The race for African representation at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is heating up as teams prepare for the crucial matchdays 5 and 6 of the qualifiers, set to commence on Wednesday, March 19. With only nine group winners securing automatic qualification for the global tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and the … Read more
Cryptocurrency giant Binance attempted to settle part of its four-year tax liability to Nigeria with a $5 million down payment as it sought the release of a detained executive last year. The offer was made in August 2024 amid intense negotiations for the release of Tigran Gambaryan, Binance’s head of financial crimes compliance, who had … Read more
The Rivers state House of Assembly has served a notice of alleged misconducts on Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy Prof. Ngozi Odu. This development officially marks the beginning of an Impeachment process against the embattled Governor. The notice reads: “In compliance with Section 188 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 … Read more
Hours after she was threatened by officials of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Ushie Rita Uguamaye has arrived at the corps’ office in Eti-Osa Local Governemnt Area where she was summoned. Uguamaye was summoned by officials of the NYSC after she posted a video criticising President Bola Tinubu’s administration, her inability to afford basic … Read more
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has publicly backed Ushie Rita Uguamaye, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member facing backlash over a viral video in which she criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Sowore Stands in Support In a video posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, March 17, Sowore revealed that … Read more
Abuja witnessed a significant demonstration as civil society organizations and concerned citizens took to the streets to protest the ongoing crisis in the Benue State judiciary. The rally, organized by the Coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria, called for urgent intervention from the National Judicial Council (NJC), Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Justice Kudirat … Read more
The Socio-Economic Rights And Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to direct the leadership of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to immediately end the intimidation, harassment and threat against a Youth corper identified as Ushie Uguamaye. SERAP made this call on Sunday, March 16, in a statement shared on its official … Read more
FCT, Abuja – Seyi, the son of President Bola Tinubu, has claimed that his father is Nigeria’s greatest democratic leader. Speaking recently to a group of youths in Yola, Adamawa state, Seyi described his dad as the greatest president in Nigeria’s history. The video is currently trending on X (formerly Twitter). President Tinubu’s son said: … Read more
The Rivers State House of Assembly has levelled serious allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. Naija News reports that a total of 26 lawmakers signed a petition addressed to Speaker Martin Amaewhule, accusing the governor of reckless and unconstitutional expenditure, obstruction of the legislative process, and making appointments … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly secured a court-issued arrest warrant for businesswoman Aisha Achimugu, paving the way for her to be declared wanted over allegations of money laundering and investment fraud. Naija News reports Ms. Achimugu, identified as an associate of Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, reportedly left Nigeria just before … Read more