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Like Noriega, like Maduro: Same U.S. playbook

By Yusuf Mohammed When U.S. forces stormed Panama in 1989 and arrested military strongman Manuel Noriega, Washington framed the operation as a necessary intervention to restore democracy and combat drug trafficking. More than three decades later, the language sounds familiar…

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Tension as security bars Natasha from entering N’Assembly

There was commotion at the entrance of the National Assembly complex in Abuja on Tuesday as security operatives barred suspended Kogi Central lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, from gaining access to…

Troost-Ekong retires from Super Eagles

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has announced his retirement from international football, drawing the curtain on a distinguished decade-long career with Nigeria. The 31-year-old confirmed his decision on Thursday via…