D’Tigress Beat Cameroon to Reach AfroBasket Semi-final
Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has secured its place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Women’s Afrobasket tournament in Côte d’Ivoire. The team dominated Cameroon with a final score of 83-47 in their quarter-final match on Thursday night at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan. This decisive victory marks D’Tigress’s sixth straight […]
Colonial Labels Still Divide Nigeria
As I reflect on Nigeria’s complex history, one truth stands out: the British didn’t just colonise our land; they boxed us into ethnic stereotypes that still shape our society today. It’s 2025, and the echoes of their bureaucratic sorting linger in our aspirations, our security forces, and even our inter-ethnic tensions. As a curious observer […]
Morocco vs. Lagos: A Tale of Growth, Gaps and ultimately Champions
In the heart of Africa’s economic landscape, two powerhouses stand in stark contrast: Morocco and Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial hub. Both boast comparable economic output, with Lagos’ GDP hitting $259 billion in 2023, closely mirroring Morocco’s c Yet, beneath this numerical parity lies a deeper story of diverging paths, one of strategic progress and another of […]
AI Predicts NPFL Table For 2025/2026 season
Popular Artificial Intelligence body Grok; owned by Elon Musk has predicted the NPFL table for the mew season. According to Grok, predicting the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) table for the 2025-2026 season is challenging due to limited access to comprehensive pre-season data, such as team form, transfers, and managerial changes. However, based on available […]
U.S Embassy Publishes Report, On How Nigerian Governors Spend Billions On Housing
The United States Embassy in Nigeria recently drew attention to a comprehensive report that sheds light on the opulent spending habits of Nigerian state governors, who are channeling vast sums of public funds into lavish projects despite the severe economic challenges gripping the nation. The report, titled “Nigeria’s Ruling Class Splashes Billions on Government Houses,” […]
UAC of Nigeria Acquires CHI Limited in Major Beverage Industry Deal
UAC of Nigeria PLC has completed the acquisition of CHI Limited from The Coca-Cola Company in a landmark transaction that reshapes Nigeria’s beverage sector. The deal, confirmed on July 30, 2025, transfers ownership of popular brands including Chivita juices and Hollandia dairy products to the Nigerian conglomerate. The acquisition marks a strategic expansion for UAC, […]
New PROHAN Commandant Promises to Hunt Down Criminals in Rivers
The newly elected Rivers State Commandant of the Professional Hunters Association of Nigeria (PROHAN), Retired Army Sergeant, Davies Benibo has promised both Rivers State and Nigeria at large of his determination to hunt down criminals and keep the state and country secure. The army veteran was unanimously elected in July 2025 by a overwhelming majority […]
ADC Condemns Fresh $21bn Loan as ‘Fiscal Disaster’, Demands Audit
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has vehemently denounced what it terms the “fiscal vandalism” of the President Bola Tinubu administration, following the National Assembly’s recent approval of an additional $21 billion in foreign loans. In a press statement, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, warned that this latest wave of borrowing is poised to […]
Four Nigerians Make WAFCON Finest XI
In a remarkable showcase of talent, prowess and naija blood, four Nigerian football stars have secured coveted spots in the Best XI lineup of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), held in Morocco. The Super Falcons’ quartet, Rasheedat Ajibade, Esther Okoronkwo, Michelle Alozie, and Chiamaka Nnadozie earned their places in this prestigious selection […]
Why Nigeria’s Push for More States Falls Short
The debate over creating new states in Nigeria is heating up again, sparking passion and hope across the country. With over 40 proposals for new states being considered by the National Assembly, the idea is often pitched as a way to improve governance, boost development, and ensure fairer representation. But after digging into the issue, […]
Google To Crown Nigeria King Of Artificial Intelligence
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Google have strengthened their partnership to position Nigeria as a leading hub for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cybersecurity in West Africa. This renewed commitment, announced via NITDA’s official X account on Saturday, July 26, 2025, bids their shared vision of fostering a secure, inclusive, and innovative digital […]
NOA Donates 5,000 Copies of Reintroduced National Anthem to National Sports Commission
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has presented 5,000 copies of the reintroduced national anthem to the National Sports Commission. The gesture aims to deepen national consciousness and promote the use of key national symbols. The NOA Director General, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, emphasized the importance of sports in fostering national unity and patriotism. The NOA DG, […]