Court dismisses VeryDarkMan’s objection in Falana, Falz’ defamation suit
By Henry Ojelu A Lagos High Court has dismissed the preliminary objections by social media influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), in the N1 billion defamation suit instituted against him by activist and lawyer, Mr Femi Falana, SAN, and his son, music artiste, Folarin Falana, also known as Falz. Ruling on the […]
Gender equity: Cultural forces widening Nigeria’s gender gap in tech ecosystem
Despite Nigeria’s growing digital economy and the push for tech-driven development, a stark gender divide persists in the Information and Communication Technology, ICT, sector.
Umanu Elijah appointed ECOWAS Youth Ambassador
…honoured with Nelson Mandela Leadership Award By Benjamin Njku Amb. Umanu Elijah, a prominent Nigerian leader and humanitarian, has been appointed as the West Africa,ECOWAS, Youth Ambassador. This prestigious honour recognizes his exceptional commitment to youth empowerment and regional development. As part of the good news, Amb. Umanu Elijah was also decorated with the Nelson […]
Gov. Sanwo-Olu swears in retired Lagos Perm. Sec. as chairman, Service Commission
By Efe Onodjae The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has sworn in retired Permanent Secretary Mrs. Boladale Dapo-Thomas as the new Chairman of the Lagos State Civil Service Commission, along with four other members. The other members sworn in include Mr. Fatai Olalekan Lasisi, Mr. Lateef Yahaya Olawale, Mr. Afolabi Olatunji Sobowale, and Mr. Rufus […]
Dabuoyant “Natural” set to steal hearts on May 23 release
Aba-born artist Henry Chukwudi Ilouno, known by his stage name Dabuoyant, is gearing up to drop his latest single, “Natural,” on May 23, 2025. Hailing from Anambra State, Nigeria, Dabuoyant has been a passionate force in the music scene since officially launching his career in 2008.
Technology, digital skills, literacy, critical to service delivery – NSITF
… Commences partnership with DBI to boost digital literacy By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE Managing Director, Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, has identified technology, digital skills and literacy as critical tools to boost service delivery in the operations of the Fund and other government agencies. To this end, he stated […]
June 12: I told IBB to his face to resign — Lamido
Former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has revealed that he directly asked former Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida (retd), to step down after the annulment of the 1993 presidential election won by Chief MKO Abiola on June 12.
Delta Central APC Elders rally behind Tinubu, Omo-Agege in strategic Ughelli meeting
Elders and political leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta Central Senatorial District converged in Ughelli on Monday, May 20, 2025, in a high-profile meeting to deliberate on the future of the party in the state and express unanimous support for key figures in the party’s national and regional leadership.
Kehinde Fafiyebi honoured as CONYSSA Ambassador of Peace 2025
The Coalition of Nigerian Youths on Security and Safety Affairs (CONYSSA), in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, held its annual summit on May 8, 2025, at the Army Resource Centre, FCT Abuja.
Coalition asks Nigerian companies to end gender bias in hiring and promotion
A coalition of gender equality advocates, the Nigeria Women in Leadership (WIL) Cohort, is calling on Nigeria’s private sector and labour policymakers to take urgent, measurable action to end the systemic exclusion of women from formal employment.
NAUS hails Ilaro Polytechnic upgrade as milestone for Nigeria’s education
By Nnasom David The National Association of University Students (NAUS) has hailed the recent conversion of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro to the Federal University of Technology, Ilaro as a “monumental leap” for Ogun West and a defining moment in Nigeria’s educational future. NAUS made this known in a statement issued on Tuesday following Senate President […]
