Wole Soyinka: Has the man died? By Ugoji Egbujo
At almost ninety two, Wole Soyinka remains strong and razor-sharp. The Obidients bear witness to his roar and linguistic agility. Yet three years into his bosom friend’s presidency, and for the first time since 1960, Soyinka appears comfortable with a president’s atrocities and sacrilege. Has the man died? During the 2023 elections he claimed he was out […]
Nigerian migrant who failed UK driving tests kills pensioner in car crash
A Nigerian migrant who twice failed his driving test killed a pensioner in a horror crash after exploiting a learner licence loophole, an inquest has heard.
Nigerians, other foreign students can now work with study permit in Canada
Nigerian and other international students in Canada will no longer need a separate co-op work permit for internships, co-ops, and practicums under a new rule that took effect on April 1, 2026.
US evacuation signals fading confidence in Nigeria — Peter Obi
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has warned that the recent directive by the United States to evacuate its embassy staff from Nigeria…
Biden’s son, Hunter set to take on Trump’s sons in cage fight
US politics already feels like a contact sport, but one of Washington’s most bitter political feuds may literally be headed to the mat after former president Joe Biden’s son challenged the two eldest Trump brothers to a cage fight.
INEC postpones voter revalidation exercise till after 2027 elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission has postponed its planned nationwide voter revalidation exercise until after the 2027 general elections.
5 top Google Pixel phones with high camera quality
Google’s Pixel lineup has built a reputation for delivering some of the best smartphone photography in the world. Thanks to powerful AI processing, features like Night Sight, and high-resolution sensors,
Hackers take over Abike Dabiri-Erewa’s email account
In a statement shared via her official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Dabiri-Erewa disclosed that her email account, aodabiri@yahoo.com, had been breached by unknown cyber actors.
Ex-senatorial candidate jailed 10 yrs for selling petrol to Boko Haram
A former senatorial candidate in Borno State, Babagana Habeeb, was sentenced on Friday to 10 years in prison for selling petrol to Boko Haram terrorists.
Ijaw, Ogoni Youths disown NASS pipeline hearing, demand contract decentralization
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Ijaw and Ogoni ethnic nationalities of Rivers State on Friday disowned claims by the National Assembly regarding their involvement in a recent roundtable on crude oil theft and pipeline surveillance. In a move that signals a deepening rift between the federal government and Niger Delta host communities, the Ijaw Youth […]
Trump warns of fresh strikes if Iran talks fail
Vice President JD Vance headed to Islamabad on Friday to lead the US delegation in this weekend’s talks with Iran, with a warning to Tehran not to “play” Washington.
