For the first time since crude oil was discovered in Oloibiri in 1956, Nigeria removed petrol subsidy. On May 29, 2023, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu stood before the nation and uttered a sentence that would instantly alter the rhythm of Nigerian life. Fuel subsidy is gone. Many Nigerians did not need economists or policy analysts…
The Ogun State Police Command has ordered an investigation into a viral video showing controversial Nigerian musician Habeeb Okikiola, who is better known as Portable, allegedly being assaulted while in police custody. The video, which has been trending on social media, particularly X, shows the handcuffed musician being beaten by some Police personnel at a…
Pat Utomi, a Nigerian professor of political economy, has stated that President Bola Tinubu’s official vehicle, nicknamed the Beast, is a kind of car that nobody living in Nigeria should even have to see. In an interview with Atlanta Discuss Channel, Prof Utomi explained that Nigerian roads are not designed for such a vehicle. He…
Nollywood actress turned politician, Eniola Badmus, has reacted to a playful but controversial claim made by her close friend and colleague, Funke Akindele, which has since sparked conversations online. In a now-viral video making the rounds on social media, Funke Akindele jokingly accused Eniola Badmus of spending government funds on expensive jewellery. The comment, though…
The Apostle John was blunt: “If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth” (1 John 3:17–18). It is…
The blessed Igbo nation carries an ancient proverbs that has survived centuries of Kings, wars and rebirths: “Eze Puo, Eze Anochie” (If a king vacates the throne, the throne does not vacate with him; another king inevitably takes his place.)This wisdom is older than modern politics and deeper than personal ambition. It teaches a timeless…
In mourning his “brothers,” Joshua has offered the public a glimpse beyond the heavyweight belts and sold-out arenas, into the fragile reality that even the strongest figures are not immune to sudden loss The festive season ended in unimaginable grief for Anthony Joshua, a man used to surviving the harshest battles under the brightest lights….
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face the Fennecs of Algeria in the quarter-final of AFCON 2025 at the Marrakesh stadium in Morroco, tomorrow.It is a repeat of the round-of-16 tie at AFCON 2019, where Riyad Mahrez’s last-minute free-kick lifted the Foxes to a 2-1 victory that knocked the Eagles off their nest. Just like…
There has been political tension in Rivers State after the relationship between Governor Fubara and Mr Wike broke down. The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State of sacking 10,000 youths whom he employed towards the end of his tenure as governor of Rivers. Mr Wike, spoke…
The Rivers State House of Assembly has commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Oduh.The Majority Leader of the House, Major Jack, during Thursday’s plenary, which was aired live on Channels Television and presided over by the Speaker, Martins Amaewhule, presented the notice of allegations and claims of gross misconduct against…
