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  • Russian Tycoons Gain $20B in H1 2025 as Commodities Drive Wealth Surge

    By Ifunanya | August 2, 2025 | Comments Off on Russian Tycoons Gain $20B in H1 2025 as Commodities Drive Wealth Surge

    Russia’s wealthiest individuals saw their combined fortunes grow by $20.4 billion during the first half of 2025, fueled largely by gains in the commodities sector, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. The data highlights the […]

  • Trump Blames Clinton-Obama for Russiagate in Durham Report

    By Ifunanya | August 2, 2025 | Comments Off on Trump Blames Clinton-Obama for Russiagate in Durham Report

    Former U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of political adversaries over claims of a concerted effort to undermine his 2016 election victory and presidency, calling the alleged conspiracy the “biggest scandal in American […]

  • Naira Holds Steady Against Dollar in August 2025 FX Markets

    By Ifunanya | August 2, 2025 | Comments Off on Naira Holds Steady Against Dollar in August 2025 FX Markets

    Against a backdrop of mixed economic signals, Nigeria’s currency held steady against the U.S. dollar across both formal and informal exchange markets as August 2025 trading commenced. The naira closed unchanged at N1,533 per dollar […]

  • Nollywood Mourns Actress Omotola Odunsi’s Untimely Death

    By Ifunanya | August 2, 2025 | Comments Off on Nollywood Mourns Actress Omotola Odunsi’s Untimely Death

    The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, has been plunged into grief following the sudden passing of actress Omotola Odunsi. News of her death emerged on Thursday after her colleague, actor Akinola Akano—known professionally as Segbowe—shared an […]

  • Sanwo-Olu Restricts Lagos Council Chiefs to Chief of Staff Appointments

    By Ifunanya | August 2, 2025 | Comments Off on Sanwo-Olu Restricts Lagos Council Chiefs to Chief of Staff Appointments

    Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has instructed newly inaugurated local government leaders to halt the hiring of political officeholders, placing restrictions on key appointments as they begin their terms. The directive, issued on July 31 […]

  • ADC’s Melaye Condemns APC Satanic Rule, Backs Atiku Reform

    By Ifunanya | August 2, 2025 | Comments Off on ADC’s Melaye Condemns APC Satanic Rule, Backs Atiku Reform

    A prominent Nigerian opposition figure has sharply criticized the country’s ruling party, framing its governance as deeply damaging to the nation’s progress. Dino Melaye, a senior member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former […]

  • Oyo Task Force Busts Diesel Black Market on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

    By Ifunanya | August 2, 2025 | Comments Off on Oyo Task Force Busts Diesel Black Market on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

    Authorities in southwest Nigeria’s Oyo State have dismantled an illegal diesel operation along a major highway, arresting 16 individuals and seizing contraband fuel in a renewed push to tackle crime linked to unauthorized roadside activities. […]

  • Niger Cholera Cases Resurface: UNICEF Bolsters Sanitation Amid Ongoing Outbreaks

    By Ifunanya | August 2, 2025 | Comments Off on Niger Cholera Cases Resurface: UNICEF Bolsters Sanitation Amid Ongoing Outbreaks

    Niger State in north-central Nigeria continues to battle fresh cholera outbreaks, with 27 active cases reported across four regions, even as health authorities claim progress in treating over 327 patients discharged in recent weeks. The […]

  • Eric Chelle Defends NPFL-Heavy CHAN Squad Amid Remo Stars Criticism

    By Ifunanya | August 2, 2025 | Comments Off on Eric Chelle Defends NPFL-Heavy CHAN Squad Amid Remo Stars Criticism

    Nigeria’s national football team coach Eric Chelle has addressed scrutiny over his squad selection for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), emphasizing a commitment to tactical alignment over external criticism. The Malian tactician sparked debate […]

  • Nigeria Caps Tanker Loads at 45,000 Liters to Prevent Accidents

    By Ifunanya | August 2, 2025 | Comments Off on Nigeria Caps Tanker Loads at 45,000 Liters to Prevent Accidents

    Nigerian authorities and petroleum industry stakeholders have announced stricter safety measures for fuel tankers, including a 50% reduction in maximum load capacity, following a surge in road accidents linked to overloaded vehicles. Starting October 1, […]

  • Orphans’ Tears: Koroma & Mutfwang Moved byphan’s Speech

    By Ifunanya | August 1, 2025 | Comments Off on Orphans’ Tears: Koroma & Mutfwang Moved byphan’s Speech

    Orphans’ Tears of Joy at Jos Orphanage Renovation Commissioning In an emotional ceremony that brought dignitaries to tears, the newly renovated Jesus Only Friend International Orphanage Home (JOFIN) in Jos, Nigeria, was commissioned. The transformation, […]

  • PDP Expels Wayward Members in Lagos State Ahead of Congresses

    By Ifunanya | August 1, 2025 | Comments Off on PDP Expels Wayward Members in Lagos State Ahead of Congresses

    The Lagos State branch of Nigeria’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has summarily expelled some members who publicly declared support for the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The move, confirmed Thursday, is seen as a bid to […]

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