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United States Ambassador to Zambia, Michael C. Gonzales, has highlighted America’s previous role in corruption and bad governance that stunted growth over the decades, particularly in African nations. In an explosive article, “Breaking the Cycle of Foreign Assistance Enabling Corruption,” published by the State Department, Gonzales decried how the U.S. doled out funds to governments without holding them to account. “What is needed for economic growth and development is not more money, but sound reforms that incentivize enduring private investment and growth,” he asserted, noting that Africa has received over $200 billion in U.S. aid since 1991. The envoy cited…
Honorable Idris Dankawu, the House of Representatives member representing Kumbotso Federal Constituency, has officially resigned from the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP. In a formal resignation letter addressed to the party’s national leadership on Friday, Dankawu cited ongoing internal crises and leadership confusion at the ward, local government, state, and national levels as the reason for his departure. “My resignation is as a result of the ongoing internal party crisis and confusion besetting the party leadership structures,” he stated. “Consequently, I have no option but to quit my membership in the overall interest of my constituents in Kumbotso and seek…
At least one person has died following multiple crashes on Otedola Bridge, inward Secretariat, along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway in the early hours of Friday, leaving thousands of commuters stranded. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, reported that the principal crash involved two heavy-duty trailers one carrying sand and the other granite colliding violently in what appeared to be a reckless contest for right of way. The sand-laden truck’s driver was trapped and later pronounced dead at General Hospital, Ikeja, after being extricated by LASTMA rescue teams and handed over to the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS). The driver of…
Cross River State government has focused renewed attention to the male and female football clubs owned by the state – Rivers FC and Pelican Stars – with a view to improving their statuses, welfare and finances Chairman of the state sports commission, Mr. Etta Lawrence Itanya said Governor Baseey Otu met Rovers FC receiving ₦5 million monthly subvention but moved it up to ₦20 million. “His Excellency increased it to N20 million,” Lawrence said, noting that the increment addressed players’ welfare challenges and improved morale. He admitted that Rovers FC had fallen short of top-tier expectations but said reforms were…
Oppressed by their sponsors and inflicted with unending pain, these Nigerian women tell SEGUN ODUNAYO heartrending stories of how they were deceived into travelling to Egypt in search of a promised breakthrough, only to face exploitation, abuse, and despair where they had expected a ray of sunshine and opportunity On the evening of Wednesday, November 6, 2024, Motunrayo Joana, a Lagos-based woman, packed her bags in the two-bedroom apartment she shared with her husband and daughter in Ikotun. She was preparing to leave Nigeria for Egypt, hoping to work as a domestic help. The decision, she said, was born of…
Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command have arrested three suspects while allegedly attempting to sell a stolen commercial tricycle in the state. The suspects, identified as Chuka Nwanze (23), Arinze Anyansi (24) and Miracle Anyadiegwu (24), were arrested on January 20, 2026, at about 5 pm by policemen attached to the Trans-Ekulu Division, with support from members of the Neighbourhood Watch Group. According to a statement released on Friday by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Daniel Ndukwe, the suspects were apprehended at the Ugbodogwu area of Trans-Ekulu. He said, “Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command, acting on…
My darling, precious, glorious, dignified, world-famous, and heavenly celebrated Nigerian sisters, when I tell you sexual immorality brings you nothing but trouble, especially the female folk falling victim, I know what I’m talking about! When I tell you that some others appear to be cashing out on immorality and prostitution, it does not mean you’ll experience the same-I know what I’m talking about! When I tell you premarital sex more often than not makes you lose your senses, I KNOW WHAT I’M TALKING ABOUT! After 13 years, how can you not know the father of your child? How could you…
A Special Adviser to Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State, Sunusi Kwankwaso, has resigned his position following the resignation of the governor from the New Nigeria People’s Party. The development was disclosed in a video released on Friday by Kwankwaso’s media aide, Saifullahi Alhassan, on his Facebook page. In the video, Sunusi said his decision followed reports that the governor had exited the NNPP and was expected to join the All Progressives Congress. Kwankwaso explained that he had earlier submitted a resignation letter but was unable to have it officially received. He added that the video was necessary to formally…
Remita, one of Nigeria’s leading fintech companies, said it is easing the process for students seeking admission into tertiary institutions as registration opens for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination and Direct Entry programmes. The platform allows candidates and their families to navigate the digital registration system with greater efficiency, securing ePINs in a structured and data-driven manner. The process, often seen as a critical hurdle in Nigeria’s competitive higher education landscape, demands timely completion of steps and careful attention to procedural details. In a statement on Friday, Remita revealed that it had upgraded its platform to reduce friction, improve…
Napoli have intensified contacts with Atalanta to sign Ademola Lookman as the Serie A side look to strengthen their attack before the transfer window closes, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. According to Il Mattino, talks are decisively underway for the Nigerian winger, who returned to Bergamo after the Africa Cup of Nations and is considered likely to leave between now and the summer. The newspaper adds that Lookman remains the real target for Napoli, but the formula presents a problem as the club’s “zero balance” policy until February 2 complicates any economic manoeuvre. Napoli cannot force the issue but are relying…
