CAF Condemns Disorderly Conduct During AFCON 2025 Final as Senegal Clinch Title in Morocco
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has denounced the conduct of certain players and officials that occurred during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 final between host nation Morocco and Senegal, played in Rabat on Sunday night. In…
France, Britain Weigh Social Media Ban for Children as Experts Clash Over Impact on Mental Health
Countries including France and Britain are considering following Australia’s lead by banning children and some teenagers from using social media, but experts are still locked in a debate over the effectiveness of the move. Supporters of a ban warn that…
When Writing Loses Its Human Voice By Prof Farooq Kperogi
By Prof Farooq Kperogi I admit that I am behind the times when it comes to AI-generated writing. Or perhaps I am suffering from what been called the curse of knowledge. Because I regard AI-generated writing passed off as one’s…
Nigerian National Rearrested in Thailand After Allegedly Absconding From Drug Trafficking Trial
A Nigerian national based in Thailand, Ukoma Jefta Nuzbech, has been taken back into custody after allegedly absconding from an ongoing court case linked to drug trafficking in the Koh Pha Ngan area. According to information from Thai local media,…
Tinubu’s Govt Charges Senior Advocate Ozekhome With Fraud, Forgery Over Late Gen. Useni’s London Property
The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja Judicial Division, has formally opened a criminal case against Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN, over allegations involving a property in London and the use of a falsified Nigerian passport. The case,…
Uganda Lifts Internet Shutdown, Keeps Social Media Ban After Election
Uganda said Sunday it would maintain a ban on social media platforms while lifting a nationwide internet block hours after longtime ruler Yoweri Museveni was declared the winner of national elections. The internet was blocked two days before polls opened…
SERAP Sues Governors, Wike Over Alleged Failure to Account for Security Votes
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has taken legal action against state governors across Nigeria and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over their alleged failure to provide transparency on the use of security votes running…
Wanted Notorious Drug Kingpin Arrested 12 Years After He Killed 3 NDLEA Officers (Photo)
…As Agency recovers illicit drugs from his hideout, nabs ex-convict, female online vendor, others in Jigawa, Lagos, Ogun, Edo, Delta, Oyo, FCT, Enugu, Kwara raids ABUJA — Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have successfully apprehended a long-wanted…
DAVID UMAHI — BEFORE POLITICS AND NOW
A Story of Engineering, Enterprise, and Power. Before rising to national prominence as Nigeria’s Minister of Works, Engr, David Nweze Umahi was already a well-known figure in Uburu, his hometown in Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, as well…
Museveni Wins Seventh Term, Extends 40-Year Rule as Violence and Internet Shutdown Rock Uganda Election
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni won a seventh term in office on Saturday after an election marred by violence and an internet shutdown, with African observers saying arrests and abductions had “instilled fear”. Museveni, 81, won 71.65 percent of the vote in…