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U.S. policies Weigh in on market By Obinna Uballa Oil prices rose on Tuesday amid growing concerns over Russian supply disruptions and uncertainty surrounding United States trade and monetary policies. Brent futures for November delivery traded at $69.46 per barrel at 10:54 a.m. Nigerian time, up 1.92% from Monday’s close. The October Nymex WTI contract…
September 2, 2025
By Obinna Uballa Fears about rising political violence ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections deepened on Monday after armed thugs attacked the convoy of former Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, in Kebbi State. The incident occurred in Birnin Kebbi and left about 10 vehicles vandalised while several supporters sustained injuries.…
September 2, 2025
By Abiola Olawale Kemi Badenoch, the leader of the United Kingdom's Conservative Party, is facing scrutiny over her claim of receiving a pre-med scholarship offer from Stanford University at age 16. This is as Jon Reider, the Stanford admissions officer at the time of Badenoch’s application, disputed the assertion. Badenoch, who was born in London…
September 1, 2025
By Abiola Olawale Mr Azibaola Robert, an entrepreneur, lawyer and pro-democracy activist has spoken out again, maintaining that his cousin and former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan is constitutionally and legally qualified to contest for the presidency. Azibaola Robert, a frontline lawyer and former pro-democracy activist, in a press statement posted on his official Facebook…
September 1, 2025
By Obinna Uballa The governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani, has accused his predecessor, ex-Governor Nasir El-Rufai of instigating political unrest and attempting to drag the state into crisis, warning that any attempt to destabilise Kaduna will be met with decisive action. In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs,…
September 1, 2025
Wike: Nobody Serves one-term, and sticks to it. Obi is misleading Nigerians with one-term...talk. Obidients: "Mandela said he 'll serve one-term, he did! Lyndon B. Johnson said one-term term, and he did! We believe in Obi." By Obinna Uballa The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has accused former Labour Party presidential…
September 1, 2025
By Obinna Uballa The Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland has sentenced pro-Biafra agitator Simon Ekpa to six years in prison after finding him guilty of terrorism-related offences. Ekpa was convicted on charges of inciting terrorism and participating in the activities of a terrorist organisation, a verdict that marks a dramatic turn in his controversial activism.…
September 1, 2025
By Obinna Uballa Alibaba’s Hong Kong-listed shares surged more than 19% on Monday, their highest level since March, following strong quarterly results driven by its cloud computing business and reports of a new AI chip in development, reports said. The rally builds on Friday’s momentum when Alibaba’s U.S.-listed stock jumped nearly 13% after the company…
September 1, 2025
By Obinna Uballa The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Mrs. Grace Adayilo, the pioneer Head of the Civil Service of the FCT and the first woman to perform that role. Some Nigerians have also expressed sadness over her passing on social media. Adayilo…
September 1, 2025
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U.S. policies Weigh in on market By Obinna Uballa Oil prices rose on Tuesday amid growing concerns over Russian supply disruptions and uncertainty surrounding United States trade and monetary policies. Brent futures for November delivery traded at $69.46 per barrel at 10:54 a.m. Nigerian time, up 1.92% from Monday’s close. The October Nymex WTI contract…
September 2, 2025
By Obinna Uballa Fears about rising political violence ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections deepened on Monday after armed thugs attacked the convoy of former Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, in Kebbi State. The incident occurred in Birnin Kebbi and left about 10 vehicles vandalised while several supporters sustained injuries.…
September 2, 2025
By Abiola Olawale Kemi Badenoch, the leader of the United Kingdom's Conservative Party, is facing scrutiny over her claim of receiving a pre-med scholarship offer from Stanford University at age 16. This is as Jon Reider, the Stanford admissions officer at the time of Badenoch’s application, disputed the assertion. Badenoch, who was born in London…
September 1, 2025
By Abiola Olawale Mr Azibaola Robert, an entrepreneur, lawyer and pro-democracy activist has spoken out again, maintaining that his cousin and former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan is constitutionally and legally qualified to contest for the presidency. Azibaola Robert, a frontline lawyer and former pro-democracy activist, in a press statement posted on his official Facebook…
September 1, 2025
By Obinna Uballa The governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani, has accused his predecessor, ex-Governor Nasir El-Rufai of instigating political unrest and attempting to drag the state into crisis, warning that any attempt to destabilise Kaduna will be met with decisive action. In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs,…
September 1, 2025
Wike: Nobody Serves one-term, and sticks to it. Obi is misleading Nigerians with one-term...talk. Obidients: "Mandela said he 'll serve one-term, he did! Lyndon B. Johnson said one-term term, and he did! We believe in Obi." By Obinna Uballa The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has accused former Labour Party presidential…
September 1, 2025
By Obinna Uballa The Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland has sentenced pro-Biafra agitator Simon Ekpa to six years in prison after finding him guilty of terrorism-related offences. Ekpa was convicted on charges of inciting terrorism and participating in the activities of a terrorist organisation, a verdict that marks a dramatic turn in his controversial activism.…
September 1, 2025
By Obinna Uballa Alibaba’s Hong Kong-listed shares surged more than 19% on Monday, their highest level since March, following strong quarterly results driven by its cloud computing business and reports of a new AI chip in development, reports said. The rally builds on Friday’s momentum when Alibaba’s U.S.-listed stock jumped nearly 13% after the company…
September 1, 2025
By Obinna Uballa The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Mrs. Grace Adayilo, the pioneer Head of the Civil Service of the FCT and the first woman to perform that role. Some Nigerians have also expressed sadness over her passing on social media. Adayilo…
September 1, 2025
