The Federal Government is planning to repatriate more than 1,000 Nigerian nationals from South Africa amid rising anti-immigrant tensions in the country. Nigeria’s foreign ministry said the move follows increasing concerns over xenophobic protests and violence targeting foreign nationals in South Africa, a major destination for both documented and undocumented African workers. According…
At least five people, including a seven-month-old baby, have been confirmed d3ad following a lone crash on Friday morning along the Enugu–Abakaliki Highway near Nkalagu Junction in Ebonyi State. The accident involved a fully loaded Toyota Hummer bus conveying commercial traders returning to the South-East from the northern part of the country Five…
We haven’t spoken since that afternoon, and honestly, it is breaking me into a gazillion pieces. I don’t know what to do with my life now. I don’t think about her every single day, but when she crosses my mind, it’s nerve-racking how much space she still occupies in there. I sit and I ask…
Nigerian singer Ms Jorji has made a series of controversial comments about relationships, money, and personal values. Speaking on a recent episode of “The Echo Room Podcast”, the singer shared her views on gender roles, dating, and what she considers important in life. Ms Jorji described herself using a term often associated with promiscuity and…
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has commenced a comprehensive enforcement operation targeting vehicles operating in violation of regulations on tinted glass, concealed number plates, and improper vehicle registration. The Commissioner of Police in charge of the FCT, Ahmed Sanusi, disclosed this during a press briefing in Abuja on Friday, June…
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi and defender Christian Akpan have joined Nigeria’s training camp in Lisbon as preparations intensify for the international friendly against Portugal. Iwobi arrived on Thursday to link up with his teammates after missing Nigeria’s recent friendly against Poland, providing a timely boost to the squad ahead of the high-profile encounter….
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war through direct talks, using an open letter released during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum to increase pressure on Moscow. In the letter, Zelensky argued that growing economic difficulties and war fatigue within Russia are becoming more visible, suggesting…
A member of the House of Representatives, Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere, has released a video to prove that Philip Agbese, the deputy spokesperson of the green chamber, endorsed his bid for the position of minority leader. The CCTV footage, shared on Thursday night, allegedly shows Agbese, who represents Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency in Benue State, meeting with Ugochinyere…
Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been placed on a waiting list for a lung transplant due to what the royal household described as a serious and life-threatening chronic lung condition. The 52-year-old royal, who is married to Crown Prince Haakon, has been living with pulmonary fibrosis since being diagnosed with the progressive lung disease…
By Ruth Akpan The prestigious AGIP Recital Hall of the MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos, became the epicentre of intellectual discourse, inspiration, and distinguished fellowship as eminent personalities from across Nigeria’s academic, business, media, and religious communities gathered for the grand presentation and launch of two remarkable books authored by renowned scholar, entrepreneur, and transformational thinker,…
