The European Union has strengthened its commitment to advancing women’s participation in Nigeria’s digital economy with the unveiling of the Women Venture Studio Digital Innovation Hub in Kano.

By Evelyn Usman The Lagos State Police Command has refuted reports alleging that the Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Moshood defied a court order in a dispute involving Nestoil Limited,describing it as a deliberate distortion intended to mislead the public. The earlier reports had claimed that the CP allegedly ignored a subsisting court directive by […]

Lagos, Nigeria- Mental health struggles among incarcerated persons remain an often-overlooked issue in Nigeria’s correctional system. Limited access to care, stigma, and lack of awareness has long hindered rehabilitation and social reintegration efforts. The Vcare for Development Foundation (VCDF), in partnership with the Centre for Legal Support and Inmate Rehabilitation (CELSIR) and the Nigerian Correctional […]

By Kwemezi Patrick Manchester, United Kingdom — For nearly two decades, Austin Olomoen Omozeje has distinguished himself as one of the most passionate, consistent, and influential voices in contemporary African gospel music. From his early days in the children’s choir in Benin City to leading multicultural worship gatherings in Europe, Austin’s journey reflects excellence, longevity, […]

11 years after the idea of Safe School Initiative (SSI) was mooted, it resurrected on Tuesday at the hallowed Chamber of the Senate as a matter of discourse and for probe.

Attacks on schools and the abduction of students in northern Nigeria have resurged, heightening national concern over the safety of schools and students in the North.

By Charles Kumolu Retired Chief Superintendent of Police, Raphael Irowainu, is the National Coordinator, Police Retired Officers Forum, (PROF), in this interview, laments the plight of retired police officers. Why are you leading protests on behalf of police retirees? Our major complaint has been against the deliberate act of government to put the Police permanently […]

The former First Lady of Imo State, Nneoma Nkechi Okorocha, has commended her son, Amen Okorocha, for celebrating his birthday with internally displaced persons and members of the physically challenged community at the Karonmajigi IDPs Camp in Abuja during an outreach organised by the Rochas Foundation.

By Demola Akinyemi Ilorin Fiery public speaker and former Director of Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission, Prof. Patrick Lumumba, will, on Thursday (November 27, 2025), deliver the 50th Anniversary Lecture of the University of Ilorin. A statement by the University’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr Kunle Akogun, on Sunday said that the Lecture is one of the […]

Mr Lanre Arogundade has been elected President of the Ekiti Parapo College Old Students Association for the next two years.The new President succeeds Mr Dotun Adekanmbi who just served out his tenure. Arogundade won the contest convincingly with 275 votes, defeating Prof. Ezekiel Adeleye, who polled 32 votes. Several other key positions were keenly contested, […]

Ambassador Amaka Diane Okeke, Executive Director of Business Development at Optiva Capital Partners, has received dual recognition for her professional accomplishments, earning a Doctoral Fellow in Strategic Business Management and Financial Services from the Chartered Institute of Public Resources Management and Politics (CIPRMP), Ghana, in partnership with the University of Foxford, Canada.

Cross-border payment company Verto hosted the first edition of its Verto Awards in Lagos, celebrating innovators who are building practical solutions for African communities.

A new hotel, Ralph Nest, has opened along Idiroko Road in Ota, Ogun State, adding to the growing list of hospitality options within the Lagos–Ogun corridor.

As Nigeria grapples with declining educational engagement and growing youth disillusionment, the 2025 Dr. Osahon Enabulele Foundation (DOEF) Debate Competition for Secondary Schools has emerged as a beacon of hope, challenging students to think critically, engage civically, and reclaim the narrative around education.

As the joyous yuletide season approaches, Plymouth, a vibrant city in the South West of the United Kingdom, is preparing to be infused with the magic of Christmas through a unique Carol and Cultural Evening hosted by Toskel Community Heritage and Culture CIC, a prominent Nigerian cultural organisation based in the city.