John Opara
John is a freelance writer who enjoys writing about topics he's passionate about like sports and politics. He also contributes opinion pieces occasionally and sometimes dabble into other areas like entertainment and lifestyle stories!
Business
PenCom targets traders, youths with flexible pension scheme for financial security
The National Pension Commission has called on traders, retirees,...
Dangote Refinery flags crude supply shortfall under naira-for-crude deal
Dangote Refinery is receiving only about five crude oil...
AfCFTA usage still low despite N12.36trn non-oil export surge
Nigerian exporters are making limited use of the African...
CWG profit jumps 78% in 2025 as dividend rises to 70 kobo
CWG Plc has reported a pre-tax profit of N7.8...
NERC approves Sherifat Adegbenro as acting Eko Disco CEO
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved the...
Education
14-year-old Ekiti student wins 2026 African Spelling Bee
Nigeria has recorded a major academic milestone as 14-year-old...
FULL LIST: Council for Legal Education names 114 universities approved to admit law students in Nigeria
The Council for Legal Education (CLE) has released the...
JAMB declares Lead City University’s law admissions invalid
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has rejected...
As a student, here are 8 proven ways of finding a balance between romantic relationships and your academics
Being a student is an exciting phase of life...
FG approves N4bn take-off funds for Tinubu Polytechnic, Epe science varsity
The Federal Government has approved a total of N4bn...
Entertainment
“Staying silent is no longer an option” – Kunle Remi blasts Nigerians avoiding politics amid hardship (VIDEO)
Nollywood actor Kunle Remi has voiced strong frustration over...
Carter Efe speaks on life after breakup with babymama
Nigerian content creator Carter Efe has opened up about...
Why I quit smoking, drinking – Ice Prince
Nigerian rapper Ice Prince has opened up about a...
Tired of being strong -Blessing CEO sells belongings to fund cancer treatment
Nigerian social media influencer and relationship expert, Blessing CEO,...
“It is none of your business” – Ireti Doyle breaks silence on painful divorce
Veteran Nollywood actress Ireti Doyle has opened up for...
Featured
Kingsley Okonkwo’s editorial marketing blunder of transposing Jesus with Satan
Since the programme he promoted with a contemptible copy...
UK church revival momentum vis-à-vis Nigeria
It’s a striking oxymoron that while Churches in Nigeria...
As a student, here are 8 proven ways of finding a balance between romantic relationships and your academics
Being a student is an exciting phase of life...
10 home appliances you and your partner must have before saying ‘I do’ – and why they’ll save your marriage
Marriage is sweet, I know, until you realize love...
Guarding the gullible, ignorant from Tobi Adegboyega’s Bible-authorship fallacy
Given the criticisms and denunciation that Brian Simmons has suffered...
Metro
Police apprehend 21-year-old suspected cultist in Ondo
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old...
Popular Nigerian biker Kola Onifoto dies after solo ride crash in Lagos
Nigerian photographer and avid biker, Orowole Kolapoz, popularly known...
Gunmen invade Ondo church, kidnap six worshippers
Gunmen stormed a church in Ondo State and kidnapped...
JUST IN: DSS captures sixth Owo Church attacker after four years on the run
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have...
Nigerian faces trial in US over alleged sextortion, death of American
A 26-year-old Nigerian, Afeez Adewale, has been handed over...
Technology
Nigeria tops Africa’s $2.1bn AI surveillance spend with $470m investment
Nigeria leads Africa's artificial intelligence surveillance spending with over...
What New US TikTok Deal Could Mean for Users in the US and Africa
TikTok is facing major changes in the United States...
Elon Musk announces X will open recommendation algorithm in seven days
Elon Musk has revealed that X will make its...
Spotify streamlines playlist imports from rival music platforms
Spotify has introduced a new tool that allows users...
6 simple steps to move your WhatsApp chats from Android to iPhone
Switching from an Android phone to an iPhone can...
Politics
Shettima welcomes Governor Lawal to APC
Zamfara State witnessed a major political shift on Tuesday...
“Nobody good for your eye?” – Tunde Ednut blasts Sowore over criticism of Gov Otti
Popular Nigerian influencer, Tunde Ednut, has publicly criticised human...
