Tinubu Wins Second Term as ECOWAS Chairman

NewsNigeriaPoliticsTinubu Wins Second Term as ECOWAS Chairman

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 7, 2024

The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, has re-elected President Bola Tinubu as its Chairman with a unanimous vote. Tinubu, who has been a key figure in West African politics, will serve another one-year term as Chairman of the regional body at the expiration of his first tenure on 9th July 2024. He was unanimously re-elected at the 65th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, held in Abuja,...

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Troops Rescue Another Chibok Schoolgirl, Children from Terrorists

National SecurityNewsNigeriaTroops Rescue Another Chibok Schoolgirl, Children from Terrorists

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 24, 2024

The Nigerian Army’s 21 Armoured Brigade has rescued another Chibok schoolgirl, Ihyi Abudu, who was among the 276 abducted in 2014 by Boko Haram terrorists. Abudu was reportedly rescued along with her two children and 99 other women and children from terrorist dens in Sambisa Forest. The operation, code-named Operation Lake Sanity ll, was a meticulously planned and executed mission aimed at annihilating Boko Haram in the North East region. Abudu, who was number 67...

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Nigerian Troops Kill 220 Terrorists, Arrest 395 Suspected Criminals in One Week

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaNigerian Troops Kill 220 Terrorists, Arrest 395 Suspected Criminals in One Week

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 24, 2024

Nigerian Defence Headquarters, DHQ, reported significant progress in their fight against terrorism and crime over the past week. In a statement released on Friday, DHQ spokesperson Edward Buba revealed that troops deployed across the country killed 220 terrorists and arrested 395 suspected criminals in the past week. The successful missions also freed 202 kidnapped victims who were likely held by these groups. In addition to the arrests and killings, the military also recovered 432 different...

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Protesters Storm Kaduna Govt House, Demand El-Rufai’s Arrest

NewsNigeriaPoliticsProtesters Storm Kaduna Govt House, Demand El-Rufai’s Arrest

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 21, 2024

Hundreds of protesters stormed the Kaduna State Government House on Thursday, demanding the arrest and prosecution of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai. The demonstration comes after the Kaduna State House of Assembly recently indicted El-Rufai for alleged abuse of office and misappropriation of funds to the tune of N423 billion during his tenure as governor from 2015 to 2023. The protesters, under the banner of Kaduna Citizens Watch for Good Governance, KCWGG, marched from the popular...

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Nigeria’s Debt Burden Swells to N121 Trillion

BusinessNewsNigeriaNigeria’s Debt Burden Swells to N121 Trillion

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 20, 2024

Nigeria’s public debt has risen to N121.67 trillion, according to the Debt Management Office, DMO. This represents a N24.33 trillion or 24.99 per cent increase over the N97.34 trillion recorded in December 2023. The DMO attributes this surge primarily to new domestic borrowing by the federal government to finance a portion of the 2024 budget deficit. Additionally, disbursements from multilateral and bilateral lenders have contributed to the rise. “The increase was from new borrowing to...

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Super Eagles Drop in FIFA Rankings, Fall to 38th Place

NewsNigeriaSoccerSportsSuper Eagles Drop in FIFA Rankings, Fall to 38th Place

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 20, 2024

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have fallen eight places, from 30th to 38th, in the latest FIFA world ranking. This dramatic fall comes after a string of lacklustre performances in their recent 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches. The Eagles drew 1-1 against South Africa and suffered a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Benin Republic. These results, coupled with over 180 international matches played since the last rankings update, have contributed to Nigeria’s slide down the rankings table....

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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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