The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, has redeployed three judges of the court with immediate effect.

Prudential Zenith Life Insurance Limited, PZL, has said Tokunboh Ishmael will be the new Chair of its Board of Directors and Funmilayo Omo will be the new Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer. These appointments are coming after Prudential plc’s recent acquisition of the remaining 49 per cent shares in the company. The appointments of Ishmael and […]

Nigeria’s music scene witnessed a historic moment today as Eleas Modelà, a classically trained vocalist and emerging music powerhouse, announced the release of her debut single, Jo “fun” mi

The Lagos State Government has announced plans to further scale up the deployment of groyne technology, a proven coastal defence system, as part of proactive measures to address the growing threat of coastal erosion. The Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Mr Ekundayo Alebiosu, made this known on Monday during the ministerial press briefing at the […]

…pledge full support towards coronation In what appears to be the mother of all endorsements, the Forum of all traditional chieftaincy title holders in Udu Kingdom, Udu Local Government Area of Delta state has pledged full support towards the coronation of Engr Mike Orugbo as the new Ovie of Udu Kingdom, stressing that the endorsement […]

By Efe Onadjae ABUJA —THE Society of Family Physicians of Nigeria, SOFPON, has highlighted the critical role of family doctors in promoting mental resilience and providing holistic healthcare nationwide. SOFPON disclosed this at a press conference in Abuja yesterday to mark this year’s World Family Doctor Day, which focuses on ‘Building Mental Resilience in a […]

The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed commitment to infrastructure development with the delivery of 61 roads and five bridges within one year. The government is also constructing public buildings expected to be completed by September. Mr Okufemi Daramola, the Special Adviser to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Infrastructure, gave the figures at the ongoing Lagos State […]

Ijaw Monitoring Group, IMG, has said Ijaw music icon, Mr Alfred Ezon-Ebi, is a blessing to the Niger Delta region. The group’s coordinator, Joseph Evah, said a book, set to be launched in his honour, would inspire Niger Delta making waves globally to go the extra mile for the region, like the musical icon is […]

By Haruna Aliyu,Birnin Kebbi In a major political twist ahead of 2027 elections, the Congress for Progressives Change known now as CPC bloc on Sunday dumped the former Minister for Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Alhaji Abubukar Chika Malami to unanimously endorsed Governor Idris. The bloc led by Alhaji Musa Abubakar Dan Malakin Kabi […]

By Wole Mosadomi. Minna— Seven persons have lost their lives while 16 others escaped with injuries in an accident involving an articulated vehicle, along Agaie-Badegi Road, in Katcha Local Government Area of Niger state. The Director-General of Niger State Emergency Management Agency, NSEMA, Abdullahi Baba-Arah, in a statement, yesterday, in Minna, attributed the accident to […]

By:Kingsley Omonobi Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have intercepted opioids worth over N3.2 billion in separate operations at the Apapa and Port Harcourt ports. The Director of Media and Advocacy at the NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi, who disclosed this in a statement yesterday in Abuja, stated that at the Port Harcourt […]

By Godwin Oritse The Customs administrations of the Republic of Benin and the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, have initiated trade interconnectivity between both countries to enhance cross-border trade facilitation along the Abidjan-Lagos corridor. Speaking at the launch on Monday, the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Mr. Adewale Adeniyi, stated that the initiative to […]

Lafarge Africa Plc’s plea contesting the court’s authority to hear a lawsuit against its planned sale of its shareholding to a Chinese investor has been dismissed by a Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos. Strategic Consultancy Limited, a Nigerian business and shareholder in Lafarge Africa, had sued the cement company over its intention to sell […]

Leading commercial law firm Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe (DOA) has unveiled plans to host the 4th edition of its flagship Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) business series, which aims to support the country’s startups and build its digital infrastructure.

Leaders from Urhonigbe Town in Orhionmwon Local Government Area, Edo State, have expressed support for the proposed establishment of a Federal College of Agriculture in their community, citing its potential to boost the government’s agricultural initiatives.