Reno Omokri and The Corruption of Reality
I read Reno Omokri’s narrative on the Maiduguri Bombings and President Tinubu’s UK State Visit and it smacks of hyperbolic sycophancy, what Nigerians call “eye-service.” I’m not surprised by his long-winded essay, but I’ll take it in my stride as one who strives to check untruth to counter a lot of the inconsistencies cited, lest […]
Chelle drops Osimhen, Nwabali ahead of friendlies
By Happiness EtukudoSuper Eagles Head Coach, Eric Chelle, has selected captain Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, and Ademola Lookman among 23 players for the team’s upcoming friendlies against Iran and Jordan in Turkey.It has been confirmed that the matches, which were originally set to take place in Amman, have been relocated to Antalya due to the […]
FIFA Sanctions Nigeria, DR Congo Over 2026 World Cup Playoff Infractions
FIFA has imposed disciplinary sanctions on both the Nigeria Football Federation and the Congolese Association Football Federation following incidents during their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification clash on 16 November 2025. According to FIFA’s latest disciplinary report, Nigeria was fined 1,000 Swiss Francs for breaches relating to match order and security after spectators threw objects […]
Nigeria’s Oil Wealth Still Fails Its People
In recent months, Nigerians have once again been confronted with the harsh realities of a petrol crisis. Long queues at filling stations, rising pump prices, and increasing transportation costs have become familiar experiences for many citizens. While fuel scarcity and price volatility are not new to Nigeria, the current situation highlights deep structural problems in […]
When Professors Undermine Democracy
Nigeria’s electoral system places enormous trust in the academic community. Since 1999, the country has relied heavily on university professors to serve as returning officers during elections conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The idea was simple: scholars, by virtue of their training, intellectual discipline and presumed integrity, would safeguard the credibility of […]
The Looming Meltdown
In my opinion there should be no elections in 2027. Rather, let’s sit down and renegotiate/remodel the country! All these shenanigans are simply matching us towards the precipice! A meltdown looms, folks! The North is extremely angry! The big players have mostly employed terrorism and threats of same to keep voters spellbound! The APC was […]
Curbing Excessive Power of Elected Politicians In Nigeria
Democracy promises accountable leadership, yet in Nigeria, excessive powers concentrated in the hands of elected politicians continue to test that promise. From federal to local levels, office-holders often control vast public resources, influence security agencies, and shape institutions meant to check their authority. Note that when power lacks restraint, abuse becomes easier and public trust […]
Broadband Expansion Foundation For Nigeria’s Digital Future – NCC
The chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Mr Aminu Maida, says that making broadband available and including everyone in the world and making sure everyone can access it are key to Nigeria’s digital future.He made this statement at the Enugu Tech Festival 2026, that the internet is like the backbone of Nigeria’s growing digital […]
Nigeria Records Over 120 AI Industry Startups
Nigeria’s artificial intelligence industry is really taking off, with more than 120 active startups now operating across different sectors. The industry is growing fast, and experts warn that poor funding and weak infrastructure could slow down the progress of Nigeria’s AI industry. This is what the AI Outlook 2026 report says. The report was released […]
Kwara United Lands In Hot Soup
Kwara United F.C. have condemned the violence that followed their rescheduled Gameweek 22 fixture against Rivers United F.C. on February 18, 2026, in Ilorin. The match ended 1–1, but incidents broke out after the final whistle as some home supporters stormed the pitch area. The fans reportedly blocked Rivers United players, officials and match officials […]
Nigerian AI Firm Launches Specialised Agents for Enterprises
CipherSense AI has revealed the launch of its specialized Role-Based AI Agents, aimed at enhancing enterprise operations throughout Africa. This initiative signifies a strategic transition from generic chatbots to structured digital collaborators that can handle intricate workflows.As global AI trends in 2026 progress towards autonomous decision-making and task-oriented artificial intelligence systems capable of sophisticated reasoning […]
Nigeria moves to Tighten Cybersecurity amid AI-Powered Attacks
Nigeria is taking steps to enhance its cybersecurity framework as artificial intelligence increasingly transforms the scale and complexity of cyberattacks aimed at government entities, financial systems, and private businesses.This transition indicates a rising concern among policymakers and security experts that current cyber defenses are insufficient to address new threats fueled by automation, machine learning, and […]