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The recently announced political coalition aimed at ousting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration should not just be another assemblage of power-hungry politicians seeking relevance. It must reflect a potent symbol of national frustration and a reaction to the perceived failures of an administration many now see as distant, disconnected, and devastatingly underwhelming. The stakes are […]

In today’s dynamic world, change is not only inevitable; it is necessary. From healthcare to education, from pension reform to the intricacies of fiscal and monetary policy, societies everywhere are in a constant state of transformation. In this regard, Nigeria’s ongoing tax reform efforts are both timely and essential. But the big question remains: does […]

Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe scored a dramatic late winner in their 3-2 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and paid an emotional tribute to the late Diogo Jota, dedicating the goal to the Liverpool forward. The football world remains in mourning following the tragic deaths of Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, […]

…calls for technical and vocational education for skill acquisition among youths The Igwebuike Alaigbo, a pan-Igbo development group, has urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to quickly end the massacre ongoing in Southern Nigeria and the Middle Belt before anarchy takes over the entire country. Rising from its emergency meeting in Aba, Abia State, Monday, […]

…Joins Chelsea, Fluminense in semi-finals Paris St-Germain (PSG) justified its Champions League status as reigning king of European football by beating Bayern Munich 2-0 to reach the Club World Cup semi-finals. A nine-man PSG side showed dominance despite having Willian Pacho and Lucas Hernandez sent off. Desire Doue, who scored twice in PSG’s Champions League […]

The Chairman of Stationery Stores Football Club (SSFC), Adetilewa A. Adebajo, has paid a heartfelt tribute to Nigeria’s legendary goalkeeper Peter Rufai, who passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2025, in Lagos at the age of 61. In a statement released on July 4, 2025, Adebajo conveyed the profound sadness felt by the club for […]

English Championship side Birmingham City have confirmed the signing of Nigerian international Bright Osayi-Samuel on a three-year contract, following the expiration of his deal with Turkish giants Fenerbahce. The 27-year-old defender, who can play as a full-back, wing-back, or winger, becomes the Blues’ fourth signing this week, joining Demarai Gray, Tommy Doyle, and James Beadle […]

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday ruled that the Nigerian Senate exceeded its constitutional powers by suspending Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months, ordering her immediate reinstatement. Delivering the judgment, Justice Binta Nyako described the suspension as “excessive” and lacking a firm legal basis. The court held that neither Chapter 8 of the […]

Absurdistan, patented by one of my friends, is an imaginary country where unbelievable absurdities and oddities are the new normal. We have so learnt from that ‘country’ and have developed several weird institutions, practices and processes to the extent that we are now perceived as the global headquarters of Absurdistanism. What is left is for […]

The naira recorded a gain of N90 or 5.7% in the black market and 0.8% in the official foreign exchange (FX) market in the first half of 2025, supported by rising dollar inflows largely driven by foreign portfolio investors. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the naira appreciated by N11.65 in […]