50 Countries To Converge On Abuja For $100bn Investment Summit
Business leaders and investors from more than 50 countries are expected to converge on Abuja in November as Nigeria seeks to attract over $100bn in investment opportunities and commitments through the International Investors Summit Nigeria 2026. The two-day summit, organised by the Business Summit Group, is scheduled to hold on November 10 and 11 at […]
Trump Secretly Flown From Turkey To UK Amid Reported Iran Assassination Threat
US President Donald Trump was reportedly flown from Turkey to Britain aboard a smaller military aircraft last month after an alleged assassination threat linked to Iran, while the White House publicly maintained that he was travelling aboard Air Force One. The reported security operation occurred during Trump’s visit to Ankara for a NATO summit with […]
ECOWAS Startup Awards: How Nigerians Can Apply For $65,000 Prize
The Economic Community of West African States has opened applications for the second edition of its Startup Awards, offering a total of $65,000 in cash prizes to innovative startups across the region, including Nigeria. The ECOWAS Commission announced the opening of applications on its official X handle on Monday, August 10, 2026, saying the programme […]
Edo Govt Disputes pSPI Ranking, Blames Performance On Inherited Challenges
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Edo State Government has rejected the interpretation of the 2026 Phillips Consulting States Performance Index (pSPI), insisting that the ranking largely reflects challenges inherited by Governor Monday Okpebholo’s administration rather than its own performance. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Prince Kassim Afegbua, the government stressed […]
P-Square: Soso Offers N500m Prize for Peter-Paul Boxing Showdown
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Nigerian music executive, Soso Soberekon, has offered N500 million to Peter Okoye of P-Square to take on his twin brother, Paul Okoye, in a celebrity boxing match. Soberekon made the offer on Sunday night while Peter was performing. In a viral video circulating on social media, Soberekon was seen in the crowd […]
Flood Crisis: HSD Movement Accuses Okpebholo Of Neglecting Edo, Embarking On Osun, UK Trips
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting A group under the platform of the Henry Seriake Dickson (HSD) Movement, also known as the Ofurumapepe Movement, has accused Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, of abandoning the state at a critical time, alleging that his absence has left residents grappling with worsening flooding, deplorable roads and mounting ecological challenges. The Edo […]
4,800 Special Assistants: When Did Political Appointments Become a Crime? — By Dan Osa-Ogbegie
Suddenly, Nigeria’s social media Pharisees have discovered political appointments. Since Governor Monday Okpebholo announced the appointment of 25 Special Assistants from each of Edo State’s 192 wards, giving a total of 4,800 persons, social media has erupted with predictable outrage. The number is paraded without context, accompanied by the familiar lamentations about waste, patronage and […]