Nnamdi Kanu Pushes for Out-of-Court Resolution to End Court Trial

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNnamdi Kanu Pushes for Out-of-Court Resolution to End Court Trial

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 20, 2024

Nnamdi Kanu, the embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has made a surprising move by indicating his willingness to negotiate with the Nigerian government. This development comes as a significant shift in Kanu’s stance, who has been a vocal advocate for the independence of the Igbo people and has been standing trial on terrorism-related charges. Kanu, through his lawyer, Alloy Ejimakor, expressed a desire to explore an out-of-court settlement with the Nigerian...

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FG and US Space Agency Sign a Deal to Send First Nigerian to Space

NewsNigeriaTechnologyFG and US Space Agency Sign a Deal to Send First Nigerian to Space

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 19, 2024

The Nigerian government has partnered with the US-based Space Exploration and Research Agency, SERA, to send the first Nigerian citizen to space. The Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, was signed in Abuja on Wednesday, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s 25th anniversary of space exploration. According to the Director General of the National Space Research and Development Agency, NASRDA, Mathew Adepoju, the partnership will facilitate the training and launch of a Nigerian astronaut into space. This...

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Osimhen’s Future with Super Eagles Uncertain After Social Media Outburst

NewsNigeriaSoccerSportsOsimhen’s Future with Super Eagles Uncertain After Social Media Outburst

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 19, 2024

Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen is facing a potential ban from the Super Eagles, the country’s national football team, following a controversial public social media spat with former coach Finidi George. The controversy arose after a disappointing start to Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign, marked by a draw against South Africa and a loss to Benin. Following these poor results, George, under increasing pressure, resigned and then cast doubt on Osimhen’s commitment to the team,...

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Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ Makes Afrobeats History with 1 Billion US Streams

EntertainmentLifestyleNewsNigeriaRema’s ‘Calm Down’ Makes Afrobeats History with 1 Billion US Streams

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 18, 2024

Nigerian superstar Rema has achieved another major milestone with his hit song “Calm Down.” According to Chart Data, the song featuring Selena Gomez has officially surpassed one billion on-demand streams in the United States, a first for both Afrobeats and African music. “Calm Down”, released in February 2022 as a single off Rema’s “Rave and Roses” album, took the world by storm, especially in the US. The remix with Selena Gomez became a megahit, setting...

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Presidency Rejects New York Times’ ‘Jaundiced’ Economic Report on Nigeria

BusinessNewsNigeriaPoliticsPresidency Rejects New York Times’ ‘Jaundiced’ Economic Report on Nigeria

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 17, 2024

The Nigerian Presidency has rejected a recent report by the New York Times on the country’s economic situation, labelling it as misleading and jaundiced. The report, published on June 11, painted a dire picture of Nigeria’s economy, blaming the current administration’s policies for the country’s woes. “Nigeria is facing its worst economic crisis in decades, with skyrocketing inflation, a national currency in free-fall and millions of people struggling to buy food,” Ruth Maclean and Ismail...

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World Bank Approves $2.25b Loan to Support Nigeria’s Economic Recovery

BusinessNewsNigeriaWorld Bank Approves $2.25b Loan to Support Nigeria’s Economic Recovery

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 14, 2024

The World Bank has approved a US$2.25 billion loan for Nigeria to bolster economic stability and support vulnerable populations within the country. The loan will be used to provide immediate financial and technical support for Nigeria’s urgent economic stabilisation efforts and to enhance the country’s non-oil revenue generation and safeguard oil revenues. According to Ousmane Diagana, the World Bank Vice President for Western and Central Africa, “Nigeria’s concerted efforts to implement far-reaching macro-fiscal reforms place...

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Nigerian Army Kills Notorious Bandits’ Kingpin, 35 Others in Kaduna

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaNigerian Army Kills Notorious Bandits’ Kingpin, 35 Others in Kaduna

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 13, 2024

  Buharin Yadi, one of the deadliest bandit leaders terrorising northern Nigeria in the last decade, has met his bitter end at the hands of security forces. The troops of Sector 6 Operation Whirl Punch rained down fire on the kingpin known as Buhari Alhaji Halidu, alias Buharin Yadi, and dozens of his cohorts, abruptly terminating their ignominious spell of terror. The Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, disclosed this...

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Nigerian Military Arrests Suspects in Connection with Killing of Soldiers in Abia

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaNigerian Military Arrests Suspects in Connection with Killing of Soldiers in Abia

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 13, 2024

Two weeks after the killing of five Nigerian soldiers in Obingwa LGA of Abia State, the military has arrested scores of suspects in connection with the attack. The suspects, who are currently being interrogated, are believed to have played various roles in the ambush that resulted in the death of the soldiers. According to Defence Headquarters spokesperson Maj.-General Edward Buba, the arrests were made in a series of raids conducted by a combined team of...

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VIDEO: President Tinubu falls off Parade Jeep at Democracy Day Celebration

NewsNigeriaPoliticsVIDEO: President Tinubu falls off Parade Jeep at Democracy Day Celebration

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 12, 2024

President Bola Tinubu suffered a fall on Wednesday while boarding the parade vehicle at the Democracy Day celebration at Eagle Square, Abuja. According to viral videos on social media, the President lost his footing while climbing the steps and had to be helped up by his security details. Despite the incident, President Tinubu quickly regained his balance and continued with the proceedings. Earlier in his Democracy Day speech, the President reflected on Nigeria’s journey from...

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Dangote Refinery Pushes Back Petrol Production to July

NewsNigeriaPoliticsDangote Refinery Pushes Back Petrol Production to July

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 12, 2024

Nigerians will have to wait a little longer for locally-produced petrol from the Dangote Refinery. The commencement of petrol production, initially expected in June, has been rescheduled for mid-July, according to the refinery’s President and CEO, Aliko Dangote. Dangote attributed the postponement to a “bit of delay” during a tour of the US$20 billion facility in Lagos on Monday. While details regarding the specific reasons for the delay have not been disclosed, he assures the...

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