By Abiola Olawale The World Bank says it has approved a $300 million (N462 billion) funding package to support 1.3 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) and their host communities in Nigeria. The initiative, known as the Solutions for the Internally Displaced and Host Communities Project (SOLID), is said to be aimed at enhancing access to…
By Abiola Olawale Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has triggered massive criticism after a viral video surfaced showing him flaunting a luxurious multi-million-naira mansion in Ibadan, Oyo State. The New Diplomat reports that the opulent display of the multimillionaire massive edifice comes at a time when Nigeria’s power sector is grappling with severe challenges,…
• ADC: "EFCC now Operating like APC's Deparment" • EFCC to ADC: "That's a Lie, we are doing our job." By Abiola Olawale The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised an alarm, accusing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of allegedly witch-hunting opposition figures in the name of corruption fighting. This comes after the…
By Abiola Olawale Nigeria’s non-oil export sector has achieved a milestone, reaching $3.225 billion in the first half of 2025, a 19.59% increase from $2.696 billion recorded in the same period of 2024, according to the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC). This was revealed in the NEPC’s H1 2025 Non-Oil Export Performance Report presented by…
By Obinna Uballa Two of Nigeria’s biggest music stars, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, and Oluwatosin Ajibade, better known as Mr Eazi, over the weekend, tied the knot in lavish overseas ceremonies - a trend analysts say has deprived the country’s tourism and hospitality sectors of huge potential revenue in the region of about…
• Plead Not Guilty By Abiola Olawale Five men accused of allegedly orchestrating the 2022 bombing of Saint Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria have been arraigned before the Federal High Court in Abuja. The defendants, Idris Omeiza (25), Al-Qasim Idris (20), Jamiu Abdul Malik (26), Abdulhaleem Idris (25), and Momoh Abubakar (47),…
By Abiola Olawale The Nigerian football community is reeling from the sudden and tragic loss of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) Assistant Coach, Akin Olowokere, who reportedly collapsed during a training session at Dipo Dina Stadium on Monday morning. It was gathered that the incident has left players, fans, and officials in tears. According to…
By Obinna Uballa Ibom Airlines Limited has imposed a lifetime travel ban on a passenger, identified as Comfort Emmanson, after she physically assaulted members of its cabin crew in what the airline described as a serious safety and security breach. The incident, captured in a viral video, showed Emmanson repeatedly slapping a Purser on board…
By Abiola Olawale Crystal Palace, on Sunday, August 10, 2025, defeated Liverpool on penalties to claim the 2025 Community Shield at Wembley Stadium, London, United Kingdom. Crystal Palace, who made their first-ever appearance in the competition, overcame Liverpool, the 2024/25 Premier League champions, to secure their second major trophy in club history, following their FA…