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  • NSCDC Shuts Illegal Quarry in Kuje, Arrests 13 in Mining Crackdown

    By Ifunanya | August 8, 2025 | Comments Off on NSCDC Shuts Illegal Quarry in Kuje, Arrests 13 in Mining Crackdown

    Nigerian authorities have shut down an unlicensed mining site in the capital Abuja, arresting 13 suspects in a renewed push to combat illegal extractive activities crippling the country’s economy and environment. The specialized Mining Marshals […]

  • Ugochinyere Vows Legislative Focus Amid PDP Concerns, Constituency Erosion Crisis

    By Ifunanya | August 8, 2025 | Comments Off on Ugochinyere Vows Legislative Focus Amid PDP Concerns, Constituency Erosion Crisis

    A Nigerian federal lawmaker has signaled potential uncertainty about his political future with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) while spotlighting dire environmental and security crises in his constituency. Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere, representing Ideato North and South […]

  • Naira Gains Against Dollar as Nigeria’s Reserves Near $40B

    By Ifunanya | August 8, 2025 | Comments Off on Naira Gains Against Dollar as Nigeria’s Reserves Near $40B

    Nigeria’s currency, the naira, showed tentative signs of stabilization this week, recording a modest gain against the U.S. dollar in official trading amid sustained growth in the country’s foreign reserves. Data released by the Central […]

  • European Powers Urge Inclusion in US-Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks

    By Ifunanya | August 8, 2025 | Comments Off on European Powers Urge Inclusion in US-Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks

    A former British defense chief has called for a European power to be included in any future negotiations aimed at resolving the Ukraine conflict, as Russia and the U.S. prepare for high-level talks. Ben Wallace, […]

  • Sultana Reveals Choosing Islam Over Christian Upbringing in BBNaija

    By Ifunanya | August 8, 2025 | Comments Off on Sultana Reveals Choosing Islam Over Christian Upbringing in BBNaija

    Sultana, a 25-year-old contestant on Nigeria’s widely followed reality series Big Brother Naija, recently opened up about her decision to embrace Islam after growing up in a household blending Christian and Muslim traditions. Born to […]

  • UNICEF Urges Support as 1 in 3 Nigerian Babies Breastfed 6 Months

    By Ifunanya | August 8, 2025 | Comments Off on UNICEF Urges Support as 1 in 3 Nigerian Babies Breastfed 6 Months

    A new report by UNICEF highlights significant gaps in exclusive breastfeeding practices across Nigeria, with just one in three infants receiving only breast milk for the critical first six months of life. The findings were […]

  • PDP Chieftain Calls on Jonathan, Atiku, Obi to Join 2027 Race

    By Ifunanya | August 8, 2025 | Comments Off on PDP Chieftain Calls on Jonathan, Atiku, Obi to Join 2027 Race

    A senior member of Nigeria’s main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has publicly urged three high-profile political figures—former President Goodluck Jonathan, ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi—to […]

  • Toyeeb Gidado Moves to Kwara United for NPFL, CAF Campaigns

    By Ifunanya | August 8, 2025 | Comments Off on Toyeeb Gidado Moves to Kwara United for NPFL, CAF Campaigns

    Nigerian forward Toyeeb Gidado is poised to join Kwara United FC ahead of the upcoming season, marking a career shift after a limited role at his former club, Ikorodu City. Sources close to the negotiations […]

  • Breastfeeding in Rwanda: Workplace Support Vital for Working Mothers

    By Ifunanya | August 8, 2025 | Comments Off on Breastfeeding in Rwanda: Workplace Support Vital for Working Mothers

    In Rwanda, balancing the demands of work and breastfeeding has become a pressing challenge for many new mothers, sparking calls for systemic support to address declining exclusive breastfeeding rates. Allen Mutamba, a Kigali-based administrator and […]

  • Trump Tariffs Cost Global Automakers $12B, Losses Mount

    By Ifunanya | August 7, 2025 | Comments Off on Trump Tariffs Cost Global Automakers $12B, Losses Mount

    Fourteen major automakers worldwide have collectively lost nearly $12 billion since the implementation of U.S. President Donald Trump’s expanded trade tariffs earlier this year, with further financial strain anticipated through 2025, according to a Wall […]

  • Empires in Linen: Democracy’s Covert Global Control

    By Ifunanya | August 7, 2025 | Comments Off on Empires in Linen: Democracy’s Covert Global Control

    In recent years, a growing discourse has emerged critiquing the transformation of global power structures, arguing that historical imperialism has evolved into subtler forms of influence. Analysts suggest that traditional colonial tactics, once enforced through […]

  • Bello Turji Confirms Zamfara Peace Talks Amid Cleric Dispute

    By Ifunanya | August 7, 2025 | Comments Off on Bello Turji Confirms Zamfara Peace Talks Amid Cleric Dispute

    Efforts to negotiate a ceasefire with one of Nigeria’s most prominent bandit leaders have sparked both hope and controversy in the violence-plagued North-West region. Bello Turji, a figure linked to widespread attacks in Zamfara State […]

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