By: Abudu Olalekan It’s a tough gig, being a soldier. Especially when you’re out there, in the scorching heat of Nigeria’s North-East, facing down Boko Haram. Day in. Day out. Under the banner of Operation Hadin Kai, these brave men and women put their lives on the line. But something’s rotten. Something is seriously wrong….
By: Abudu Olalekan Family of 15-year-old Ummi Tambaya alleges abduction and forced conversion to Islam in Kano, accuses Hisbah commander of hiding the girl. Ummi Tambaya is just 15 years old. She’s been missing since December 1, 2025. Her family is desperate. And they’re pointing fingers at some very powerful people. The young Christian girl…
By: Abudu Olalekan Nigeria English proficiency ranks 5th in Africa, EF EPI 2025 says. Trails South Africa, Zim. Big for jobs, biz. Full top 10, why it matters. Ever wonder why Nigerians switch from pidgin to crisp English mid-convo? Like that. Seamless. Now, fresh news hits. Nigeria’s English skills? Top-tier in Africa. Fifth place. EF…
By: Abudu Olalekan Nine Nigerian soldiers have been confirmed dead after a Boko Haram IED attack near Gubio, Borno State. Several others were injured. Get the full story. It happened again. Just when you think the roads are getting a little safer, the earth explodes. This time, the tragedy hit near Gubio in Borno State….
By: Abudu Olalekan Governor Seyi Makinde has announced a major cabinet shake-up in Oyo State. New SSG appointed, ministries moved, and new faces brought in. Monday morning in Ibadan. The sun was barely up. Most people were thinking about the week ahead. Traffic at Challenge. Crowds at Dugbe. Then, boom. Governor Seyi Makinde decided it…
By: Abudu Olalekan A federal court has ordered NNPC to disclose details of the $3bn Afreximbank crude-for-cash loan following a suit by HEDA. Read the full story here. It isn’t every day you see a giant like the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited get told what to do. But that is exactly what happened in…
