Jurisdiction row stalls Alaba Market eviction case
Proceedings at the Ajegunle District Magistrate’s Court has been stalled following a jurisdictional objection over the enforcement of an eviction judgment on shops at Alaba International Market, Ojo. The President of the Association for the Protection and Defence of Human Rights, Mr. Eric Igweokolo, told the court that the eviction allegedly carried out on shops […]
Residents protest alleged conversation of car park to religious centre
Residents of Abdullahi Adamu Estate Obalende, Ikoyi in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State have accused Muslim residents in the estate of allegedly forging documents to secure illegal approval for the construction of a two-storey mosque on the estate’s car park and recreational area in violation of the estate master plan. Executive Council members […]
Akinsulure stamps Nigeria on global education map
Nigerian-born educator, Adeola Akinsulure, has brought international recognition to Nigeria’s education sector after emerging as one of the Top 50 teachers globally at the recently concluded Global Teacher Prize 2026, organised by the Varkey Foundation.
Nigeria’s blurred vision in a fractured world, by Owei Lakemfa
It is difficult to be a patriot when you don’t know where the truth lies. It is good to stand by your country. But at least, you should know where your country stands to be able to stand by it or with it. However, where the vision is blurred, it becomes difficult to know where to […]
Bethel Foundation launches 13th Aunt Landa’s Free Market Square 2025
The Aunt Landa’s Bethel Foundation, in partnership with the Aunt Landa’s Free Tertiary Academy, has announced the 13th edition of its flagship humanitarian initiative, Aunt Landa’s Free Market Square 2025.
Execution discipline gains attention in boardrooms
By Jimoh Babatunde Boardrooms around the world are increasingly focused on execution discipline as a distinct leadership challenge, separate from strategy formulation. Despite years of strategic planning, many organisations continue to experience performance gaps that cannot be explained by ambition or market conditions alone. Analysts point to weak operating models, inconsistent leadership behaviour, and unclear […]
2027: Non-indigenes vow robust support for Delta lawmaker
By Chancel Bomadi Sunday BOMADI—Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Political Movement of Non-Indigenes in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State has pledged strong support for the re-election of the incumbent lawmaker representing Patani/Bomadi Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Nicholas Ebomo Mutu. The group made its position known in a statement […]
NCDMB, 17asus Resources Limited conclude plumbing, water treatment training for 50 Edo youths
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in collaboration with 17asus Resources Limited, has successfully concluded a one-month plumbing and water treatment training programme for 50 youths in Edo State. The training, designed to equip young Nigerians with practical and employable skills, provided participants with hands-on experience in plumbing systems and water treatment processes, […]
Nigerian medical doctor based in UK, Ayotomiwa, distributes 10,000 laptops to youths
By Dayo Johnson Akure A United Kingdom based medical doctor, Ayilola Ayotomiwa, has commenced the distribution of 10,000 laptop computers to youths in the country. Aside the distribution of laptops, the Nigerian medical doctor has enrolled them in free tech schools to learn life-changing skills such as UI/UX design, cybersecurity, web development, project management, and […]
NCDMB, Boss A1 Global Nigeria Limited empower youths with digital skills
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in collaboration with Boss A1 Global Nigeria Limited, has concluded a digital skills training programme for 30 youths in Delta State.
Elizade Varsity appoints Prof. Oguntade as new Vice Chancellor
The Board of Trustees of Elizade University, ilara- Mokin, Ondo state has approved the appointment of Professor Philip Oguntunde, a distinguished scholar in Ecohydrology and Water Resources Engineering, as the new Vice-Chancellor of the University, effective January 1, 2026.
Nation-building a collective responsibility, says NIPR President
The President/ Chairman in Council of the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Dr. Ike Neliaku, has said nation building especially in the area of reputation management shouldn’t be left for government officials alone.
Kogi: Community leaders narrate ordeals as bandits Kidnap 37 worshippers, kill seminary graduate
Community leaders in Aiyetoro Kiri, Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, have narrated the traumatic ordeal faced by residents following a deadly attack by armed bandits on two churches, during which a seminary graduate was killed and at least 37 worshippers were abducted. The leaders requested anonymity for security reasons. Speaking from the devastated […]
Ahmed’s Fall, the Dangote Challenge and a Rentier System, by Azu Ishiekwene
It’s rare to find a multibillionaire who hasn’t had nasty battles. Yet, as battles go, the fight between Aliko Dangote, the founder of the Dangote Refinery, and the CEO of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, is among the most spectacular that Africa’s wealthiest man has had to fight in recent times. […]
Nasarawa VCDP farmers record surplus harvest in rice, cassava production
Rice and cassava farmers in Nasarawa State under the Federal Government/International Fund for Agricultural Development (FGN/IFAD) Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) have recorded surplus harvests during the 2025 farming season.
Little hearts, big battles: How Hospitals for Humanity is saving Nigeria’s most vulnerable children
Few weeks ago, as part of Hospitals for Humanity’s surgical programme, the waiting room at Diamed Centre in Lagos did not feel like a hospital waiting area during the #SavingLittleHearts Open House.