Uzodimma calls for stronger grassroots engagement at South-South Summit
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has urged political communicators...
‘Not for personal gain’ – Obi Cubana clarifies involvement in politics
Nigerian entrepreneur and socialite Obinna Iyiegbu, widely known as...
Dickson, Makinde lead delegation visits to Bauchi, Kano
In a notable show of cross-regional engagement, Senator Seriake...
Health & Lifestyle
FG unveils ‘Fly Now, Pay Later’ credit scheme for domestic flights
The Federal Government has introduced a new consumer credit...
10 home appliances you and your partner must have before saying ‘I do’ – and why they’ll save your marriage
Marriage is sweet, I know, until you realize love...
Here are 3 disadvantages of dating your Nigerian neighbour
While most people believe that there are benefits of...
How we were able to keep our marriage despite earning more than my husband for 13 years – Ibukun Awosika
Renowned entrepreneur and pastor, Ibukun Awosika, has opened up...
FG launches medipool to slash healthcare costs, strengthen local drug production
In a major move to crash the soaring cost...
Sports
Super Eagles camp comes alive in Turkey as 21 stars assemble for crucial Jordan, Iran friendlies
Twenty-one players have arrived at the Super Eagles’ base...
Osimhen on Barcelona’s radar ahead of summer shake-up
Spanish giants Barcelona are reportedly weighing up a move...
Adeshina’s perfect indoor season earns field athlete of year
Temitope Adeshina, Nigeria’s national record holder in the high...
Anfield to lose Egyptian king as Salah confirms exit
Mohamed Salah has announced he will leave Liverpool at...
Vinicius Jr inspires Real Madrid comeback in fiery derby battle against Atlético
Vinicius Junior delivered when it mattered most as Real...
Business
PenCom targets traders, youths with flexible pension scheme for financial security
The National Pension Commission has called on traders, retirees,...
Dangote Refinery flags crude supply shortfall under naira-for-crude deal
Dangote Refinery is receiving only about five crude oil...
AfCFTA usage still low despite N12.36trn non-oil export surge
Nigerian exporters are making limited use of the African...
CWG profit jumps 78% in 2025 as dividend rises to 70 kobo
CWG Plc has reported a pre-tax profit of N7.8...
NERC approves Sherifat Adegbenro as acting Eko Disco CEO
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved the...
Education
14-year-old Ekiti student wins 2026 African Spelling Bee
Nigeria has recorded a major academic milestone as 14-year-old...
FULL LIST: Council for Legal Education names 114 universities approved to admit law students in Nigeria
The Council for Legal Education (CLE) has released the...
JAMB declares Lead City University’s law admissions invalid
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has rejected...
As a student, here are 8 proven ways of finding a balance between romantic relationships and your academics
Being a student is an exciting phase of life...
FG approves N4bn take-off funds for Tinubu Polytechnic, Epe science varsity
The Federal Government has approved a total of N4bn...
Entertainment
“Staying silent is no longer an option” – Kunle Remi blasts Nigerians avoiding politics amid hardship (VIDEO)
Nollywood actor Kunle Remi has voiced strong frustration over...
Carter Efe speaks on life after breakup with babymama
Nigerian content creator Carter Efe has opened up about...
Why I quit smoking, drinking – Ice Prince
Nigerian rapper Ice Prince has opened up about a...
Tired of being strong -Blessing CEO sells belongings to fund cancer treatment
Nigerian social media influencer and relationship expert, Blessing CEO,...
“It is none of your business” – Ireti Doyle breaks silence on painful divorce
Veteran Nollywood actress Ireti Doyle has opened up for...
Featured
Kingsley Okonkwo’s editorial marketing blunder of transposing Jesus with Satan
Since the programme he promoted with a contemptible copy...
UK church revival momentum vis-à-vis Nigeria
It’s a striking oxymoron that while Churches in Nigeria...
As a student, here are 8 proven ways of finding a balance between romantic relationships and your academics
Being a student is an exciting phase of life...
10 home appliances you and your partner must have before saying ‘I do’ – and why they’ll save your marriage
Marriage is sweet, I know, until you realize love...
