Widespread Protests Erupt in Mali Calling for Democratic Change
Mali is currently witnessing significant public demonstrations as thousands of citizens take to the streets to demand the restoration of democratic governance and the reinstatement of political parties. The protests,…
Trump Unveils Ambitious $175 Billion “Golden Dome” Missile Defense Plan
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a bold new defense initiative called the “Golden Dome,” which aims to deploy advanced missile defense weapons in space. The plan, projected to cost…
Nigerian Bar Association Rejects Proposed Compulsory Voting Legislation
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has voiced strong opposition to a recent bill introduced in the House of Representatives aiming to make voting mandatory for all eligible Nigerian citizens. The…
Nigeria’s Telecom Sector Faces Surge in Network Outages Amid Infrastructure Challenges
Nigeria’s telecommunications industry experienced a significant uptick in network disruptions throughout May 2025, with over 30 major outages reported across the country. These disruptions, impacting voice, data, and USSD services,…
New Boko Haram Leader Surfaces, Issuing Threats Amid Ongoing Insurgency in Nigeria
In a recent and alarming development, a video has emerged online featuring a man who claims to be the new leader of the militant group Boko Haram. This individual has…
Aliko Dangote Named Among TIME’s Top 100 Global Philanthropists
Africa’s wealthiest businessman, Aliko Dangote, has earned a spot on TIME Magazine’s 2025 TIME100 Philanthropy list, a global recognition of individuals making exceptional contributions to humanitarian causes. The billionaire industrialist…
CBN Keeps Interest Rate at 27.5% Amid Ongoing Inflation Worries
At its 300th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on May 20, 2025, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) chose to maintain the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 27.5%. This decision…
UK Tightens Financial Requirements for All Major Visa Categories Starting May 2025
If you’re planning to apply for a UK visa in 2025, it’s essential to review your financial situation carefully. Starting May 17, 2025, the UK government has implemented new financial…
Court Dismisses VDM’s Objection Against Falana’s Suit, Imposes ₦200,000 Fine
Lagos High Court Fines VeryDarkMan ₦200,000, Orders Him to Respond to Defamation Suit by Femi and Falz Falana A Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja has imposed a ₦200,000…
Seven courses with highest cut-off marks in 2025 UTME
As the competition for admission into Nigerian universities intensifies, some courses continue to stand out for their consistently high cut-off marks in the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Unified…