Plaude demands takedown, apology over $4.2m cross-border transaction report
By Innocent Anaba Plaude Technologies Limited and its Director, Mr. Olatomiwa Idowu, have demanded the immediate removal, retraction and public apology over a Technext report concerning an alleged $4.2 million cross-border transaction, threatening to institute a N500 million libel action if the demands are not met within 48 hours. The demand was contained in a […]
Don’t dismiss US 2026 Fiscal Transparency Report, BudgIT tells FG
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief BudgIT, a civic-tech organisation promoting transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s public finance, has urged the Federal Government not to dismiss the United States Department of State’s 2026 Fiscal Transparency Report, which scored Nigeria low for the second consecutive year. The organisation made the call in a statement by its […]
Troops rescue 14 kidnapped victims in Katsina
By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued 14 kidnapped victims following an encounter with terrorists in Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State. The operation was conducted on Tuesday after troops received credible information about the movement of terrorists with kidnapped victims around Madaci Forest in Sabuwa LGA. The Media Information Officer […]
World Mosquito Day: How I’m advancing genomics research — Godwin Ani
As the world marks World Mosquito Day, attention is being drawn not only to the role of mosquitoes in disease transmission but also to the expanding frontiers of genomics research, where Nigerian scientist Godwin Ndechuku Ani is contributing to efforts to understand the evolutionary links connecting all forms of life on Earth.
Nigerian artist, Splanky unveils new single ‘Vuvuzela
Nigerian recording artist Splanky is set to release his new single, “Vuvuzela,” on Friday, August 21, 2026, turning deeply personal experiences of childhood, family responsibility, struggle and the pursuit of his dreams into a catchy new record.
2027: 74 Iyaniwura Foundation Coordinators, ex-PDP leaders back Salisu
No fewer than 74 ward coordinators of the Iyaniwura Foundation, a political structure associated with Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, have reportedly withdrawn their support for the organisation and declared their allegiance to the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Ogun Central Senatorial District, Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu.
