In the heart of Abuja on a humid Thursday morning, the Director-General of NAPTIP, Binta Adamu Bello, didn’t mince words: “Human trafficking is a clear […]
Author: Arit Effanga
Refineries in Disrepair, Questions in the Air: Reps Launch Probe Into Oil Sector Drama
In Nigeria, it’s not every day the House of Representatives decides to dust off the cobwebs around the country’s notoriously problematic refineries. But this week, […]
Hope in Hard Times: EU Sends €1.5m Lifeline to Yelewata and Benue’s Forgotten Families
In a corner of Nigeria that’s become all too familiar with pain, a glimmer of hope has arrived — not in the form of promises, […]
Kogi’s Quiet Revolution: How Governor Ododo is Putting Children Back in School
In a time when many Northern states in Nigeria are struggling to keep children in school, Kogi State seems to be telling a different story […]
Nentawe Yilwatda Takes the Helm as APC National Chairman — A Fresh Chapter Begins
In a swift yet significant move, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has named Nentawe Yilwatda as its new National Chairman. The announcement was made […]
Troubled Waters — Over 600 Sub-standard Boats Risk Lives on Lagos Waterways
If you’ve ever boarded a boat on the Lagos Lagoon and held your breath a little longer than usual, you’re not alone — and now, […]
Wizkid Breaks Record as First African to Hit 9 Billion Spotify Streams – Move over, global pop giants — Nigeria’s Starboy has done it again.
Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, famously known as Wizkid, has become the first African artiste to surpass 9 billion streams on Spotify. Yes, you read that right […]
#EndSARS: Lagos Court Slams Police with ₦10m Fine for Harassing Peaceful Protesters
In a landmark judgment that has stirred both relief and quiet celebration among human rights activists, the Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the […]
“No Come-and-Go Politicians, Please” – Babangida Aliyu Warns PDP – Ex-Niger Governor says loyalty should matter in Nigerian politics
In the murky waters of Nigerian politics, where party-switching has become as common as PHCN outages, one elder statesman is calling for a little discipline […]
WAFCON 2024: Super Falcons Land in Rabat for Final Showdown with Morocco
The mood is charged. The drums of hope are beating loud once again as Nigeria’s Super Falcons touch down in Rabat, Morocco — ready for […]