News & Current Affairs

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 19, 2026

‎The Ebonyi State Government has announced plans to introduce an Executive Bill that would fundamentally recalibrate landlord–tenant relations, impose statutory controls on rental pricing, and strictly cap fees charged by property agents across the state.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 19, 2026

International partners, including UK officials and global financial institutions, emphasized that Nigeria’s large population, expanding digital economy, and improving economic indicators make it an attractive destination for investment.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 19, 2026

‎Charles III has ignited renewed cultural debate after publicly proclaiming Nigerian jollof rice the “best,” a remark that has reverberated far beyond the ceremonial halls in which it was delivered. What may have been framed as a light-hearted aside has instead been interpreted as a pointed endorsement in one of West Africa’s most enduring culinary rivalries.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 18, 2026

In a significant ruling with far-reaching implications for civil liberties and police accountability, a Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State, has affirmed that Nigerians have the constitutional right to record police officers while performing their duties in public spaces.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 18, 2026

In a brutal pre-dawn confrontation that underscores the escalating intensity of Nigeria’s counterinsurgency war, troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), backed by the Nigerian Air Force, wiped out at least 61 ISWAP

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 17, 2026

MTN Group, one of Africa’s largest telecommunications companies, has announced that its Nigerian operations have overtaken South Africa as the company’s top profit driver, signaling a significant shift in the company’s earnings landscape.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 17, 2026

Despite poor power supply to Nigerians and allegations of Aso Rock reportedly pulling out of the national grid, Togo has approached Nigeria for an increase in electricity supply, raising fresh concerns about the country’s energy priorities.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 16, 2026

According to a report in Business Insider Africa, the Government of Ghana has initiated an emergency evacuation of its citizens in Qatar as security concerns escalate in the Middle East.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 16, 2026

Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is set to travel to the United Kingdom for a landmark state visit, becoming the first Nigerian leader to receive such an invitation from the British monarchy in nearly four decades. The visit, hosted by King Charles III, will take place at Windsor Castle and is expected to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties between the two nations.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 16, 2026

The alarming figures highlight the growing humanitarian emergency triggered by years of terrorism, banditry, communal violence, and armed conflicts, particularly across northern and central regions of the country. Millions of families have fled their communities after repeated attacks on villages, farms, and towns.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 14, 2026

Former Nigerian Head of State General Yakubu Gowon visited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Saturday, saying he wanted to express his support for the current administration’s work and offer encouragement on ongoing national challenges.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 14, 2026

Veteran Nigerian actor Abiodun Ayoyinka, widely recognised for portraying the comic character in the popular television series Papa Ajasco and Company, has revealed that he is facing significant financial and career challenges despite decades of fame.