The FCT Minister Nyesom Wike threatened to “forcibly gain access” to the Yakubu Gowon Stadium if denied permission for political rallies—a move analysts warn could trigger confrontations in Nigeria’s most protracted subnational crisis. Wike made the declaration on Friday during a supporters’ gathering in Port Harcourt, accusing Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s administration of politically motivated denials…
Burkina Faso’s military government has dissolved all political parties and repealed laws governing their operations under a decree approved January 29 by the Council of Ministers. The presidency announced the measure, which transfers all parties’ assets to the state, formally ending multi-party politics in the West African nation, a system suspended since Captain Ibrahim Traoré…
Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw has been suspended for five Confederation of African Football matches and fined $100,000 following tumultuous scenes during the Africa Cup of Nations final against hosts Morocco on January 18. The disciplinary action stems from Thiaw’s conduct during the championship match at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, where Senegal secured a 1–0…
In clinics across Nigeria, a quiet revolution is unfolding. Beyond prescriptions and lab tests, physicians are increasingly writing a different kind of order: “Eat more of this.” As chronic diseases strain our healthcare system, Nigerian doctors are turning to Africa’s culinary heritage, not as folklore, but as evidence-based nutritional therapy. The Science Behind the Pot…
The Nigerian naira appreciated to approximately ₦1,400 per US dollar at the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) on Tuesday, marking its strongest performance since the Central Bank’s forex unification policy reshaped the currency landscape in 2023. The appreciation represents a notable shift from the ₦1,435.75 closing rate recorded on December 31, 2025, and reflects…
Senator Ali Ndume (Borno South) has ignited a constitutional controversy by alleging that the version of Nigeria’s landmark tax reform legislation signed into law by President Bola Tinubu differs substantially from what the National Assembly actually passed—a claim he characterizes as deception of the Nigerian public. Speaking during a Senate session in late December 2025,…
Armed bandits ambushed a passenger vehicle along the Gusau–Kasheta Kura road in Birnin Magaji Local Government Area early Tuesday, killing a one-year-old child, injuring the infant’s mother, and abducting multiple passengers. The attack occurred around 7:30 a.m. near Unguwar Liman village, a stretch repeatedly targeted despite military operations in the region. Eyewitnesses reported assailants opening…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has increased its ex-gantry price for Premium Motor Spirit by ₦100 per liter from ₦699 to ₦799 effective January 26, ending a temporary festive-season pricing arrangement that had held since mid-December. The adjustment, confirmed by multiple fuel distribution sources, reflects rising operational costs, including crude oil prices and foreign exchange pressures. Bonny…
