NDLEA nabs Thai lady with boxes of illicit drugs at Lagos airport
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has detained a 24-year-old Thai woman for prosecution after she was caught with prohibited substances at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Ikeja, Lagos. NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi, in a statement yesterday said that the woman was allegedly found in possession of […]
Cleric establish foundation to combat systemic poverty, uplift vulnerable groups
By Esther Onyegbula In a major push to tackle systemic poverty and uplift vulnerable groups, the General Overseer of Divine Palace Church International, Rev. Dr. Ifeanyi Maduekesi, has launched the Dr. Maxwell I. Maduekesi Foundation, a nonprofit aimed at providing education, healthcare, and economic empowerment for widows, orphans, and underprivileged women and children. The foundation’s […]
Crisis looms in Bayelsa community over alleged invasion threat
There is palpable fear among the people of Nembe in Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa State over an alleged plot by a violent group to invade the area.
PDP lawmakers are active, not dormant – Dingyadi
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications to the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Yusuf Dingyadi, has said that their PDP elected members in the National Assembly and state legislators are not dormant, as alleged. Dingyadi said in an interview, that lawmakers of PDP extraction,were performing well in […]
Govt should prioritize indigenous languages for national devt – Ilobanafor
By Esther Onyegbula The Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of CEOAFRICA, Prince Cletus Ilobanafor, has called on the Nigerian government to implement robust language policies to foster national development. Speaking at the 4th Edition of the African Languages Week (ALW) 2025, Ilobanafor emphasized that prioritizing indigenous languages in governance, education, and technology would accelerate […]
Ease of Doing Business: PEBEC moves to reinstate visa on arrival policy
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council, PEBEC, on Monday said it will work with the Ministry of Interior to reinstate the visa on arrival policy as it is a critical component of the ease of doing business policy of the Federal Government. The Director General, PEBEC, Princess Zahrah Mustapha Audu, in […]
Okpebholo urged to partner tertiary health institutions for improved service delivery
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE Edo state governor, Sen. Monday Okebholo has been urged to collaborate with federal government tertiary health institutions in Edo State to improve healthcare delivery with the sharing of resources, expertise, and knowledge to enhance the quality of healthcare services in the state. This collaboration would overcome deficiencies in […]
ICAN President lauds OBA district, encourages govt to maintain balanced budget
By Rosemary Iwunze The President, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Mr Davidson Alaribe has lauded the Ojo, Badagry, Agbara District Society of ICAN on its outstanding achievements, while encouraging the Federal Government to maintain a balanced budget. Alaribe said this at the 11th Anniversary of ICAN’s Ojo, Badagry, Agbara (ICAN-OBA) District Society Award […]
Strengthening Nigeria’s Energy Sector: Expert calls for action
At the forefront of this endeavour is Ediri Johnson Erigbese, a prominent engineering specialist and business leader with over 15 years of experience in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry
Understanding the drop in inflation
By ZUBAIR OPEYEMI That Nigeria’s inflation figures dropped sharply is, to many, very surprising to the point that naysayers are openly doubting the authenticity of the figures and reality of the fall. However, we are not surprised because we have been watching the speeches, economic plans and actions which have yielded the present figures. While some […]
Seek legal advice before finalising any transaction — Opeyemi Adebayomi
A legal practitioner with over ten years of experience spanning intellectual, corporate and property law, Barrister Opeyemi Adebayomi is also a real estate professional and business consultant
ADVAN Africa awards 2025 to celebrate excellence, innovation, future of marketing
By Efe Onodjae It was a night of glitz and glamour as the Advertisers Association of Nigeria (ADVAN) held the 12th edition of its African Awards for marketing excellence. The annual ADVAN Awards, renowned for celebrating innovation and excellence within the marketing and advertising landscape, was held at the posh Admiralty Conference Centre, Victoria Island, […]
Malian mine collapse: Women miners express sadness over 48 lives lost
…demand holistic solution to prevent future recurrence By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA- WOMEN miners under the auspices of Women in Mining Africa, WiM-Africa, has expressed sadness over the loss of 48 lives among whom were women in the recent artisanal mine collapse near Kéniéba in Mali’s Kayes region on February 15, 2025. In a statement issued […]
Rotary President’s shave raises funds for global charity
By Chioma Obinna The President, of Rotary Club Omole-Golden, Rotarian Jide Ogunleye at the weekend marked his birthday with a dramatic gesture of shaving off his beard, a fixture of his appearance for the past decade in order to raise money for the Club. The unusual fundraiser drew a large crowd of supporters and well-wishers. […]
Gospel Minister, Magpsalms reveals collaboration with veteran Mike Abdul
Loved by many for her soothing vocal performances and spirit powered ministrations, Magpsalms is that minister / musician that fans look forward to hearing from regularly. Following her latest project which was in 2024 “Thanksgiving Live Worship” the gospel music Queen hasn’t dropped any new music this year. Shortly after the Valentine’s frenzy, Magpsalms takes […]
Wike fighting to rescue PDP – Group
More groups emerged over the weekend in solidarity and support of the National Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Senator Samuel Anyanwu and also in applauding the laudable selfless sacrifice of the FCT Minister, Chief Nyesome Wike, to the growth of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). The group described the FCT Minister Chief Wike […]
