The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, on Friday called for the establishment of large-scale irrigation farms to address food insecurity in the Lake Chad Basin. The governor made the call during a panel discussion titled: “Ensuring Food Security through Building Resilience of Food Systems in the Lake Chad Basin Region,” at the ongoing 5th Lake … Read more
In a desperate bid for quick wealth, James Ubeh, a 27-year-old former shop owner from Anambra State, subjected himself to a terrifying Okite ritual that nearly cost him his life. The ritual, which involved being buried alive in a shallow grave, left him traumatised and disillusioned, as the promised riches never materialised. Ubeh’s journey into … Read more
The death toll from ongoing clashes between Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) forces and M23 rebels has risen dramatically within days, surpassing 700 casualties. According to the DRC health ministry, as of Thursday, 773 bodies had been counted in hospital morgues in and around Goma, the capital of North Kivu province. This marks a sharp … Read more
The Apex Igbo Sociocultural Organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has responded to what it termed alarming and incendiary remarks recently made by Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, the former Governor of Rivers State and former Minister of Transport against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to Ohanaeze in a statement issued by the Deputy President General, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, “in … Read more
President Donald Trump’s nominee for FBI director, Kash Patel, stated on Thursday that U.S. SEAL Team Six completed the rescue of a kidnapped American citizen in northern Nigeria in just 60 seconds. Mr Patel made this revelation during his confirmation hearing before the U.S. Senate on January 30, 2025. He faced intense questioning regarding his … Read more
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has berated the former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, over the remark against President Bola Tinubu. Naija News reported that Amaechi while speaking in Abuja at a national conference on strengthening democracy in Nigeria, organised by the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development, said Nigerian politicians often … Read more
The Aragbiji of Iragbiji, Oba Abdulrasheed Olabomi, has rejected the Osun State government’s decision to recognise another family as part of the ruling houses in the town. Oba Olabomi urged the state governor, Ademola Adeleke to reconsider the move, warning that it could incite unrest in the community. Oba Olabomi stated that the decision was … Read more
Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has stated that he cannot hide his stance on issues. He said this while reacting to an X user, @irahabib, who commended him for a book he authored titled ‘Accidental Public Servant’. The netizen explained that after reading the book, he was convinced that only a politician who … Read more
Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Adekunle Gold, has expressed concern over the current trend in the Nigerian music industry. Naija News reports that the ‘Orente’ crooner, in a post via his X handle on Saturday, said the music industry is being led by the wrong people who are not music-oriented and are destroying the industry. According to him, … Read more
Nigerian midfielder, Raphael Onyedika, has emerged as a highly coveted talent within European football, attracting the attention of clubs such as Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, and AC Milan, all eager to add him to their ranks. Raphael Onyedika, 23, from Club Brugge, showcased his potential with a standout performance in a recent Champions League match … Read more