Nigeria, Benin Begin Strategic Economic Cooperation Talks
Nigeria and the Republic of Benin have taken concrete steps toward implementing a bilateral economic cooperation agreement, building on commitments made during the inaugural West Africa Economic Summit held in Abuja this past June. The renewed momentum follows a two-day high-level meeting between officials from both countries, held in Cotonou from August 1 to 2, […]
NUJ: Silencing Niger’s Radio Station Undermines Democracy
The Nigeria Union of Journalists has raised strong objections to actions by the Niger State Government, accusing it of attempting to suppress independent journalism through threats against Badeggi FM 90.1, a privately owned radio station based in Minna. Reports indicate that the station is facing mounting political pressure, with the state government allegedly considering both […]
Tinubu Hails D’Tigress For Reaching Fifth AfroBasket Final
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, on securing a place in the final of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket — their fifth consecutive appearance in the tournament’s title match. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President lauded the team’s grit and […]
Dormant Russia Volcano Erupts For First Time In 450 Years
For the first time in nearly half a millennium, the Krasheninnikov volcano has erupted in Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula – a dramatic geological event just days after the region was rattled by one of the most powerful earthquakes in its recorded history. Russia’s emergency management agency confirmed the rare eruption on Sunday, breaking a […]
Troops Kill Three Terrorists, Recover Weapons In Borno
Troops operating under Sector Two of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have eliminated three Boko Haram insurgents during a clearance mission in Borno Yesu, near Magumeri Local Government Area of Borno State. The coordinated operation unfolded in the dense terrain of Bulabulin Forest and involved a joint task force made up of Sector Two ground troops, […]
Jumping Like WiFi Since 1999: A Satirical Series—Part 11
We Are Not Broke, We Just Prefer Borrowing By Prof. MarkAnthony Nze Welcome to Nigeria, the only country where being broke is a leadership style, and borrowing is a governance strategy. Here, debt isn’t a red flag, it’s a badge of honor, worn proudly by those who shout “fiscal responsibility” while signing loan agreements with […]
Jumping Like WiFi Since 1999: A Satirical Series—Part 10
The State of the Nation Address — Powered by Gen, Written by Interns, and Proofread by Ghosts By Prof. MarkAnthony Nze Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to Nigeria, the only country where the State of the Nation Address is a national ritual performed with the same sincerity as a Nollywood pastor fighting marine spirit. Once a […]
Exposing The Untold Truth By Prof. MarkAnthony Nze
Exposing The Untold Truth is a compelling sequel to The Genocide: 1967–1970, in which Prof. MarkAnthony Nze masterfully exposes the hidden dimensions of the Nigerian Civil War and its lasting scars on the collective conscience of a nation. Far from being a mere historical recount, this book is a bold revelation of facts long buried […]
World Champion Noah Lyles Out Of 100m At US Trials
Olympic and world sprint champion Noah Lyles has withdrawn from the 100m semi-finals at the US Track and Field Championships in Oregon, just a day after advancing through the opening heats. Lyles, who captured Olympic gold in the 100m at the Paris Games last year, posted a time of 10.05 seconds during Thursday’s first round […]
Jumping Like WiFi Since 1999: A Satirical Series—Part 9
Budget of Hope, Generator of Reality By Prof. MarkAnthony Nze Once every year, with full fanfare, Aso Rock-supplied cheerleaders, and cameras zoomed in on agbada creases, the Nigerian government presents the Budget of Hope. It’s the country’s longest-running fiction series: longer than Super Story, more padded than Big Brother’s mattress, and just as scripted. You’ll […]