Regionalism Causing More Harm Than Good In Nigeria — Afenifere Chieftain
The National Publicity Secretary of Afenifere, Prince Justice Faloye, has expressed regrets over what he called physical and spiritual defects of regionalism in Nigerian governance system, noting that the regional structure has caused more harm to the…
Host Angola trounces Mali to win 12th AfroBasket title
Angola lifted the championship trophy for a record 12th time at the 31st AfroBasket tournament, defeating Mali 70-43 on Sunday before a sold-out home crowd of 12,700. Since making its AfroBasket debut in 1964, Mali reached the final for the first time…
Explainer: What’s the fallout from Israel’s airstrikes on Yemen?
With the Houthis vowing further retaliation and Israel signaling its readiness to intensify military operations, the region faces the peril of an escalating cycle with no clear off-ramp. by Murad Abdo ADEN, Yemen, Aug. 25 (Xinhua) — A fresh round…
Nigerians will suffer before things turn around – Ex-investment banker
A retired investment banker, Victor Ogiemwonye, says Nigerians, especially the youths, would suffer for a little while before things turn around in the country. This is as he urged Nigerians remain patient as the country navigates ongoing economic…
Man Utd Fans Demand Amorim’s Sack After Mainoo Is Left as ‘Fourth Choice’ Midfielder
Manchester United fans are voicing their frustration with manager Ruben Amorim after youngster Kobbie Mainoo was once again overlooked in the Red Devils’ 1-1 draw against Fulham on Sunday. United, who lost their opening game of the season to Arsenal, had…
Lagos Leather Dreams, Northern Governors’ Silence
By BUKAR Mohammed Lagos State does not rear cattle, goats, or sheep in any meaningful quantity. Yet, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has just inaugurated an Industrial Leather Hub in Mushin and projected a staggering ₦387.5 billion in annual export earnings…
FUEZ to offer undergraduate degree programmes following NUC approval
By Saidu Abubakar Following the outcome of a resource visit conducted by the National University Commission (NUC) in July, 2025, the Federal University of Education, Zaria (FUEZ) is set to offer undergraduate degree programmes. This was contained in an…
Reactions Trail Minister’s Comment After Hearing That Dubai’s New Airport Will Cost $35bn
Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, sparked widespread discussion on Sunday after sharing his thoughts on a major infrastructure investment by the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In a post on his official X account dated…
Justice Increasingly Becoming Purchasable Commodity In Nigeria — Sultan Of Sokoto
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has warned that justice in Nigeria is increasingly becoming a “purchasable commodity,” where the poor are victims and the rich evade accountability. The Sultan, who spoke as a guest speaker at the Nigeria…
Attempted Pay Rise: Halt exercise before it triggers crisis – Labour warns
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly opposed the proposed upward review of remuneration for political office holders by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), warning that the move could worsen inequality and spark…