The First-Ever Afrobeats Legends Concert is Set to Bring Africa’s Biggest Stars to London, UK. Get ready for an extraordinary celebration of Afrobeats as the Afrobeats Legends Festival arrives in the UK for the first time, taking over the OVO Arena Wembley on 26th July 2025. This one-of-a-kind event will bring together some of the […]

It came like a bolt from the blue last week Tuesday when the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, announced the resumption of crude oil refining at the Port Harcourt Refining Company, PHRC, after years of inactivity. Many Nigerians did not believe the news, obviously because of the many failed promises of resumption. Some Nigerians […]

By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said that his administration is utilising the collaboration with private sector and stakeholders to shape the future where technical education is celebrated and valued as a cornerstone of sustainable development.. Sanwo-Olu, equally expressed government’s commitment towards investing in skills and capabilities of youths in building foundation […]

The furore raised by Dr Abati’s commentary has unfortunately, but not unsurprisingly, led to the usual ethnic finger pointing, with very few commentators making any effort to go beyond the emotionalism that beclouded the issue.  What T.O.S Benson was reported to have said is a common accusation or stereotype against the Igbos. I am, of course, […]

The Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Epe branch, Dr. S.O. Jimoh has described the term “judicial corruption” as mere name-calling, asserting that corruption is a systemic issue affecting all facets of society. Speaking with journalists in Lagos, Dr. Jimoh emphasized that singling out the judiciary for corruption is misleading and unfair. He confirmed […]

First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has kicked off the 10th season of its popular “Millionaire Promo,” a campaign designed to reward and empower customers across Nigeria. During the nationwide promotion, 20 customers will win N1 million each, while hundreds more will receive cash prizes ranging from ₦20,000 to ₦100,000. The promotion runs until September 2025, […]

Rights groups and media practitioners have stressed the need to ban single-use plastics immediately through a phased approach

A violent confrontation between two rival cult groups—the Eiye and Black Axe confraternities—has plunged the Ibaragun community in Ogun State into turmoil. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, was reportedly fueled by a bitter struggle for supremacy as both groups sought to establish control over the area. The clash left a […]

Organized and fully sponsored by Jehovah’s Witnesses for the public, the event emphasized practical biblical principles to face life’s challenges and nurture emotional well-being

From last week, continues the  narrative on the appointments of Nigerian ambassadors over the years, beginning with the first set or  pioneer ambassadors which included  Chief Jaja Wachuku  Chief Jaja Anucha Ndubuisi Wachuku  (1 January 1918 – 7 November 1996) was a Pan-Africanist and a statesman, lawyer, politician, diplomat and humanitarian. He was the first Speaker […]