Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

President Bola Tinubu. Photo: State House “I have had to describe Nigeria as a republic of liars,” Soyinka said, adding that “This is one instance where I will say the nation is redeemed from that reputation of permanent lying.” President Bola Tinubu, Nobel laureate Prof Wole Soyinka, and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, on Wednesday, relived memories of Nigeria’s pro-democracy struggle at the unveiling of a book written by General Secretary, National Democratic Coalition, Ayo Opadokun. The book, titled “The NADECO story,” was unveiled at the Shell Hall of the MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos. The event featured a…

Manny Ita  – Headline Norwegian Journalist Claims Meta Suspended Her Accounts After Press Freedom Confrontation With Modi Paraphrase A Norwegian journalist has alleged that her Instagram and Facebook accounts were suspended shortly after she publicly questioned Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on press freedom during his visit to Oslo. Helle Lyng, a reporter with Dagsavisen, said she was locked out of both Meta-owned platforms following the widespread attention her exchange with Mr Modi and Indian officials received online. She made the claim on X, stating that she had been unable to access her accounts and would now be delayed in…

Manny Ita  – Nigeria’s tax revenue rose to ₦7.44 trillion in the first quarter of 2026, but the figure still fell short of the government’s target by ₦2.24 trillion, achieving about 76.87% of the expected performance. According to data from the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), the shortfall was largely driven by weaker-than-expected collections from non-oil tax sources. Companies Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax, and Stamp Duties all performed below target, contributing significantly to the revenue gap. Petroleum royalties also underperformed, falling well below projections. However, not all revenue streams declined. Oil-related taxes, particularly Petroleum Profits Tax and Hydrocarbon Tax, exceeded…

Kanu Nwankwo; Arsène Wenger. Twitter image Former Super Eagles captain Kanu Nwankwo joined in the celebrations after his former club Arsenal ended their 22-year wait for the English Premier League title on Tuesday. Arsenal’s success in the 2025/26 season was confirmed on Tuesday night following Manchester City’s 1-1 draw at Bournemouth. Holding a two-point lead over Manchester City after their penultimate game of the season on Monday, Arsenal were primed to be confirmed champions if the Citizens dropped points in their Matchday 37 fixture against Bournemouth. As a result, Mikel Arteta’s men go into the final game of the season…

Manny Ita  – Headline: Fubara Withdraws From Rivers APC Governorship Primaries, Cites Peace and Unity Paraphrase: Siminalayi Fubara has pulled out of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primaries ahead of the 2027 Rivers State election, saying his decision was driven by the need to preserve peace, stability, and unity in the state. In a statement he personally signed and sent to journalists, Fubara explained that the move followed deep reflection and consultations with family members, political associates, and supporters. He stressed that leadership sometimes requires personal ambition to be set aside for the broader interest of the people. The…

Osimhen and teammates • Galatasaray president Dursun Özbek presented the club’s jersey to Erdoğan. Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen and his Galatasaray teammates were hosted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan following their Süper Lig triumph. Galatasaray extended their dominance in the league this season, winning their 26th title and finishing three points ahead of closest rivals Fenerbahçe. Osimhen was instrumental to the title run, scoring 15 league goals and providing five assists in 22 matches. He also added seven goals and three assists in 10 UEFA Champions League games before the Turkish side were eliminated by Liverpool in the…

Manny Ita  – The United Kingdom is considering the introduction of a new high-value residency visa aimed at attracting wealthy foreign investors willing to commit at least £5 million to key sectors of the British economy. According to reports, the proposed programme would offer selected investors and entrepreneurs up to three years of UK residency in exchange for investments directed into strategic industries such as artificial intelligence, clean energy, life sciences and rapidly expanding technology firms. Unlike the former Tier 1 Investor Visa scrapped in 2022, the new arrangement is expected to operate on a tightly controlled invitation-only basis. British…

Manny Ita  – A new opinion piece by real estate analyst Olabisi Odusanya argues that patience is no longer a profitable strategy in Lagos’ property market, as rising inflation, land scarcity and structural market forces continue pushing prices beyond the reach of many buyers. According to the analysis, many prospective investors who delayed purchasing property in recent years in anticipation of a market correction have instead found themselves priced out as values continued to surge across key areas of Lagos. The article referenced sharp increases in land values in locations such as Ogudu and Abraham Adesanya, where prices reportedly rose…

Olori Atuwatse III Olori Atuwatse III is the founder and convener of Elevate Africa, a platform she uses to make life meaningful for people who lack the means to stand well and be counted. Through this entity, she has distinguished herself as a transformational leader whose influence transcends the Warri Kingdom in Delta State and resonates across Nigeria and the African continent. A visionary committed to community development, education, empowerment and mind transformation, Olori Atuwatse III has successfully combined enterprise, advocacy and philanthropy in ways that continue to inspire many. With a legal background from the London School of Economics…

Manny Ita – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has announced the dismantling of what it described as the largest clandestine methamphetamine production facility ever discovered in Nigeria, following coordinated raids in Ogun and Lagos states. According to the agency, the operation led to the arrest of 10 suspects, including three Mexican nationals and seven Nigerians allegedly linked to an international drug trafficking syndicate operating from a hidden forest base in Ogun State. Speaking in Abuja, NDLEA Chairman Mohamed Marwa said the operation was carried out by the agency’s Special Operations Unit after months of intelligence gathering and surveillance. The…