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Presidential overreach and the future of Nigerian democracy, By Hussaini Abdu

Nigeria, March 22 -- In a recent conversation with some friends, I argued that two key political contentions might have been settled in Nigeria. The first is the issue of tenure extension. The failure... Read More


Rivers Crisis: Akpabio speaks on $15,000 bribe to lawmakers for emergency rule approval

Nigeria, March 22 -- The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has denied a report that senators received bribe amounting to $15,000 each to approve the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers Sta... Read More


UPDATED: Rivers Crisis: Akpabio speaks on alleged $15,000 bribe to lawmakers for emergency rule approval

Nigeria, March 22 -- The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has said senators did not receive a bribe of $15,000 each to approve the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. Mr Akpabio s... Read More


Visiting Fidel Castro in Havana, By Owei Lakemfa

Nigeria, March 22 -- I never personally met Fidel Castro Ruz, one of the iconic figures of the 20th Century. I only saw him once in the streets of Havana while he drove and the crowds cheered. On 25 N... Read More


9Mobile dismisses shutdown claims

Nigeria, March 22 -- A mobile network operator, Emerging Markets Telecommunications Limited, popularly known as 9Mobile, has dismissed claims suggesting an alleged shutdown of its operations in Nigeri... Read More


MUSIC REVIEW: Repetitive lyrics aside, Craig David's 'Commitment' ft Tiwa Savage is soulful ballad of love, devotion

Nigeria, March 22 -- Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage is no stranger to working with international artistes. She has collaborated with Beyonce, Sam Smith, Remy Ma, and Brandy, and now she has teamed up wi... Read More


Nollywood actress Nkechi Nweje is dead

Nigeria, March 22 -- The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, has been thrown into mourning following the passing of veteran actress Nkechi Nweje. The news of her untimely death has sent shockwaves thr... Read More


PT Health Watch: How Nigerians can prevent liver, kidney disease - Expert

Nigeria, March 22 -- Liver and kidney diseases are major health concerns in Nigeria, often referred to as silent killers because they progress unnoticed until they reach advanced stages. These vital ... Read More


Experts recommend strategies to bridge funding gaps for women entrepreneurs

Nigeria, March 22 -- Experts have said that bridging the gap between women in business and funding access requires significant contributions from both the media and policymakers. The experts made thi... Read More


Flashback: 22 years after, Konga's 'Baby Konga' in spotlight

Nigeria, March 22 -- Have you ever heard the phrases 'E ti won bo ta' and 'E to won si Konga' and wondered about their literal meaning? You might have mistaken them for throwing someone into a well-a... Read More