Nigeria Seeks Stronger African Telecom Voice

TECHNOLOGY Nigeria Calls for Greater African Influence in Global Telecommunications Policies July 20, 2026 • 4 min read By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team The Federal Government has renewed calls for African countries to work more closely together in shaping global telecommunications policies, stressing that a united continent will wield greater influence in international … Read more

Cardi B, Maduka Okoye Spark Dating Rumours in Venice

  ENTERTAINMENT Cardi B and Maduka Okoye Spark Dating Rumours After Venice Dinner Sighting July 20, 2026 • 4 min read By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team United States- Fresh rumours surrounding the relationship between American rap superstar Cardi B and Nigerian footballer Maduka Okoye have continued to dominate social media conversations after the … Read more

Court Grants Miyetti Allah President ₦2bn Bail in $2.63m Fraud Case

The legal battle involving the National President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo, took a fresh turn on Monday as the Federal High Court in Abuja granted him bail worth ₦2bn. Justice Inyang Ekwo approved the bail after ruling on Bodejo’s application, holding that the offences brought against him were bailable and that the … Read more

Fubara, Tinubu, Atiku Mourn as Amaechi Loses Mother at 89

NEWS Amaechi’s Mother Dies at 89 as Fubara, Tinubu, Atiku Mourn Former Rivers Governor July 18, 2026 • 3 min read By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has joined a growing list of prominent Nigerians mourning the death of Dame Ezinne Mary Oduah Amaechi, the mother of former Governor … Read more

AI Is Changing Jobs: English Graduates Urged to Upskill

EDUCATION English Graduates Urged to Rethink Careers as AI and Job Market Reshape Future July 18, 2026 • 4 min read By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team English graduates have been urged to look beyond the traditional career paths associated with their degree and continually develop new skills to remain relevant in a rapidly … Read more

Burnham Backs North Sea Drilling in Major Policy Shift

POLITICS Andy Burnham Makes U-Turn on North Sea Oil Drilling Ahead of No. 10 Takeover July 18, 2026 • 5 min read By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team Andy Burnham is set to trigger a fresh political battle over the future of Britain’s energy sector by announcing plans for new oil and gas drilling … Read more

6 Northern States to Face 48-Hour Blackout

  ENERGY TCN Announces 48-Hour Power Blackout Across 6 Northern States Starting This Weekend July 18, 2026 • 4 min read By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team Residents in six northern Nigerian states are bracing for a 48-hour power outage as the Transmission Company of Nigeria begins work on a major transmission line. The … Read more

Court Slams Onyeze Jesus With 6-Year Jail Term, ₦20m Fine

Popular Anambra-based native doctor, Onyebuchi Okocha, widely known as Onyeze Jesus, has been sentenced to six years in prison after an Anambra State High Court found him guilty of offences linked to fraudulent spiritual practices. In addition to the jail term, the court imposed a ₦20 million fine on the controversial spiritualist. Following Friday’s judgment, … Read more

Army Rescues 9 Kidnap Victims, Arrests Terror Suspect in Fresh Katsina Operations

Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued nine kidnap victims, recovered dozens of rustled livestock and arrested a suspected terrorist during a series of coordinated operations across Katsina State. The successful operations, carried out through intelligence-led missions in different parts of the State, form part of the military’s ongoing … Read more

Osun Governorship Poll: Kukah Centre Identifies 15 Potential Violence Flashpoints

The National Peace Committee, through its secretariat, The Kukah Centre, has raised concerns over possible security threats ahead of the Osun State governorship election scheduled for August 15, identifying 15 local government areas as potential flashpoints for electoral violence. The warning was issued during a stakeholders’ engagement in Osogbo, where representatives of electoral bodies, security … Read more