Written by Former President of Kosovo Republic, Atifete Jahjaga, on Wednesday harped on the importance of promoting civil rights in Nigeria. Jahjaga spoke in Lagos at the 2025 The Platform Nigeria, an Independence Day event hosted by Covenant Nation Church in Iganmu, Lagos, as Nigeria marks its 65th Independence Day on October 1. According to her, … Continue reading “VIDEO: Nigeria Needs Independent Institutions That Promote Civic Rights — Ex-Kosovo President”
CEO of ONE Campaign and Founder of LEAP Africa, Ndidi Nwuneli, has urged Nigerians to hold government accountable using technology. The agriculture and nutrition expert spoke on Wednesday at The Platform Nigeria in Iganmu, Lagos, hosted by the Covenant Nation Church. The event, themed Rebuilding Our Nation, formed part of activities to mark Nigeria’s … Continue reading “Independence Day: Nigerians Should Use Technology To Hold Govt Accountable — Ndidi Nwuneli”
A South African court on Wednesday found firebrand opposition leader Julius Malema guilty of violating gun laws for firing an assault rifle at a 2018 rally. Malema, leader of the radical anti-capitalist Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party, is known for fiery speeches and courting political tensions both at home and abroad. The 44-year-old and … Continue reading “Court Finds Radical South African Politician Malema Guilty On Gun Charges”
The US Supreme Court on Wednesday barred Donald Trump from immediately firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, as the president mounts multiple challenges that have tested the independence of the central bank. In an order, the court said it had deferred the request “pending oral argument in January 2026,” ensuring that the Fed governor … Continue reading “US Supreme Court Bars Trump From Immediately Firing Fed Gov. Cook”
An Ebola outbreak declared in the DR Congo in early September has caused 42 deaths out of 64 confirmed cases. The risk of it spreading in the region is moderate, the WHO said Wednesday. Health authorities in DR Congo began rolling out a vaccine programme against the often fatal virus two weeks ago. The … Continue reading “42 Dead In Latest Ebola Outbreak In DR Congo— WHO”
Former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of diminishing what was once a promising nation at Nigeria’s independence. READ ALSO: Independence Day: The Worst Is Over, Yesterday’s Pains Are Giving Way To Relief, Tinubu Tells Nigerians He stated this at a press conference on the state of the nation … Continue reading “Independence Day: Nigeria Has Been Greatly Diminished Under APC’s Leadership — Obi”
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has suspended its nationwide strike. PENGASSAN President, Festus Osifo, announced the suspension at a press conference in Abuja. He explained that the decision followed a meeting with the National Security Adviser and the management of Dangote Refinery. Osifo admitted that “grey areas” remain … Continue reading “PENGASSAN Suspends Nationwide Strike”
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has approved the dissolution of the Akwa State Executive of the party. The decision was taken at its meeting held on Tuesday. Consequently, the NWC approved the composition of a 31-member caretaker committee to run the affairs of the Akwa Ibom State Chapter … Continue reading “PDP Sacks Akwa Ibom Exco, Sets Up Caretaker Committee”
As Nigeria celebrates its 65th Independence anniversary today, Infinix joins millions of Nigerians in celebrating a nation defined by strength, resilience, and the pursuit of progress. For Infinix, Nigeria is more than a market, it is home. The brand has grown alongside the Nigerian people, drawing inspiration from their creativity, drive, and determination to break … Continue reading “Infinix Celebrates Nigeria At 65: Honouring Innovation, Resilience, And Progress”
The death toll from a powerful earthquake in the central Philippines rose to at least 69 on Wednesday, a disaster official said, with scores of injured patients overwhelming hospitals on the island of Cebu. Injured children cried and adults screamed while being treated on beds beneath blue tents outside the Cebu Provincial Hospital, having been … Continue reading “Philippines Quake Toll Rises To 69 As Injured Overwhelm Hospitals”