Foreign Hackers Hit With ₦1M Fines, Told To Leave Nigeria
Justice Ekerete Akpan of the Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced 21 foreign nationals in connection with cybercrime offences, imposing a fine of one million Naira on each individual. The convictions followed a plea bargain arrangement negotiated between the defendants and the Nigeria Police Force. In delivering the ruling, Justice Akpan instructed that all […]
CEO Advocates Partnerships To Expand Nigeria’s Energy Industry
The Chief Executive Officer of Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, Tony Attah, has emphasised the need for purposeful collaboration between the Nigerian government and key players in the oil and gas sector to create an environment conducive to long-term investment. Speaking at the ongoing 2025 Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition (NAICE), hosted by the […]
Jumping Like WiFi Since 1999: A Satirical Series—Part 13
The Political Retirement Plan — From Senator to Chief Priest to Chairman of Everything By Prof. MarkAnthony Nze In a functional democracy, politicians retire to memoirs, lectures, and foundation work. In Nigeria? They retire into more power. Yes o, here in the Federal Republic of Chop and Continue, political retirement is a myth. Our politicians […]
Jumping Like WiFi Since 1999: A Satirical Series—Part 12
The National Cake — How They Shared It, Ate It, and Left You with the Empty Plate and Dirty Spoon By Prof. MarkAnthony Nze In most countries, “cake” is a dessert. In Nigeria, it’s a national asset, a political ambition, and a birthright for the ruling class. They don’t say “serve the people”; they say, […]
Obi Reaffirms One-Term Stance: ‘Leadership Isn’t Eternal’
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential flagbearer in Nigeria’s 2023 general election, has restated his commitment to serving a single four-year term if given the opportunity to lead the country. The former Anambra State governor had initially made the one-term pledge during a widely followed live discussion on X (formerly Twitter) in June, during a […]
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 […]