By: Abudu Olalekan Large parts of Lagos and Osun states are currently in darkness. And it’s not just one problem—it’s several. Two major transmission lines serving Lagos have collapsed. Flooding has damaged key distribution facilities in Osun. The result? Widespread power outages that have left residents frustrated and desperate. The Eko Electricity Distribution Company broke…
By: Abudu Olalekan It’s barely been four months since the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) published its revised timetable for the 2027 general elections. The electoral body is facing multiple law suits, which if not resolved could derail Nigeria’s democratic transition. Summary On February 26, INEC published a timetable for the 2027 general elections. Political…
By: Abudu Olalekan Cristiano Ronaldo’s final World Cup ended the way nobody wanted. A Spanish dagger in the dying moments, courtesy of Mikel Merino’s late winner, sealed Portugal’s 1-0 round-of-16 exit. And honestly? You could feel the weight of it in his voice. Speaking to reporters in the mixed zone on Monday, the Portuguese forward…
By: Abudu Olalekan The N1.3bn Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council scandal just got messier. On Monday, the Nigeria Police Force reportedly arrested the father of Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi — the embattled promoter of the council — deepening a controversy that keeps pulling the Presidency back into the headlines. Adeyemi, who claims to be the council’s…
By: Abudu Olalekan Large parts of Lagos and Osun states are currently in darkness. And it’s not just one problem—it’s several. Two major transmission lines serving Lagos have collapsed. Flooding has damaged key distribution facilities in Osun. The result? Widespread power outages that have left residents frustrated and desperate. The Eko Electricity Distribution Company broke…
By: Abudu Olalekan It’s barely been four months since the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) published its revised timetable for the 2027 general elections. The electoral body is facing multiple law suits, which if not resolved could derail Nigeria’s democratic transition. Summary On February 26, INEC published a timetable for the 2027 general elections. Political…
By: Abudu Olalekan Cristiano Ronaldo’s final World Cup ended the way nobody wanted. A Spanish dagger in the dying moments, courtesy of Mikel Merino’s late winner, sealed Portugal’s 1-0 round-of-16 exit. And honestly? You could feel the weight of it in his voice. Speaking to reporters in the mixed zone on Monday, the Portuguese forward…
By: Abudu Olalekan The N1.3bn Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council scandal just got messier. On Monday, the Nigeria Police Force reportedly arrested the father of Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi — the embattled promoter of the council — deepening a controversy that keeps pulling the Presidency back into the headlines. Adeyemi, who claims to be the council’s…
By: Abudu Olalekan The Resource Conservation and Development Initiative (RCDI) International has been making serious progress in 2026 — pulling underserved communities closer to safe water, proper sanitation, menstrual health support, and real environmental sustainability. And the numbers from the first half of the year tell a clear story. Looking back at what RCDI pulled…
By: Abudu Olalekan He finally said it. Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed the 2026 FIFA World Cup is going to be his last. The Portugal captain spoke to reporters on Sunday, just ahead of the Round of 16 clash against Spain. He’s 41 now. Time flies. “It’s about enjoying it as much as possible,” Ronaldo said….
