By: Abudu Olalekan Abia State Governor Alex Otti just dropped a political grenade. And honestly? Nobody saw it comin’. During his gritty January 2026 media chat last Thursday—his first of the New Year—Otti didn’t just answer questions. He served up drama, defiance, and a whole lot of “hold my garri.” Let’s cut to the chase….
By: Abudu Olalekan It’s been weeks of silence. Heavy, painful silence. For British-Nigerian boxing superstar Anthony Joshua, the holidays turned into a nightmare. On December 29, 2025, a horrific crash along Nigeria’s Lagos-Ibadan Expressway ripped away two men he called brothers—Latif Ayodele (aka Latz) and Gami Sina. Joshua himself walked away injured, but his heart?…
By: Abudu Olalekan Accra was buzzing last Thursday. Seriously, the kind of buzz that signals real change might be brewing. On January 29, 2026, Ghana’s Ministry of Climate Change and Sustainability, spearheaded by Minister Seidu Issifu, pulled off a high-stakes High-Level National Dialogue—a powwow that didn’t just talk about the future but aimed to shape…
By: Abudu Olalekan The phone buzzes. A message from Norwich. “Uche is gone.” Stunned silence. Then, action. The Nigerian community in the UK didn’t wait. They started a GoFundMe. Fast. Uchenna Okirie, 27, was stabbed in his apartment. A home he shared with friends. A place he called a refuge for others. The alleged killer?…
By: Abudu Olalekan The phone screen glows in a dim São Paulo apartment. A Nigerian student stares at flight prices. Again. $1,500. Just to get home. No direct flight. No relief. Just a promise that vanished. Nigerians stranded in Brazil feel cheated. They point fingers at President Tinubu’s government and Air Peace. The accusation? A…
By: Abudu Olalekan The explosions came on Christmas Day. Silent, deadly, and from the sky. US warplanes struck suspected ISIS camps in Sokoto State. Nigeria’s government called it a joint operation. But in Abuja’s Senate chamber, fireworks erupted. Senator Abdul Ningi didn’t mince words. “Violation of our territorial integrity,” he declared. His voice cut through…
