Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Manny Ita Free press organizations and journalists have condemned the arrest of former CNN anchor Don Lemon, warning that the action poses a serious threat to press freedom in the United States and represents what critics describe as an escalation in actions against journalists covering protests and public events. Lemon was arrested in Los Angeles by federal agents while preparing to cover the Grammy Awards, weeks after reporting on an anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement protest at a church in St. Paul, Minnesota. Authorities said the arrest was connected to the protest incident, during which demonstrators disrupted a church service…

Manny Ita At least four people have been killed and several houses destroyed following a renewed land dispute between neighbouring communities in Ebonyi State, police and local authorities confirmed on Friday. The violence occurred late Thursday in Oso-Edda community in Edda Local Government Area during a clash linked to a long-running boundary disagreement involving neighbouring Amasiri community in Afikpo Local Government Area. Residents reported that armed assailants attacked parts of the community, leading to fatalities and the burning of homes and other property. Security sources said the incident is the latest in a series of confrontations connected to disputes…

Manny Ita The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) issued an urgent weather advisory late Friday, January 30, 2026, warning of a significant deterioration in horizontal visibility across the North-Central and Northern regions due to an intensifying Harmattan dust haze. The agency reported that a massive dust plume, originating from the Chad and Niger Republics, is being transported into Nigerian territory by northeasterly winds blowing at speeds of 20 to 25 knots. Consequently, visibility in major northern hubs—including Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, and Maiduguri—is expected to drop below 1,500 meters overnight, with localized areas in Jigawa and Yobe potentially seeing visibility plunge…

Fela, First African Artiste To Be Honoured With Posthumous Grammy Lifetime Award About three decades after his death, Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti is set to receive global recognition from the music industry as the Recording Academy confers on him a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammy Awards. Widely revered by fans as the King of Afrobeat, the Nigerian icon died in 1997 at the age of 58. His son, musician Seun Kuti, welcomed the honour, describing it as long overdue. “Fela has lived in the hearts of the people for so long. Now the Grammys have acknowledged it.…

Lagos City Marathon Holds February, Celebrates 11 Years Of Global Recognition By Elegbede Abiodun Saturday, 14th February 2026 promises to be another memorable edition. With just 16 days to go, the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon stands as a testament to 11 years of consistent growth and continental pride, firmly established as one of Africa’s most anticipated sporting events. Over the past decade, the marathon has evolved beyond a mere road race. It has been instrumental in discovering new athletic talent, elevating Africa’s profile in the global marathon community, and significantly boosting Lagos’s economy. The event stimulates local businesses,…

Former CNN Anchor Don Lemon Arrested in Connection with Minnesota Church Protest Lemon had stated, “I’m just here photographing, I’m not part of the group… I’m a journalist.” Former CNN journalist Don Lemon was arrested Thursday night by federal agents in connection with a January 19 protest at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota. According to a statement posted to Lemon’s Instagram account by his attorney Abbe Lowell, the arrest occurred while Lemon was in Los Angeles covering the Grammy Awards. The journalist is among several individuals facing charges related to an incident where protesters entered the church during…

W.O.W Africa Will Host Continental Gathering of Africa’s Most Influential Women Sandton, Johannesburg – The Pan-African platform W.O.W Africa (Workshops of Wealth) is poised to convene a powerful assembly of fifty of the continent’s most impactful women leaders in Sandton this March, reports Seunmanuel Faleye. This bold initiative by W.O.W Africa is designed to catalyse shared leadership and collective economic advancement. Scheduled for March 7 and 9, the two-day gathering will centre on the prestigious ‘W.O.W Africa 50 Women Honours’ and a strategic, closed-door dialogue among founding members. This move signals W.O.W Africa’s deliberate effort towards institutionalising collaborative female influence…

Manny Ita ​The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mrs. Kemi Nanna Nandap, represented by Deputy Comptroller General Augusta Obiageli, has commended the infrastructure and human capital development at the EIB Group following an inspection tour of the company’s facilities in Kuje and Idu, Abuja. The high-level delegation visit, which took place on Friday, January 30, 2026, was designed to familiarize the Service with the group’s intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations while exploring potential areas for strategic collaboration. During the tour, the delegation was received by the Chairman of EIB Group, Dr. Bright Echefu, who guided the…

Manny Ita The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has revealed that the country’s average internet download speed in urban areas rose to 20.5 megabits per second (Mbps) in the fourth quarter of 2025, up from the 19Mbps recorded in the third quarter. According to the latest Industry Performance Report released on Friday, January 30, 2026, this growth in cities stands in contrast to a decline in rural connectivity, where average speeds dropped to 11Mbps from 12.7Mbps in the previous quarter. NCC’s Director of Technical Standards and Network Integrity, Edoyemi Ogoh, noted during a stakeholder webinar that while the urban figure…

Manny Ita President Donald Trump has evaluated potential military strikes against Iran following a brutal internal crackdown that reportedly left thousands of protesters dead. The Pentagon has increased its regional presence, with an aircraft carrier group stationed to “rapidly fulfill its mission, with speed and violence, if necessary,” according to a statement made by the President on Truth Social. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reinforced this stance, stating, “They should not pursue nuclear capabilities. We will be prepared to deliver whatever this president expects of the War Department.” While reports suggest that military options presented to the White House include…