U.S. President Donald Trump has ruled out using nuclear weapons against Iran, dialing back earlier rhetoric and stating firmly: “A nuclear weapon should never be used.” The shift comes after heightened tensions in the U.S.-Iran conflict and signals a preference for conventional military strategy. Trump emphasized that existing operations have […]
The Labour Party leadership crisis just entered a dangerous new phase. The Court of Appeal has dismissed Julius Abure’s appeal, affirmed Senator Nenadi Usman as the legitimate National Chairman, and slapped Abure with a N10 million fine for wasting judicial time. But Abure is not backing down. What the court said: The […]
Fabricated, forensically impossible, and coordinated. INEC’s comprehensive probe has cleared Chairman Joash Amupitan of partisan X posts, exposing a sophisticated digital impersonation operation designed to compromise Nigeria’s electoral integrity. The Forensic Verdict Deploying X platform data, Wayback Machine archives, OSINT tools, and independent cybersecurity review, INEC dismantled the viral claim […]
The days of relieving yourself behind a bush in Africa’s largest city are numbered. The Lagos State Government has announced 1,710 functioning public toilets strategically positioned across the state—and it’s now demanding private businesses join the fight. The numbers: 1,710 public toilets currently operational Strategically located for residents and visitors The private […]
A major legal and political showdown is unfolding as the Kwara State Government files 20-count charges against former Senate President Bukola Saraki and ex-Governor Abdulfatai Ahmed over their alleged involvement in the 2018 Offa robbery. The charges—ranging from culpable homicide to criminal conspiracy—accuse the defendants of arming suspects behind the […]
Global markets surged and oil prices dipped sharply after Iran announced the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels—a high-stakes move signaling possible progress in tense negotiations with the United States. The development comes days before a critical ceasefire deadline on April 21, with fresh diplomatic efforts […]
The Lagos State Government has unveiled a major upgrade to its Red Line rail system: 24 brand-new train cars have arrived in the state, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced Thursday. What this means for commuters: Increased passenger capacity Reduced wait times Smoother daily commuting “We have received a new set of 24-car trains […]
Global athletics governance took center stage as World Athletics rejected sprinter Favour Ofili’s request to switch allegiance from Nigeria to Türkiye—sparking strong reactions across the sports community. Former AFN president Solomon Ogba praised the ruling, calling it a victory for fairness and a safeguard for developing nations that invest heavily […]
Shockwaves hit Nigeria’s table tennis scene as the 6th Michael and Felicia Alabi Memorial Championship in Osun delivered stunning upsets and a reshaped title race. Defending women’s champion Hope Udoaka was knocked out in a thrilling round of 16 clash by underdog Khadijat Okanlawon, losing 2-3 in a dramatic five-set […]
The Aruna family dynasty is officially underway. Junior Aruna, the 11-year-old son of Nigerian table tennis icon Quadri Aruna, has clinched silver at the WTT Youth Contender Series in Metz, France—his third medal in two weeks. The run: Competing in the boys’ U-11 category, Junior opened with a thrilling 3-2 win […]
