Group demands 40% oil bloc licenses for Niger-Deltans
A group under the aegis of Niger Delta Community Youths Association based in Bayelsa, Akwa-Ibom, Edo, Rivers, Cross-River, Delta, Imo, Abia and Ondo States have expressed strong objection to the recent allocation of oil bloc licenses by the Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) to Corporate entities and individuals that are not indigenes of the Niger-Delta.
Why boko haram, bandits thrive: How NGOs, others aid terrorists — Former generals, commanders
Retired generals across the three arms of the military who have been involved in the war against insurgency in Nigeria, especially Boko Haram, have x-rayed the situation and came up with the conclusion that some non-governmental organisations, NGOs, international agencies and vested interests have helped to sustain terrorism and other violent crimes in the country.
Adebanjo Oluwatobiloba, network security engineer bridging Nigeria’s digital divide
One Nigerian who is passionate about making his home country proud is Adebanjo Oluwatobiloba Emmanuel. A successful and an award winning Information Technology Executive, who has received excellent media and community nods, including accolades for his dedication and contribution towards bridging the Digital Divide in Nigeria. The Ogun state born tech genius, whose ideology radiates […]
Sanwo-Olu celebrates Akande at 86; mourns Ajose, Onanuga
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has felicitated the founding Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bisi Akande, on his 86th birthday celebration. Sanwo-Olu, however, the passing of the former Head of Service and member of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), Chief Akinsanya Sunny Ajose as well as the Deputy Chief Whip […]
Yabatech, UNICEF to empower one million Nigerian girls
In a bid to make learning attractive to children in Osun State, the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund, UNICEF, has launched the Nigeria Learning Passport, NLP, in the state.
2025: Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Azuta-Mbata and Igbo renaissance, by Ikechukwu Amaechi
In the three weeks before January 11, 2025 when I returned, I was away from Lagos back in Mbaise, my ancestral home, to bury my mother-in-law, Ezinne Eunice Egowure Okahia. During that period, a lot happened, the most consequential being the election of Senator John Azuta-Mbata as the President-General of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo […]
NASS hails FIRS for hitting N21.6trn revenue in 2024
•Wants it to generate N25trn in 2025 By Henry Umoru ABUJA- THE National Assembly has hailed the Executive Chairman of Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, Zacch Adedeji, for surpassing the revenue collection target of N19.4 trillion in 2024 to N21. 6trillion. The commendation came yesterday, after Adedeji’s presentation before the Joint Senate and House of […]
Obi is right to speak truth to power; APC is wrong to imperil him! By Olu Fasan
Everyone is familiar with the famous saying: “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” That saying, attributed to Edmund Burke, is as relevant to governance as it is to other human endeavours. Democracy and good governance are dead in any country without strong and probing opposition political parties, […]
Debby makes history with SOVAS award win for spoken word
Deborah Johnson, better known as Debby Vanilla, has won the prestigious SOVAS Award for Spoken Word, becoming one of the few Africans to do so. The award, presented at the iconic Beverly Hilton in California, celebrates Deborah’s exceptional talent for captivating audiences with her heartfelt, authentic storytelling. A graduate of ICT/Mathematics Education from the Lagos […]
Making Local Government Autonomy work
SIX months after the July 11, 2024 Supreme Court verdict on Local Government Autonomy, the ruling is yet to be implemented. The LGAs are yet to start receiving direct allocations from the Federation Account Allocation Committee, FAAC. Contrary to Section 7 of the 1999 Constitution which stipulates that local governments be run by democratically elected officials, some […]
AUST honours UBA GMD with Doctorate Honourary Causa
The African University of Science and Technology (AUST) has conferred an Honorary Doctorate Degree on Mr. Oliver Alawuba, the Group Managing Director (GMD) / CEO of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc.
Multi-billion dollar investment signals new era of industrial transformation for West Africa
At the backdrop of the low contribution of Africa to global GDP and the world’s manufacturing value add, the highly anticipated West Africa Industrialisation, Manufacturing & Trade (West Africa – IMT) Summit and Exhibition is scheduled to take place in Lagos, Nigeria from 27 – 29 May 2025. The landmark edition aims to support the […]
Declare me rightful Alaafin – Gbadegesin heads to court
Prince Lukman Gbadegesin is heading to court to challenge the appointment and presentation of the staff office to Prince Akeem Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo by Governor Seyi Makinde. Gbadegesin, who the majority of Oyo’s Kingmakers designated as the next Alaafin, is appealing that the court set aside the appointment, approval of appointment […]
100Xtra, De Arc brings ‘Afrobeats meets Amapiano Mixtape Party’ to London
Prepare for an electrifying night of music and vibes as 100Xtra and De Arc Lounge join forces to bring you the “Afrobeats Meets Amapiano Mixtape Party” – a groundbreaking fusion of two of Africa’s most iconic and dynamic music genres.
Detty December could serve as a model for Nigeria’s nationwide tourism revolution.
Nigeria is a country with extraordinary potential for tourism. From its breathtaking landscapes to its vibrant cultural heritage and entertainment industry, the country has all the ingredients to become a global tourist destination. Yet, tourism remains an underdeveloped sector, overshadowed by the nation’s reliance on oil revenue. According to Barr Stephen Anebere who is the […]
Dynamic singer, Franky releases new single ‘Beautiful Africa’
By Moses Nosike Mr. Valentine Mbamalu, CEO, Clockwise Music, a premier Nigerian record label and entertainment company, is thrilled to announce the release of a new single from its newly signed artist, Franky. The highly anticipated track, titled “Beautiful Africa”, showcases Franky’s remarkable talent and dedication to representing the vibrant culture of Africa through music.Franky, […]
