News & Current Affairs

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 23, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has repeatedly expressed support for state policing as part of broader security reforms, but legal experts and political groups argue such a sweeping change cannot be implemented unilaterally without constitutional amendments.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 21, 2026

In a dramatic twist that has intensified the controversy surrounding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi has publicly rejected the title awarded to his team, insisting that Senegal were the rightful winners on the pitch.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 21, 2026

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has publicly celebrated Tony Elumelu renowned economist, banker and philanthropist as one of Africa’s most influential business leaders on the occasion of his birthday.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 21, 2026

Authorities in southern Nigeria have arrested several students after a disturbing video showing the assault of a fellow pupil went viral, triggering outrage across the country and beyond.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 21, 2026

Residents of internally displaced persons (IDP) camps across Nigeria have openly criticized the federal government, urging officials to stop what they describe as “false assurances” about their return to ancestral homes.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 20, 2026

As Muslims across Nigeria mark the Eid al-Fitr, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) has commended Nigerian troops for their resilience, dedication, and unwavering commitment in the fight against insecurity.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 20, 2026

Nigeria’s presidency has clarified that a newly signed migration agreement with the United Kingdom applies strictly to Nigerian nationals residing illegally in Britain, dismissing reports that the country will accept deportees of other nationalities.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 19, 2026

‎The Ebonyi State Government has announced plans to introduce an Executive Bill that would fundamentally recalibrate landlord–tenant relations, impose statutory controls on rental pricing, and strictly cap fees charged by property agents across the state.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 19, 2026

International partners, including UK officials and global financial institutions, emphasized that Nigeria’s large population, expanding digital economy, and improving economic indicators make it an attractive destination for investment.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 19, 2026

‎Charles III has ignited renewed cultural debate after publicly proclaiming Nigerian jollof rice the “best,” a remark that has reverberated far beyond the ceremonial halls in which it was delivered. What may have been framed as a light-hearted aside has instead been interpreted as a pointed endorsement in one of West Africa’s most enduring culinary rivalries.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 18, 2026

In a significant ruling with far-reaching implications for civil liberties and police accountability, a Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State, has affirmed that Nigerians have the constitutional right to record police officers while performing their duties in public spaces.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 18, 2026

In a brutal pre-dawn confrontation that underscores the escalating intensity of Nigeria’s counterinsurgency war, troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), backed by the Nigerian Air Force, wiped out at least 61 ISWAP