ACF: Scorecard at Twenty-five, by Muyiwa Adetiba
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), one of the self- appointed custodians of northern interests, marked its 25 years of existence a couple of weeks ago. But there could be no clinking of glasses to notch the occasion, or celebratory pats on the back for milestone achievements. Instead, the anniversary came at the most inopportune and the most […]
Tinubu and his piteous ambassador-nominees
By Emeka Alex Duru There has hardly been any major policy pronouncement or action by the President Bola Tinubu administration that has not been trailed with confusion and controversies. From his ill-digested fuel subsidy removal and floatation of the national currency without any fallback option on his first day in office, through the belated appointment […]
Education: Why mother tongue policy failed in Nigeria
When the National Council on Education, NCE, at its 69th meeting decided to cancel the policy on the use of Mother Tongue, MT, as the medium of instruction in Nigeria”s basic schools, many people saw it coming, given the peculiar nature and set-up of the country and how the heterogeneous nature of Nigeria would render the use of MT ineffective.
N200bn Suit: Senator Natasha now has opportunity to prove claims – Group
A coalition of civil society organisations has said Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan now has a “golden opportunity” to prove her allegations against Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, following a N200bn libel suit filed against her. Akpabio’s suit follows Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s public allegations of sexual harassment and gender-based injustice against him, a claim he denies. The suit, […]
Culinary stars shine at 2025 Awari Restaurant Week Awards
The Lagos culinary community gathered on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, as Rococo Restaurant, Victoria Island hosted the Awari Restaurant Week Awards, an annual celebration of outstanding culinary talent in Lagos and Abuja.
Hamzat, Alake, others chart path to Sustainable Lagos at AOT 7.0
The seventh edition of the Art of Technology Lagos (AOT) conference took place on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the Landmark Event Centre, drawing a diverse audience from across Nigeria’s technology and innovation ecosystem.
Africa’s oil regulator congratulates Komolafe on emergence as AFRIPERF chair
Dr. Adjei said Komolafe’s performance at the helm of the NUPRC has been widely noted across West Africa.
Ogun East Senatorial Ticket: Erelu Aiyeola declares support for Gbenga Daniel
Supporters of Senator Gbenga Daniel representing Ogun East in Ogun state are rallying round him for re- election.
Buratai: Group cautions against circulation of unverified security-related claims
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo A civic organisation, the Concerned Defenders of National Consciousness and Integrity, has urged the public to exercise caution in responding to unverified security-related claims circulating in the media . In a statement issued on Friday, the group said that certain reports making the rounds cite comments attributed to a retired senior military […]
Over 100 children benefit from Sickle Cell awareness Programme in Bayelsa
By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa More than 100 children living with sickle cell anaemia in Bayelsa State have received much-needed medical support through a collaborative initiative between the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and the Sickle Cell Awareness Initiative Ireland–Nigeria. The programme, themed “Bridging the Gap in Sickle Cell Disease Management and Care,” was held on […]
CASS Nigeria picks Bernard to drive transparent cargo financial reforms
By Dickson Omobola Group Managing Director of Finchglow Holdings, parent company of six travel and aviation-focused businesses, Mr Bankole Bernard, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Cargo Accounts Settlement Systems, CASS, Nigeria Local Consultative Council, LCC. CASS Nigeria, through its Local Consultative Council, LCC, is a crucial pillar in the country’s aviation industry, […]
