…democracy is one of restriction and resistance - long stretches when rights were denied punctuated by brief, hard-fought expansions led by those who refused to accept exclusion. Each expansion was met with backlash, and many gains were rolled back." What Jeffries describes has been the experience of the indigenous Amer…

…Investment Promotion Council, PFIPC, whose Director-General is one Prince Matthew Adeniyi Adeyemi. I am not going to bore you with the details of this particular shenanigan; we all know the latest about this grand sakamanje. Remember my definition of sakamanje? It is a Nigerian street word that describes doing somethin…

…security wire ***They questioned me about my son's whereabouts ABUJA - Pa Adetunji Adeniyi, father of Adeyemi, the self-styled director-general of the "phantom" Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC, has said police operatives raided his home thrice in two days, destroyed parts of his property, con…

…were misleading younger people about the importance of family life. “And you are here opening your dirty mouth to say marriage and having children is not an achievement. Then why did they have you? Why are you bearing their name? Keep on deceiving yourself. Keep on talking rubbish,” he stated. In one of the video’s mos…

…supply to its network had been reduced after outages on the Oshogbo-Ikeja 330kV and Benin-Egbin 330kV transmission lines, resulting in load shedding across some of its business units. In Lagos, communities affected by the disruption include Chevy View Estate, Chevron Drive, Agungi, Alpha Beach, Ikate, Elegushi, Carlton…

…hooks with ease, delivering a record that’s packed with charisma, melody, and undeniable replay value. With Kontrol, Timaya and Duncan Mighty remind listeners why they remain two of Nigeria’s most enduring stars. Their latest collaboration combines infectious grooves, rich musicality, and veteran artistry to produce a…

…producing a fine finish to give Les Bleus the lead and settle his side after a tense opening period. Mbappe celebrates after scoring France opener – Getty image The goal shifted the game in France favour as Morocco struggled to create clear scoring opportunities against the disciplined French defence. Dembele seals com…

…flight which landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Wednesday evening. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Air Peace-operated flight is scheduled to arrive at 7:30 p.m., bringing home a total of 284 passengers, including 12 infants. The ministry disclosed that 282 of those on boar…

…of growth." Adidas shares same view "It's hard to overstate this," said Chris Murphy, senior vice president of brand marketing at Adidas. "It's massive." Why the World Cup matters even more for Nike The tournament carries added significance for Nike, which has been working to revive sales after a difficult period. The…

…messages directly to communities, as continuous engagement remains essential for strengthening democracy and public participation nationwide," he said. According to Tinubu, national electoral victories begin with meaningful engagement at household level. He urged supporters to canvass respectfully while promoting democ…

…call, leading them to Ballo, who resides in the Offa Garage area of Ilorin. The suspect denied any involvement in the disappearance. However, a search of his residence led to the shocking discovery of Hafsoh's dismembered body in a bowl, along with tools suspected to have been used in the gruesome act. Ballo claimed th…

…dollars for summer travel, overseas school fees and business trips gathers momentum, widening the gap with the official exchange rate. Data collated from currency dealers showed the naira, which strengthened to about N1,370/$ in February 2026, depreciated to N1,425/$ on Thursday, representing a loss of N55 or 3.86 perc…

…to prepare Nigeria's banking industry for the implementation of Open Banking by taking senior banking and fintech executives on an international training and study tour focused on governance, cybersecurity, risk management, and regulatory readiness. The initiative comes as Nigerian financial institutions position thems…

…his first professional contract in February 2018. The commanding goalkeeper made his senior debut later that year, keeping a clean sheet in a 1-0 Coupe de la Ligue victory over Valenciennes FC at just 18 years of age." The club's statement went on to detail the goalkeeper's career progression, including his initial bre…

…escapees said they decided to abandon the camp due to sustained military offensives, worsening hardship and the lack of basic necessities within the insurgents' enclave. Troops recovered two Tecno mobile phones and N593,500 from the second group. All six individuals had been screened, documented and taken into custody…

…a kitchen knife at around 2am. He allegedly mutilated himself, severing his own genitals, then poured petrol directly onto the amputated organ. The affidavit claims he then set it alight on the garage floor just inside the door, using the burning body part to ignite a fire inside the building, the New York Post reporte…

GistReel A Nigerian lady, Eniola, has moved the hearts of many after sharing how a road accident while returning from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp left her with a spinal cord injury that changed her life forever. Her story, shared in an emotional TikTok video by a close friend, has quickly g…

…Turkish club are searching for a new centre-forward following Felipe Augusto's move to Zenit St. Petersburg, with the Nigerian emerging as one of their main targets. According to TRT Spor, Trabzonspor have submitted a loan proposal to Wolverhampton Wanderers for the 25-year-old, who is expected to leave this summer aft…

…The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has challenged Adeniyi Adeyemi, the Director General of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), to step forward and substantiate his recent allegations against the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, rather than e…

…at their specific events.Officials in Ukraine criticized the regulatory softening by the IOC as premature and unfounded while the geopolitical conflict continues through its fifth year. Meanwhile, World Athletics has actively monitored the direct impact of the war on Ukrainian sports infrastructure.While a dedicated hu…

…obstructing police officers from carrying out their lawful duties, and allegedly threatening and filming officers during the operation. Check post below…

…CATA adjustments pending the formal signing of ouragreement. No CONUA member should be denied any approved benefit on account of union affiliation.“We therefore call on all Vice-Chancellors to ensure full compliance with the Federal Ministry of Education's directive to Pro-Chancellors and Chairmen of various University…

…Qatar Romania (Electronic passport holders only) Samoa San Marino Singapore Slovakia Slovenia Solomon Islands Spain Sweden Switzerland Taiwan United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Vatican City State Conditional eTA Required (Air Travel Only + Must Hold Specific Active Foreign Permits) Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Brazil…

…the growing pressure to establish state police reflected Nigerians’ frustration with worsening insecurity. But she cautioned against mistaking urgency for preparedness, insisting that while she supports devolving policing powers, the country must first put the right institutions in place. The discussion had opened with…