…hails Tinubu over improvement of security in parts of northern Nigeria By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – YOUTH under the auspices of the Arewa Youth Vanguard, AYV, yesterday, called on President Bola Tinubu to discard calls for the declaration of a state of emergency in Zamfara State. In a statement signed by the Coordinator, Arewa Rights […]

An all-English Europa League final is looming after Manchester United defeated Athletic Bilbao 3-0 and Tottenham Hotspur prevailed 3-1 against Bodø/Glimt on Thursday. Casemiro’s header and Bruno Fernandes’ brace led United to a dominant victory in Spain, leaving them in a comfortable position for the semi-final return leg next Thursday at their Old Trafford stadium. […]

The ex-Commonwealth Light Heavyweight boxing champion, Peter Oboh, has pleaded with the United States’ President Donald Trump, not to turn his back on the Palestinians in Gaza. Recall that a permanent truce has eluded parties in the Israel-Gaza war, even as thousands of Palestinians have been killed, maimed, or displaced. Also, Israelis are still being […]

Following a recent U.S. court order, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and other American agencies are set to release long-awaited investigation reports relating to an alleged drug case involving President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

THE Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr Joseph Utsev, Friday, expressed confidence that with the appointment of new governing boards, and executive teams of the 12 River Basin Development Authorities, RBDAs, food production across the country will be galvanized.

South Africa is poised for a spiritual awakening as Pastor Evelyn Joshua, the Leader of The Synagogue, Church of All Nations, SCOAN, brings the fire of revival to Johannesburg’s Expo Centre on Friday, May 16, 2025.

The 2nd National Hajj Stakeholders Summit held in Abuja has highlighted growing concerns over the sharp decline in the number of 2025 Hajj pilgrims to Saudi Arabia…

Canon Central and North Africa, CCNA, and Women in Successful Careers, WISCAR, have said women need to be supported in the imaging and print sectors through targeted training and mentorship. Both organisations said hands-on opportunities would encourage women’s career advancement and inclusion. They stated this while announcing the launch of the second season of ‘Women […]

The Arewa Youths Assembly for Good Leadership (AYAGL) has expressed support for the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, citing his visible impact on urban development and security reforms in Abuja.

A Lagos-based human rights activist, Ogunniyi Afeez Moshood, has called for caution in public discourse following recent media reports concerning the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and its Director General, Professor Charles Anosike. Speaking with journalists in Abuja on Friday, Moshood addressed a publication by an online platform which alleged that the Economic and Financial Crimes […]

*says Nigeria’s  economy  not yet hyperinflationary  By Elizabeth Adegbesan  The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria, FRC, has advised that the IAS 29: Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies should not be applied to prepare financial statements for the 2025 financial year. According to FRC, the advice is based on its January 2025 position, which sees the […]

Can you imagine being born 50 years ago with poison in your system; assured that the only remedy is death? That was the fate of about three million Vietnamese who were sprayed herbicides called Agent Orange, specially manufactured by the United States, US, to ensure the victims were not only exterminated but also that their […]

The recent wave of defections from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State has drawn attention from political observers and civic voices, who are emphasizing the importance of maintaining a balanced and inclusive democratic process.

By Cynthia Alo Investors Investors in private and venture capital market has said that local capital mobilisation must accelerate as traditional Western funding sources face growing uncertainty, highlighting an opportunity for African pension. From left : Kola Aina, Founding Partner, Ventures Platform; Andrew Alli, Non-executive Director, British International Investment; Abi Mustapha-Maduakor, CEO of African Private […]

By Rita Okoye For Oghenekome “Kay” Igbogidi, solving big problems with technology isn’t just a career, it’s a calling. As a top AI product leader in the United States, Kome has helped build advanced AI-centric platforms for global giants like Yahoo and ServiceNow. But her latest mission is much closer to the heart: using technology […]