Why We Will All Miss DR Congo’s Colourful Supporters at AFCON
Sola Fanawopo I am fascinated by the supporters of DR Congo—perhaps even more than by their robust football artistry. They are the unofficial ambassadors of African football’s joy. In my opinion, no country even comes a distant second. AFCON is never just about football. It is about rhythm, identity, and the people who turn 90 […]
Nigeria records N12trn trade surplus, 21% non-oil export growth — Trade Ministry
…Special economic zones generate $500m export revenue, 20,000 jobs By Progress Godfrey Nigeria recorded a N12 trillion trade surplus in the first half of 2025 as non-oil exports grew by 21 percent to $12.8 billion, signaling a strong export rebound driven by policy reforms under the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment. The performance reflects a […]
Illegal mining destroying our farmlands — Ogun communities
AN advocacy group, Ibile Justice Forum, yesterday, raised the alarm over illegal mining activities in Iloro I, Iloro II and Ibiri villages, in Ado-Odo community of Ogun State, urging the state and Federal Governments to recover their farmlands for the community.
Bandits, herdsmen kill 9 farmers, National Park operatives in Oyo, Benue
No fewer than nine persons were killed by suspected bandits and herdsmen in Oyo and Benue states in the last 24 hours.
Heavy taxes, low wages, rising debt, threats to nation’s stability — NLC
Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has warned that the combination of heavy taxation, low wages and rising national debt posed a serious threat to Nigeria’s economic and democratic stability.
Residents, traders differ with LAWMA over dumpsite at Boundary Market
TRADERS and residents of Boundary Market area, Ajegunle, Lagos State have decried the poor state of the environment, saying that poor waste management practices have led people to dump their refuse on the roads.
