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In a significant development reflecting the shifting dynamics of West Africa’s security framework, Ivory Coast has expelled French troops from its territory. The move, part of a growing trend in the region, underscores increasing dissatisfaction with foreign military interventions. Prominent Nigerian politician and former senator, Shehu Sani, weighed in on the decision through his verified … Read more

Grammy award-winning Nigerian singer, Dami Ogulu, better known as Burna Boy, has reacted to the controversy surrounding his abrupt exit from the stage at the 2025 Greater Lagos Countdown concert. Naija News reports that Burna Boy left the concert on Tuesday night after an overzealous fan jumped on the stage and attempted to grab him. … Read more

Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen has issued a scathing critique of Iran’s influence in the Middle East, accusing Tehran of wreaking havoc on regional stability and oppressing its own citizens. In a statement on his verified Twitter account, Cohen likened Iran to a “cancer” that has systematically destroyed the countries it influences, including Lebanon, Syria, … Read more

The organized labour says it’s no longer necessary for the government to wait for three or five years before increasing the minimum wage of Nigerian workers. Organized labour wants the minimum wage for workers in Nigeria adjusted on a yearly basis. The President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Festus Osifo, who made the disclosure … Read more

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has denied rumours of a merger deal with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). Obi made the disclosure during a press conference in Abuja on Thursday morning, where he talked on the state of the nation. The former Anambra … Read more

Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), has been named “Woman of the Year 2024” by ThisDay newspaper. The publication stated that under her stewardship, the WTO facilitated historic trade agreements that played a pivotal role in revitalizing the global economy, particularly benefiting developing nations. The newspaper said in a statement: “Her … Read more

Udengs Eradiri, the former Labour Party governorship candidate in Bayelsa State, has criticised the party’s leadership. Eradiri, who recently left the Labour Party, said the political platform is corrupt and unprincipled like the existing parties in the country. Explaining his decision to quit the party, Eradiri said he was disheartened by the actions of the … Read more