Despite the economic headwinds that continue to test the patience of ordinary Nigerians—from fuel price hikes to naira woes—Nigeria’s economy is quietly being powered by […]
Author: Arit Effanga
₦22 Billion Pension Payout: A Breath of Relief, but the Journey is Far from Over
For thousands of Nigerian retirees who have waited patiently—and in many cases, painfully—for their pension dues, the recent announcement by the Federal Government came like […]
Chikungunya on the Rise Again: WHO Warns World to Act Fast Before It’s Too Late
Twenty years ago, a strange and painful virus quietly made its way from tiny island communities in the Indian Ocean to the global stage. It […]
Uba Sani’s Wake-Up Call: “Poverty Is Northern Nigeria’s Real Enemy”
For years, the conversation around insecurity in Northern Nigeria has revolved around banditry, terrorism, and the rising spate of violence. But Kaduna State Governor, Uba […]
WAFCON 2025: Super Falcons Soar Past South Africa as Tinubu, Nigerians Celebrate a Nation’s Pride
In a pulsating Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) semi-final showdown, Nigeria’s Super Falcons edged out fierce rivals South Africa 2–1 to book their spot […]
Hope Restored in Kaduna: Uba Sani Hands Keys to Banditry Victims, Promises New Beginning
In a quiet corner of Kaduna State this week, hope returned—not with fanfare, but with house keys, handshakes, and heartfelt promises. For families who had […]
Suspended But Unrelenting: Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Fight for Her Seat
The red chamber remains closed to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan – at least for now. As Nigeria’s Senate takes its annual recess, its controversial decision to […]
No Room for High Officers: PSC Moves to Flush Out Drug Addicts in Police Uniform”
In Nigeria, where citizens already pray before stepping out to “avoid police wahala,” the Police Service Commission (PSC) has taken a bold step to address […]
No Hiding Place for Runaway Criminals – Immigration Warns
If you’re a criminal planning to “japa” out of Nigeria unnoticed, you might want to cancel that trip and start praying for mercy instead. According […]
Bassirou Diomaye Faye: Senegal’s Prisoner-President and the Promise of Change
In one of the most unexpected twists in modern African politics, Bassirou Diomaye Faye went from a prison cell to the presidency of Senegal in […]