‘Guns-a-blazing’: Trump’s unilateral strike betrays Nigeria’s weakness, by Olu Fasan
The year 2025 ended with the humbling of the Nigerian state by a foreign power. That humiliation began in November when Donald Trump, the US president, described Nigeria as “that now-disgraced country” and designated it as a “Country of Particular Concern” after alleging it harboured “Christian genocide”. Having tagged Nigeria with those derogatory labels, Trump threatened to […]
PadiPlug launches in Nigeria to tackle ‘low battery’ challenge
A new Nigerian startup, PadiPlug, has officially launched a service aimed at addressing one of the most common daily frustrations in the country: keeping mobile phones charged amid frequent power outages. In Nigeria, where electricity supply remains unreliable and smartphones are essential tools for communication, work, digital payments, and navigation, battery failure often disrupts daily […]
Erero commends Ashakah for scholarship, end-of-year outreach
By Akpokona Omafuaire OZORO – THE Special Adviser to the Executive Chairman of Isoko North Local Government Area, Comrade Erero Oloku, has praised the Chief Security Officer of Tantita Security Services and Chairman of Maro Kana Group, Engr. Orobosa Ashakah, for his scholarship scheme and end-of-year outreach across Isoko North Local Government Area. Oloku commended […]
2026: Dafinone sees brighter days ahead for Delta Central
By Paul Olayemi Senator Ede Dafinone has expressed strong optimism about the future of Delta Central, saying the new year holds fresh promise for the people of the district and the wider Urhobo Nation. In a New Year message released on Wednesday, the senator said 2026 comes with encouraging economic signals that suggest a better […]
Behind the Beats: How MK Watcha transitioned from music producer to recording artist
For many artists, the journey into music begins with a microphone and a dream of the spotlight. For MK Watcha, however, it began much earlier with instruments, beats, and a deep understanding of sound long before fame or recognition entered the picture. His story is one of patience, technical mastery, and a gradual but deliberate […]
Rent A Service targets Nigeria’s gig economy with new platform
A new digital platform, Rent A Service, is positioning itself as a solution to longstanding challenges in Nigeria’s gig and local service economy by connecting vetted service providers with consumers while offering users alternative income opportunities. Launched to address gaps in accessibility and trust within the service market, the platform seeks to simplify how Nigerians […]
