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  • NUJ Urges Journalists to Verify Political Claims Ahead of 2027 Nigeria Polls

    By Ifunanya | July 17, 2025 | Comments Off on NUJ Urges Journalists to Verify Political Claims Ahead of 2027 Nigeria Polls

    Nigeria’s leading journalists’ union has issued a sharp warning to media professionals, urging them to resist collaboration with politicians in spreading unverified claims, particularly as the country approaches its next general elections in 2027. The […]

  • Ex-Minister Claims N$220K Farm Expenses, Denies Rape Case Bribery

    By Ifunanya | July 17, 2025 | Comments Off on Ex-Minister Claims N$220K Farm Expenses, Denies Rape Case Bribery

    A former Namibian minister has denied allegations that N$220,000 (approximately US$12,000) discovered during his arrest was intended as a bribe, insisting the funds were allocated for farm operations. Mac Hengari, who previously served as minister […]

  • Jigawa revenue generation hits N23.8b in six months

    By Ifunanya | July 17, 2025 | Comments Off on Jigawa revenue generation hits N23.8b in six months

    The Jigawa State Government said its revenue generation has increased by more than 100% in the last six months with N23.8 billion generated from January to June this year. Executive Chairman, Jigawa State Internal Revenue […]

  • Jigawa Farmers: High Fertilizer Costs, Losses Threaten Wet Season

    By Ifunanya | July 17, 2025 | Comments Off on Jigawa Farmers: High Fertilizer Costs, Losses Threaten Wet Season

    Agricultural communities in Nigeria’s northern Jigawa State face mounting uncertainty as rising fertilizer prices and steep losses from recent crop failures threaten to derail the upcoming wet farming season. Rice growers in the region, interviewed […]

  • Ekiti PDP’s Ogun Dismisses ADC Threat, Eyes 2026 Guber Victory

    By Ifunanya | July 17, 2025 | Comments Off on Ekiti PDP’s Ogun Dismisses ADC Threat, Eyes 2026 Guber Victory

    A senior figure in Nigeria’s opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State, Funmilayo Ogun, has dismissed claims that the rival African Democratic Congress (ADC) could eclipse the PDP’s influence ahead of Nigeria’s 2026 gubernatorial […]

  • Why CBN is afraid of Cryptocurrency in Nigeria – Don

    By Ifunanya | July 17, 2025 | Comments Off on Why CBN is afraid of Cryptocurrency in Nigeria – Don

    The Federal government has been advised to adopt the use of Cryptocurrency in official transactions and to encourage its use among Nigerians, with an effective regulatory framework. This advice was given by a Professor of […]

  • Google Easter Egg Honors Brennan’s Game Changer Shoe Prank

    By Ifunanya | July 17, 2025 | Comments Off on Google Easter Egg Honors Brennan’s Game Changer Shoe Prank

    Dropout’s latest episode of the comedy game show Game Changer has sparked unexpected online virality, now amplified by a playful collaboration with Google. Titled Fool’s Gold, the series’ recent installment challenged contestants to earn the […]

  • Trump’s Softer China Trade Stance Divides Advisers on Tariff Strategy

    By Ifunanya | July 17, 2025 | Comments Off on Trump’s Softer China Trade Stance Divides Advisers on Tariff Strategy

    The Biden administration’s efforts to recalibrate U.S.-China trade relations have exposed internal divisions, as a pivot toward diplomatic engagement clashes with calls among some advisers for a firmer stance against Beijing. According to Bloomberg, President […]

  • CPPE pushes for activation of trade policy to reduce import costs, inflation

    By Ifunanya | July 17, 2025 | Comments Off on CPPE pushes for activation of trade policy to reduce import costs, inflation

    The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise has pushed for efficient activation of Nigeria’s trade policy instruments to bring down imported input costs and further reduce inflation. The chief executive officer of CPPE, Muda […]

  • Lawyers Sue Tinubu to Declare Emergency in Zamfara Amid Crisis

    By Ifunanya | July 17, 2025 | Comments Off on Lawyers Sue Tinubu to Declare Emergency in Zamfara Amid Crisis

    A coalition of lawyers and a civil society group has taken legal action to compel Nigeria’s federal government to declare a state of emergency in Zamfara State, citing escalating security risks and a paralyzing political […]

  • HIV Cure and Treatment: Bridging Global Access Gaps

    By Ifunanya | July 17, 2025 | Comments Off on HIV Cure and Treatment: Bridging Global Access Gaps

    Global efforts to combat HIV are reaching pivotal crossroads as researchers uncover new pathways toward cures while confronting persistent inequities in treatment access. Recent breakthroughs in understanding viral reservoirs and advancements in long-acting therapies offer […]

  • Eskom Aims for Clean Energy Shift by 2040, Slashing Coal Reliance

    By Ifunanya | July 17, 2025 | Comments Off on Eskom Aims for Clean Energy Shift by 2040, Slashing Coal Reliance

    South Africa’s state-owned power utility, Eskom, announced plans this week to overhaul its energy portfolio, aiming to transition from coal dependency to renewable sources as its primary electricity supply by 2040. Currently generating 95% of […]

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