Funke Akindele is one of Nigeria’s most celebrated actresses, known for her versatility and ability to bring characters to life with authenticity and heart. Over the years, Funke has taken on a variety of challenging roles that have shaped her both professionally and personally. In this reflection, she opens up about some of the characters that pushed her limits and transformed her...

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North, has called on President Bola Tinubu to dismiss some ministers and security chiefs, citing their poor performance and lack of tangible contributions to national progress. Speaking on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme aired Monday, the former Abia State governor said the President must make “bold and courageous” decisions...

Amnesty International Nigeria has firmly defended its recent report detailing over 10,000 deaths caused by terrorism under President Bola Tinubu’s administration in two years, following sharp criticism from Northern clerics and influencers. According to SaharaReporters, the report breaks down the numbers as follows: 7,000 deaths in Benue State 2,600 in Plateau State 691 across Sokoto,...

President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the National Assembly’s approval for a $21.5 billion external loan and a ₦758 billion domestic bond to finance key national projects and clear pension arrears. During Tuesday's plenary session, the Senate read the President's letter, which outlined plans to fund critical sectors such as infrastructure, healthcare, education, and water supply....

Bad Leadership in Nigeria: A Barrier to Progress and Sovereignty Nigeria, despite being Africa’s most populous nation and richly blessed with natural resources, continues to face deep-rooted challenges. These challenges—corruption, insecurity, unemployment—are not due to a lack of potential, but the failure of those in power to lead with vision, integrity, and patriotism....