Written by Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has decried the high level of hunger among poor Nigerians. Atiku lamented that Nigerians are suffering from poverty under President Bola Tinubus administration, which he said seems unable to resolve the problem.In a statement by his Media Aide, Paul Ibe, Atiku recalled how poverty and hunger caused revolutions in the … Continue reading “Tinubu unable to solve hunger in Nigeria – Atiku warns of revolution”
Tennis player Jatuporn Na Lamphun has been handed a lifetime ban from the sport after being found guilty of multiple match-fixing offences, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced. The 31-year-old was found to have been involved in, or attempted to fix, 22 matches between 2023 and 2024. The ITIA confirmed that in 18 of those … Continue reading “Tennis star, Jatuporn Na Lamphun hit with life ban after match-fixing probe”
A Nigerian lady, Anthonia Umerah has said she turned down ten marriage proposals this year because the men are not financially stable enough for marriage responsibilities and the lifestyle she wants to maintain. According to the businesswoman, a man who doesn’t have money is not fit for marriage. This year alone, I have rejected upto 10 men … Continue reading “This year alone, I have rejected 10 men who want to marry me because they dont have money for the lifestyle I want to maintain – Nigerian woman says”
The Nigerian chef, Hilda Baci, who ignited excitement across Africa in 2023, has once again made her way into the record books, Guinnes World Records has confirmed. This time, her mission is to secure Nigeria’s edge in the long-running Jollof rivalry. New record: Largest serving of Nigerian style jollof rice – 8,780 kg … Continue reading “Hilda Baci Sets Record For Largest Serving Of Nigerian-Style Jollof Rice — Guinness Confirms”
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate eased to 20.12 per cent in August 2025 when compared to the July 2025 rate, which stood at 21.88 per cent, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics. The NBS said the rate showed a decrease of 1.76 per cent, as against the July 2025 headline inflation … Continue reading “Nigeria’s Headline Inflation Eases To 20.12% In August”
The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has called on the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) to settle its outstanding electricity debt amounting to ₦949.88 million as of the end of August 2025, or face disconnection from the national grid. In an official statement released on Monday in Kano by the Head of Corporate Communications, … Continue reading “KEDCO Threatens To Disconnect Aminu Kano Hospital Over ₦950m Debt”
The United States announced Monday a “framework” deal with China to resolve their dispute over TikTok that calls for the Chinese-owned app to pass to US-controlled ownership. In a social media post, US President Donald Trump said — without directly naming the social media giant — that a deal was reached with a “certain company … Continue reading “TikTok To ‘Switch To US-Controlled Ownership’ Under Framework Deal”
South Sudan’s opposition called Monday for a mobilisation of its supporters to carry out regime change in response to plans to put their leader on trial for treason and crimes against humanity. A fragile power-sharing agreement from 2018 between President Salva Kiir and his long-time rival, Riek Machar, has been unravelling for months. (FILES) South … Continue reading “South Sudan Opposition Calls For Mobilisation Of Forces For ‘Regime Change’”
Nigeria’s world record holder Tobi Amusan took silver in the women’s 100m hurdles at the world championships in Tokyo on Monday. Amusan clocked 12.29sec behind Switzerland’s Ditaji Kambundji who clocked a national record of 12.24sec to win a shock gold. American Grace Stark claimed bronze in 12.34sec, while Olympic champion Masai Russell finished fourth … Continue reading “Amusan Claims Silver In 100m Hurdles At Tokyo World Championships”
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said Monday superstar striker Kylian Mbappe feels no anxiety to win the Champions League for the first time as Los Blancos prepare to face Marseille. Mbappe, 26, left Paris Saint-Germain last summer to join record 15-time winners Madrid, only to see his former club go on to lift the … Continue reading “Mbappe Not Anxious Over Champions League Wait — Alonso”