The “remarkable partnership” between the United States and Canada has reached a breaking point. On Saturday, January 24, 2026, President Donald Trump issued a scorched-earth warning to Prime Minister Mark Carney: abandon the new “strategic partnership” with Beijing or face a devastating 100% tariff on every Canadian product entering the […]
Kano State politics has been thrown into a state of flux as Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf officially resigned his membership from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). The move, announced by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Friday, January 23, 2026, marks the end of an era for […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has uncovered massive lapses within Nigeria’s financial system, revealing how banks and fintech companies allegedly enabled fraudulent investment and airline discount schemes that have cost victims a staggering ₦18.74 billion. The revelation was made in Abuja on Thursday, January 22, 2026, by the […]
Former Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, Dr. Abdulrasheed Maina, has broken years of public silence with far-reaching allegations of persecution, intimidation, and life-threatening attacks—just days after regaining freedom from the Kuje Correctional Centre, where he served an eight-year jail term for money laundering. Maina made the […]
In a dramatic return to the spotlight, after serving time in Kuje Prison the embattled former Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, Abdulrasheed Maina, has broken his silence. Receiving the “Rule of Law and Courage Award” from the Garki Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Maina […]
The Academy Award nominations have officially arrived, sparking a wave of raw emotion, historic milestones, and “pinch-me” moments across the global film community. From Joachim Trier’s history-making Norwegian odyssey to Guillermo del Toro’s soul-stirring reimagining of a classic, this year’s list of nominees reflects a cinema landscape that is as […]
Lagos, Nigeria, just experienced the “Speed Effect.” On Wednesday, January 21, 2026, global streaming sensation IShowSpeed (Darren Jason Watkins Jr.) touched down in Africa’s most populous city, turning his 21st birthday into a cultural milestone. The visit wasn’t just a tour stop; it was the moment the YouTuber officially hit […]
In a major boost to Nigeria’s anti-corruption drive, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has returned ₦1.234 billion to the Enugu State Government, following investigations into an alleged contract breach involving Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited. The funds were officially handed over on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, reaffirming the EFCC’s […]
The war against financial crimes in Nigeria reached a new milestone on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) officially arraigned Sarumi Samusudeen Babafemi, a known associate of the fugitive Ismail Mustapha (popularly known as Mompha). The Lagos Zonal Directorate brought Babafemi and his three […]
Nigeria has recorded another major milestone on the global sports stage as former D’Tigers captain and sports administrator, Olumide Oyedeji, has been elected Secretary General of the World Olympians Association (WOA)—becoming the first African ever to hold the prestigious position. Oyedeji was elected during the Annual General Meeting of the […]
