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  • NLC Condemns Federal Govt’s Strike-Criminalizing Policy

    By Ifunanya | August 2, 2025 | Comments Off on NLC Condemns Federal Govt’s Strike-Criminalizing Policy

    Nigeria’s leading labor organization has sharply criticized a new government policy that critics argue could criminalize strikes and stifle workers’ rights. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), representing millions of workers, called the recently adopted National […]

  • Edo PDP Faults Okpebholo’s Benin-Asaba Expressway Credit Claims

    By Ifunanya | August 2, 2025 | Comments Off on Edo PDP Faults Okpebholo’s Benin-Asaba Expressway Credit Claims

    A political dispute has erupted in Nigeria’s Edo State over the origins and ownership of a major highway project, with the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) accusing Governor Monday Okpebholo of misrepresenting facts about the […]

  • CAF Unveils CHAN 2024 Trophy Symbolizing African Unity Ahead of Kenya-Uganda-Tanzania Hosting

    By Ifunanya | August 2, 2025 | Comments Off on CAF Unveils CHAN 2024 Trophy Symbolizing African Unity Ahead of Kenya-Uganda-Tanzania Hosting

    The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed a striking new trophy for the upcoming TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN), set to be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania in August 2025. Three East […]

  • Clarence Peters: Forgiving Father Shina Peters’ Mistakes Sparked Adulthood Journey

    By Ifunanya | August 2, 2025 | Comments Off on Clarence Peters: Forgiving Father Shina Peters’ Mistakes Sparked Adulthood Journey

    Nigerian music director Clarence Peters has shared a deeply personal reflection on forgiveness, family, and self-awareness, revealing he forgave his father, legendary Afro-juju musician Shina Peters, after recognizing patterns in their shared mistakes. Speaking on […]

  • Amnesty Condemns Niger Governor’s Radio Shutdown as Press Freedom Attack

    By Ifunanya | August 2, 2025 | Comments Off on Amnesty Condemns Niger Governor’s Radio Shutdown as Press Freedom Attack

    Amnesty International has condemned the recent shutdown of Badeggi 90.1 FM, a private radio station in Niger State, Nigeria, calling it an unlawful act that undermines press freedom. Niger State Governor Umar Bago ordered the […]

  • Anambra APGA-APC Supporters Clash Over Billboard Destruction

    By Ifunanya | August 2, 2025 | Comments Off on Anambra APGA-APC Supporters Clash Over Billboard Destruction

    A violent clash erupted between supporters of rival political parties in Nigeria’s Anambra State on Friday, disrupting a weekend of campaign activities in the Nri community. Supporters of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and […]

  • BEDC Warns Electricity Theft Worse Than Kidnapping in Nigeria

    By Ifunanya | August 2, 2025 | Comments Off on BEDC Warns Electricity Theft Worse Than Kidnapping in Nigeria

    A Nigerian power distribution firm has sparked sharp public discourse after likening electricity theft to kidnapping in severity, framing the offense as a major threat to community welfare. The Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC), which […]

  • NNPCL ₦210T Audit: Expert Insights on Refinery Reforms and Transparency

    By Ifunanya | August 2, 2025 | Comments Off on NNPCL ₦210T Audit: Expert Insights on Refinery Reforms and Transparency

    Amid scrutiny over a staggering ₦210 trillion audit involving Nigeria’s state-owned oil giant, energy experts are urging nuanced dialogue to separate financial facts from political rhetoric. Professor Wumi Iledare, an energy economist at Louisiana State […]

  • Grammy-Winning Tex Mex Legend Flaco Jimenez Dies at 86

    By Ifunanya | August 2, 2025 | Comments Off on Grammy-Winning Tex Mex Legend Flaco Jimenez Dies at 86

    Flaco Jimenez, the legendary American accordionist and six-time Grammy Award winner who brought Tex Mex music to global stages, died Thursday, July 31, 2025, at the age of 86. His family confirmed his passing in […]

  • UMYU Expels 57 Students Over Exam Malpractice to Uphold Academic Integrity

    By Ifunanya | August 2, 2025 | Comments Off on UMYU Expels 57 Students Over Exam Malpractice to Uphold Academic Integrity

    The Senate of Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU) in Katsina, Nigeria, has expelled 57 students and imposed sanctions on others following confirmed cases of examination misconduct, according to an official statement released over the weekend. […]

  • Ondo APC Must Unite for Tinubu’s 2027 Bid, Governor Warns

    By Ifunanya | August 2, 2025 | Comments Off on Ondo APC Must Unite for Tinubu’s 2027 Bid, Governor Warns

    Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has called on members of Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to avoid actions that could undermine party cohesion ahead of the 2027 general elections, emphasizing the need for unified […]

  • Nigerian Petrol Prices Surge as Dangote Refinery, Depots Hike Ex-Depot Rates

    By Ifunanya | August 2, 2025 | Comments Off on Nigerian Petrol Prices Surge as Dangote Refinery, Depots Hike Ex-Depot Rates

    Nigerian motorists are grappling with a sharp rise in petrol prices following adjustments to wholesale fuel rates by the country’s primary refinery and storage depots. Over the past 24 hours, filling stations in Abuja, including […]

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