Written by Chidinma Ojukwu has expressed regret over the death of Super TV Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Michael Ataga, for whose alleged murder she is standing trial at the Lagos High Court, Tafawa Balewa Square. Under cross-examination by the prosecution on Tuesday, Ms Ojukwu, who has consistently denied the allegations of killing Mr Ataga, confirmed regretting the […]
The Forum of State Chairmen of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reaffirmed its commitment to the party, pledging to “soldier on” despite what it describes as calculated pressures, orchestrated hostilities, and institutional pushback. In a statement signed by the Forum Chairman and Edo State PDP Chairman, Tony Aziegbemi, alongside 25 other state chairmen, the […]
The Wike-backed faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja seeking to stop the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the police from recognising the party’s national convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15 and 16. The faction also aims to prevent what […]
Twenty-five schoolgirls abducted from the Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School (GGCSS) in Maga, Kebbi State, on 17 November have been freed. A security source familiar with the rescue operation told our correspondent that the students were released on Tuesday morning through the combined efforts of the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and the […]
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called for government officials involved in ransom negotiations to face criminal penalties, as part of a broader effort to tackle Nigeria’s escalating insecurity. Speaking on Tuesday during a special session of the lower chamber on national security, Kalu outlined a six-month legislative agenda aimed […]
An Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan, the state capital, on Monday, sentenced five men to death after finding them guilty of the murder of a taxi driver during a dispute in 2024. Justice Oyeyemi Ajayi ruled that Segun Taiwo (36), Kehinde Ademola (46), Yahaya Adeniyi (45), Chinonso Samson (41) and Opadotun Michael (32) […]
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has raised concerns over what it described as escalating violations of rights, deepening insecurity, and growing religious tensions across the country, calling on government authorities to urgently restore law, order, and national cohesion. In a statement titled “Peace in Nigeria: Moving from Fragility to Stability” and signed by […]
While both share the common surname Ma (meaning “horse” in Chinese) and are founders of two of China’s largest tech conglomerates, Jack Ma and Pony Ma have distinct histories and styles. They are often seen as rivals whose companies, Alibaba and Tencent, dominate the Chinese internet. Jack Ma (Ma Yun) – Co-founder of Alibaba … Continue reading “Jack Ma vs. Pony Ma: A Tale of Two Tech Titans from China Who must Bow Before President Xi”
The Epstein Files: Unmasking the Global Network—Any African Links? The release of the “Epstein files”—thousands of pages of court documents, emails, and testimony related to the sex-trafficking operations of the late financier Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell—has sent shockwaves through elite circles worldwide. The documents confirm the extensive reach of Epstein’s network, … Continue reading “Nigeria Africa – The Epstein Files: Unmasking the Global Network—Any African Links?”