For many young Nigerians currently wearing the khaki uniform, national service is a year of mixed emotions. It is a period of new friendships, unfamiliar […]
Author: Osas Payne
124 Applicants Set For APC Screening In DAM Foundation Energy Leadership Fellowship
The Dr. Abdullahi Mustapha (DAM Foundation), in collaboration with the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Youth Wing, is set to screen 124 outstanding applicants for […]
inDrive Introduces In-App Audio Recording to Strengthen Safety, Trust During Rides
inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform, has introduced a new in-app audio recording feature to enhance safety, promote respectful interactions, and support fair […]
NUT Suspends Strike, Directs Oyo Teachers To Resume Work On Thursday
The Nigeria Union of Teachers has suspended its withdrawal of services across Oyo State public schools following renewed engagements with the state government and assurances […]
Access Bank UK Polo Day Drives Global Support for Education of Vulnerable Children
For many children, the biggest barrier to success is not talent; it is access. Across parts of Nigeria and other underserved communities, the absence of […]
IMD Rates Nigeria As Lead Performing Economy in Africa; 55 Globally
The International Institute for Management Development (IMD) world competitiveness ranking 2026 has Nigeria as the highest-performing economy among top African countries and 55th globally. The […]
Lagos Tops as Nigeria Records 102,025 new HIV Infections in 2025
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare’s state of the health of the nation report 2025 has shown that Nigeria recorded 102,025 new HIV […]
Benin Bronzes Belong To Oba’s Place And Not For Politics, Says Okpebholo
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has declared the return of the Benin Bronzes a historic milestone for the Benin Kingdom, insisting the artefacts belong solely […]
APC Drops Suswam, 19 Reps Hopefuls from 2027 Election + Full List
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has replaced seven senatorial candidates and 19 house of representatives nominees in the final list of candidates submitted to […]
Anambra Group Names Archbishop Valerian Okeke Person Of The Decade
The organisers of the Anambra Man of the Year (AMTY) Awards have named the Catholic Archbishop of Onitsha and Metropolitan of the Onitsha Ecclesiastical Province, […]
Why I Approved NYSC Reforms – Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday, 1 July, 2026, offered reasons why his administration approved recent National Youth Service Corps reforms, saying the changes are […]
Tegbe Unveils Reform Blueprint, Demands Shared Responsibility to Fix Nigeria’s Power Sector
The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has unveiled a comprehensive action plan aimed at stabilising and transforming Nigeria’s electricity sector, insisting that meaningful reform will […]
Pope Leo XIV Appoints Archbishop Martins To Vatican Dicastery, First Nigerian Bishop to Hold Role
The head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has appointed the Most Rev. Dr. Alfred Adewale Martins […]
NDLEA Takes Custody of 6.8 Tonnes of Canadian Loud Seized at Lagos Port
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has formally taken custody of 6,778.5 kilogrammes (about 6.8 tonnes) of Canadian Loud, a potent strain of cannabis, […]
States Must Drive Growth, Shettima Tells Investors At Jigawa Summit
Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged states to drive Nigeria’s economic growth by unlocking their local potential. Shettima spoke at the opening of the Jigawa […]
NHRC Boss Ojukwu Emerges ANPMN Vice-President
Nigeria has strengthened its influence in Africa’s human rights architecture following the election of the Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Chief […]
Rivers, FG Pledge More Measures To Tackle Gas Leak In Bille
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has assured residents of Bille Community in Degema Local Government Area that more decisive actions will be taken in the […]
Oyinade Olurin: Nigeria’s First Female Professor of Medicine/Ophthalmology
By Abel Idowu Olayinka Professor Oyinade Olurin can truly be described as a woman who, in spite of being born with a silver spoon in […]
I am A Proud Omo Mama Alakara
By Chief Niyi Akintola SAN, CON, Life Bencher Of course, every empire will expire, “Kò sí ẹnití oko baba rẹ̀ kòní digboro” is the wise […]
CBN Revokes Operating Licences Of 46 Microfinance Banks (FULL LIST)
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Wednesday announced the revocation of the operating licences of forty-six microfinance banks. According to a statement signed by […]