him as a fearless…
Ademola Lookman labelled ‘one of the worst penalty takers’ on record-breaking night for Atalanta man
Ademola Lookman has been called ‘one of the worst penalty takers’ by his manager as Atalanta crashed out of the Champions League. Atalanta boss Gian Piero Gasperini made the damning claim following the 27-year-old’s missed effort in Tuesday night’s 3-1…
Ayra Starr Makes History with Dual Wins at 2025 MOBO Awards
Nigerian singer Ayra Starr claimed two major awards at the 2025 MOBO Awards, held on Wednesday in Newcastle, United Kingdom. The MOBO Awards, which celebrate “music of Black origin,” recognized Starr as the ‘Best International Act’, making her the first…
Governor Soludo Mourns Elder Statesman, Chief Edwin Clark
The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has expressed deep grief on the passing of a most distinguished Nigerian elder statesman and Pan-Niger Delta Forum leader, Chief Edwin Clark, on Tuesday at the age of 97. In…
Mahama settles GH₵6bn DDEP coupon, paid GH₵9.7 billion into the Sinking fund
President John Mahama has directed the Ministry of Finance to honour the Payment-In-Cash (PIC) coupon of GH₵6.081 billion to all Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) bondholders. Government has also paid into the Debt Service Recovery Cedi Account (Sinking fund) an…
Nigeria Announces Arrival Time for First Batch of Deportees from US and Other Details”
The Nigerian government has announced that the first batch of Nigerians deported from the US will arrive in Nigeria. This announcement was made by Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, on social media. According to Ojukwu, about…