The legacy of Trump’s Greenland proposal, implications

Trump Reiterates Wish to Move Gazans to Egypt, Jordan

Donald Trump wouldn’t categorically rule out using the US military to take control of Greenland, saying that America needs it—as well as the Panama Canal—for “economic security.” In 2019, then US President Donald Trump’s proposal to purchase Greenland—a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark—sparked international controversy and strained diplomatic relations. Although the idea was widely dismissed at … Read more

Two Lagos Factory Workers Die After Falling into Diesel Reservoir

Two Lagos Factory Workers Die After Falling into Diesel Reservoir

Tragedy struck on Saturday, January 11, 2025, as two factory workers lost their lives in a diesel reservoir accident at a factory in Ikosi Oregun, Lagos State. Dr. Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, Permanent Secretary of Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), confirmed the incident in a statement. Preliminary investigations revealed how the tragic events unfolded. The … Read more

Two dead, one injured in Lagos-Badagry road crash

Two dead, one injured in Lagos-Badagry road crash

Two persons died while one sustained injuries in an auto-crash that occurred along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway on Saturday. William Manga, the unit commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed the accident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Badagry. Mr Manga said that the accident occurred at about 3.27.p.m at Age-Mowo axis … Read more

EFCC arrests 105 suspects for internet fraud in Abuja

EFCC arrests 105 suspects for internet fraud in Abuja

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 105 individuals, including four Chinese nationals, for alleged internet fraud in Abuja. The anti-graft agency disclosed that the suspects were apprehended on January 9, 2025, at a business apartment in the Gudu district of the Federal Capital Territory. According to a statement by Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of … Read more

Sanwo-Olu Signs 2025 Budget of Sustainability

Sanwo-Olu Signs 2025 Budget of Sustainability

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday 9th of January , 2025 signed the 2025 Appropriation Bill into law. The N3.366 trillion “Budget of Sustainability” aims to build on past achievements and ensure a brighter future for Lagosians. The signing which took place at the Lagos House in Ikeja, had key government officials like the … Read more

‘I have video, voice evidence that’ll expose Kwankwaso, Gov Abba’- Former Kano SSG, Bichi

'I have video, voice evidence that'll expose Kwankwaso, Gov Abba'- Former Kano SSG, Bichi

The Former Kano Secretary to the State government, Abdullahi Baffa Bichi, has threatened to unveil details about Governor Abba Yusuf and his political mentor, Rabiu Kwankwaso. Bichi, added that he had compromising documents, voice recordings, and videos that he would expose “when the time is right.” While addressing the public for the first time since … Read more

ASUU-UDUS Calls For Scholarship Application From Indigent Students 

Nigeria Congratulates Ghana on 68th, Pledges Stronger Ties

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU-UDUS ) of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS) branch, has called for application to its annual indigent students scholarship for 2024/2025 academic session.  The award aims to foster academic excellence and encourage outstanding indigent students. According to the memorandum released signed by S. A Sadiku, the secretary of … Read more

Arewa Youths Allege CBN Over Secretly Recruited to Replace 1000 Sacked Staff

Arewa Youths Allege CBN Over Secretly Recruited to Replace 1000 Sacked Staff

The Arewa Youths Assembly (AYA) has accused Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) of secretly hiring over 400 new staff to replace 1,000 employees who were allegedly forced to resign. The Organization made the allegation in a statement issued in Kaduna by its Speaker, Mohammed Salihu Danlami, who denounced the recruitment process as lacking transparency and … Read more

FactCheck: Is it true that President Tinubu ranked 3rd as the most corrupt person of the year?

BUHARI

Claim: President Tinubu ranked 3rd most corrupt person in the world Full Text On 30 December 2024, @OCCRP posted on their X account (Formally Twitter) the 2024 corrupt person of the year and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ranked 3rd most corrupt person in the world. The list was determined by over 55,000 votes from the … Read more

Bobrisky Appeals to Burna Boy for Speed Darlington’s Release

Bobrisky Appeals to Burna Boy for Speed Darlington’s Release

Controversial crossdresser Bobrisky has urged Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy to intervene and secure the release of rapper Speed Darlington, who remains in detention despite a court order for his release. Speed Darlington was arrested after making claims that Burna Boy had an illicit relationship with embattled American music executive Diddy, suggesting that this was part … Read more