PRINCE Adewole Adebayo is the 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP.

By Godwin Oritse & Providence Ayanfeoluwa The Lagos State Government has called for a coordinated regional approach to water transport and has pledged to take the lead in driving this initiative. Speaking at the opening of a two day Conference on the Regional Ferry Safely hosted by the Lagos State Waterway Authority, LASWA, in collaboration […]

A prominent political support group, Igbo Arise for Tinubu/Shettima 2027, has thrown its weight behind the continuation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima’s joint ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections, calling it a “proven leadership path that should not be altered.”

“In politics, memories are sometimes very short, and sometimes very long”—Douglas Reed In my previous articles, “The North and the Burden of Being” and “The Sociology of the Northern Question in Nigeria” both of which were published in this column, I raised the issues surrounding the place of the North in national discourses such as the […]

By Henry ObettaThe Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila has called on political leaders and people with means in the society to always do their best to respond to the needs of the ordinary people around them. Gbajabiamila made the call when he presented cheques to selected patients for payment of their […]

By Jimitota Onoyume Women have reiterated their commitment to continue to  take up challenging roles in society, not leaving such responsibilities entirely to the male folks. They spoke at a women’s day programme sponsored by the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC in Ughelli local government area, Delta state. A statement on the event  made available […]

By Esther Onyegbula A new biography, A Physician’s Extraordinary Journey, has been unveiled in Asaba this weekend, throwing the spotlight on the life and legacy of Dr. Victor Azubuike Osiatuma, the outgoing Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Asaba. The 175-page book, written by veteran journalist and critic Sylvester Asoya, has emerged as […]

PRINCE Adewole Adebayo is the 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP.

In this interview, the lawyer, entrepreneur and philanthropist, who is optimistic about rebuilding Nigeria and restoring hope to all Nigerians, speaks on the wave of defections in the country saying that good governance will prevent politicians from jumping ship.

Nigeria’s Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has proposed the concept of “near-shoring” as a solution to boost Africa’s economic growth and reduce migration.

The Help Africans Charity Network and the Assigned Guardian Angel have urged the Federal Government and wealthy Nigerians to reach out to children with special needs.

By Cynthia Alo Global consumer goods company , BIC has introduced its Miss Soleil female shaver into the Nigerian market, targeting the growing demand for affordable, skin-sensitive grooming products among women in the country. Already popular in international markets, the Miss Soleil shaver features a lubricating strip enriched with Aloe Vera and Vitamin E, a […]

By Luminous Jannamike A coalition of Nigeria Youth Groups has commended the decision by Justice Chisoba Oji to grant bail to suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, despite alleged pressure from government circles. The group described the ruling as a positive sign for judicial independence and the rule of law in Nigeria. In a statement issued on […]

By Godwin Oritse In a move to boost community development, Onne Multipurpose Terminal (OMT) has commissioned a new solar-powered water supply project in Ogu, its host community in Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area of Rivers State. The project, comprising four solar-powered water systems each with a 4,000-litre capacity, marks a continuation of OMT’s ongoing efforts to […]

By Chioma Okoye Fraud is quietly undermining the future of African banking. As fintechs expand and digital banking becomes more widespread, the lack of strong anti-fraud infrastructure is exposing banks and users to serious risks. Billions are lost annually to internal manipulation, cybercrime, and regulatory breaches, yet many African financial institutions still operate without comprehensive […]

By Chioma Obinna The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Governor of Katsina State, Dr. Dikko Umar Radda, and the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako are set to headline the 11th Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award, NHEA, billed to hold Friday in Lagos. Hosted annually, NHEA is […]