On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States, marking his return to the White House after a tumultuous four-year absence. This inauguration not only symbolises the transfer of power from the Biden administration but also represents a significant moment in U.S. political history, as Trump becomes…
A tragic gasoline tanker explosion in Niger State, Nigeria, has claimed the lives of at least 98 people and left 69 others injured as of January 20, 2025. The catastrophic incident occurred on January 18, near Dikko Junction in the Gurara Local Government Area, when a fuel tanker exploded while individuals attempted to transfer fuel…
In a saga that has left Nigeria’s energy sector grappling with uncertainty, the long-running legal dispute surrounding the $6 billion Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project continues to threaten the nation’s energy future, keeping millions of Nigerians in the dark. The Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project, located in the Taraba State region of Nigeria, is envisioned as a…
It brings tears to the eyes when one sees the disastrous gullies of erosion eating up the road, houses and farms in Ugwuakwu village, Umuchu town, Aguata LGA, Anambra State. The road was abandoned by the former administration, and erosion is now destroying landmark projects by rapidly cutting off the food basket zone with many…
I come from a family of 9. I was married to a woman who bore me three children. To all these people, I am either a younger brother, an older brother, or former husband, and dad. A few of these people mentioned above know that I am also an Author, Playwright, Poet, and Publisher. None…
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex elicits different reactions from different people. Some are passionate about her pursuits, while others are rabid haters.It seems she has read the room, and is determined to carry on with her life regardless of these distractions. The California wild fires is a case in point. Everyone knows that Meghan…
Ah, January. That wonderful time of the year when gym memberships are at an all-time high, vision boards are still pristine, and everyone promises themselves, “This year, I’ll sort out my finances!” But let’s be honest: for Nigerians, whether you’re hustling in the diaspora or navigating the realities back home, money matters are never just…
The Nigerian political landscape is in mourning following the death of Rt. Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga, the Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives. Onanuga, affectionately known as Ijaya, passed away on January 15, 2025, after a brief illness. Her death was confirmed in a statement by the House spokesperson, Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr.,…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has filed a lawsuit against Jimi Lawal, a former aide to ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, on charges of money laundering and financial misappropriation. The charges were officially presented to the Federal High Court in Kaduna on January 15, 2025. Details of the Allegations According…
The entertainment industry is mourning the loss of Dalyce Curry, a beloved retired actress known for her roles in iconic films such as The Blues Brothers, The Ten Commandments, and Lady Sings the Blues. Curry tragically passed away at the age of 95 during the devastating wildfires that have swept through Los Angeles, with her…
