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The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has responded to ongoing protests in Ghana, where some demonstrators have accused Nigerians of being responsible for rising crime in the country. In a statement released on Tuesday, NiDCOM Chairman/CEO, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, condemned the blanket criminalisation of Nigerians, stressing that such generalizations are harmful and inaccurate. “Nigerians are not…
A devastating canoe mishap in Zangwan Maje village, Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State, has claimed the lives of six children, with two others still unaccounted for. The incident occurred on Sunday, July 27, 2025, as confirmed by a statement from the Jigawa State Police Command on Tuesday. According to the report, the canoe…
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen will arrive in Istanbul on Wednesday to complete a sensational transfer to Turkish giants Galatasaray, marking one of the biggest moves of the summer transfer window. According to sources, Napoli will receive €40 million upfront, with an additional €35 million due in 2026, plus a sell-on clause included in the…
Nigerian rapper MI Abaga is sparking a new conversation about leadership and humility, using his platform and artistry to deliver a thought-provoking message. In a video shared on his verified Instagram page, the award-winning rapper and songwriter drew a symbolic comparison between lions and wolves to explain what true leadership looks like. According to MI,…
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has accused President Bola Tinubu of allegedly misrepresenting economic data to conceal Nigeria’s true economic reality. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, Obi claimed that the President, who once dismissed his own emphasis on data-driven governance, is now relying on “distorted statistics” to…
The wife of Nigeria’s President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has challenged the Super Falcons to go beyond continental glory and set their sights on winning the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Speaking on Monday during a presidential reception at the State House in Abuja, hosted by President Bola Tinubu in honor of the team’s 2024 WAFCON victory,…
Former Borno State governor, Ali Modu Sheriff, has suggested that Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, might return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Peter Obi recently teamed up with top opposition figures to form a coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), aiming to…
Chelsea remain confident in securing both Xavi Simons and Jorrel Hato, as negotiations progress with their respective clubs. Talks with Ajax are ongoing after Chelsea reached a personal terms agreement with Hato last week. The club views it as a matter of when, not if. Meanwhile, Xavi Simons has expressed a clear desire to join…
Liverpool are preparing to go all in for Alexander Isak, making the Newcastle United striker their top attacking target this summer, following the confirmed departure of Luis Díaz to Bayern Munich. Despite signing Hugo Ekitike, sources say Liverpool’s interest in Isak remains unchanged. The Swedish forward is keen on a move to Anfield, with no…
A former Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Sam Amadi, has warned that the Federal Government may withdraw electricity subsidies if the financial burden continues to escalate. Amadi noted that while the move could reduce the government’s debt load, it would be unwise at this time, pointing out that many developed nations still…