Guarding the gullible, ignorant from Tobi Adegboyega’s Bible-authorship fallacy
Given the criticisms and denunciation that Brian Simmons has suffered...
Metro
Police apprehend 21-year-old suspected cultist in Ondo
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old...
Popular Nigerian biker Kola Onifoto dies after solo ride crash in Lagos
Nigerian photographer and avid biker, Orowole Kolapoz, popularly known...
Gunmen invade Ondo church, kidnap six worshippers
Gunmen stormed a church in Ondo State and kidnapped...
JUST IN: DSS captures sixth Owo Church attacker after four years on the run
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have...
Nigerian faces trial in US over alleged sextortion, death of American
A 26-year-old Nigerian, Afeez Adewale, has been handed over...
Technology
Nigeria tops Africa’s $2.1bn AI surveillance spend with $470m investment
Nigeria leads Africa's artificial intelligence surveillance spending with over...
What New US TikTok Deal Could Mean for Users in the US and Africa
TikTok is facing major changes in the United States...
Elon Musk announces X will open recommendation algorithm in seven days
Elon Musk has revealed that X will make its...
Spotify streamlines playlist imports from rival music platforms
Spotify has introduced a new tool that allows users...
6 simple steps to move your WhatsApp chats from Android to iPhone
Switching from an Android phone to an iPhone can...
Politics
Shettima welcomes Governor Lawal to APC
Zamfara State witnessed a major political shift on Tuesday...
“Nobody good for your eye?” – Tunde Ednut blasts Sowore over criticism of Gov Otti
Popular Nigerian influencer, Tunde Ednut, has publicly criticised human...
Uzodimma calls for stronger grassroots engagement at South-South Summit
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has urged political communicators...
‘Not for personal gain’ – Obi Cubana clarifies involvement in politics
Nigerian entrepreneur and socialite Obinna Iyiegbu, widely known as...
Dickson, Makinde lead delegation visits to Bauchi, Kano
In a notable show of cross-regional engagement, Senator Seriake...
Health & Lifestyle
FG unveils ‘Fly Now, Pay Later’ credit scheme for domestic flights
The Federal Government has introduced a new consumer credit...
10 home appliances you and your partner must have before saying ‘I do’ – and why they’ll save your marriage
Marriage is sweet, I know, until you realize love...
Here are 3 disadvantages of dating your Nigerian neighbour
While most people believe that there are benefits of...
How we were able to keep our marriage despite earning more than my husband for 13 years – Ibukun Awosika
Renowned entrepreneur and pastor, Ibukun Awosika, has opened up...
FG launches medipool to slash healthcare costs, strengthen local drug production
In a major move to crash the soaring cost...
Sports
Super Eagles camp comes alive in Turkey as 21 stars assemble for crucial Jordan, Iran friendlies
Twenty-one players have arrived at the Super Eagles’ base...
Osimhen on Barcelona’s radar ahead of summer shake-up
Spanish giants Barcelona are reportedly weighing up a move...
Adeshina’s perfect indoor season earns field athlete of year
Temitope Adeshina, Nigeria’s national record holder in the high...
Anfield to lose Egyptian king as Salah confirms exit
Mohamed Salah has announced he will leave Liverpool at...
Vinicius Jr inspires Real Madrid comeback in fiery derby battle against Atlético
Vinicius Junior delivered when it mattered most as Real...
Latest Articles
Super Eagles camp comes alive in Turkey as 21 stars assemble for crucial Jordan, Iran friendlies
Twenty-one players have arrived at the Super Eagles’ base...
“Staying silent is no longer an option” – Kunle Remi blasts Nigerians avoiding politics amid hardship (VIDEO)
Nollywood actor Kunle Remi has voiced strong frustration over...
Osimhen on Barcelona’s radar ahead of summer shake-up
Spanish giants Barcelona are reportedly weighing up a move...
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NRTC WEEKLY: Top 5 stories from around the world you may have missed
It’s another edition of NRTC WEEKLY Roundup —in this...
Soludo speaks after beginning his second term as Anambra governor
Professor Charles Soludo and his deputy, Onyekachukwu Ibezim, were...
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