Terrorism: Court sentences Ansaru commander Usman to 15 yrs in prison
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA—The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Thursday, convicted a commander of the Ansaru terrorist sect, Mahmud Usman, and sentenced him to 15 years in prison. The verdict followed a guilty plea entered by the defendant, who is also known by several aliases, including Abu Bara’a, Abbas, and Mukhtar. Usman admitted […]
Sterling HoldCo projects N149.27bn gross earnings in Q4
By Peter Egwuatu Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc has sustained its growth momentum, projecting gross earnings of N149.27 billion for the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2025. This projection builds on the Group’s performance in the first half of the year, when profit after tax rose by 157 percent, gross earnings climbed 39.7 percent to […]
Akpoti-Uduaghan: Counsel, NLC, PDP insist on resumption
COUNSEL to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan(PDP, Kogi Central), Mr Michael Numa, SAN, has written to the Clerk to the National Assembly, CNA, KaKamorudeen Ogunlana, to recall the Senator to enable her to resume her legislative duties; failure to comply by Monday, contempt proceedings would be initiated against him.
Food security gets boost as Nigerian, Algerian firms partner on agriculture
By Esther Onyegbula Africa’s battle against food insecurity received a major push this week as Nigerian agribusiness company, Arzikin Noma, entered into a strategic partnership with Algerian agricultural solutions provider, EPE PMART SPA, to drive efficiency and scale up food production across the continent. The pact, signed in Algiers by Arzikin Noma’s Managing Director, Mr. […]
Zamfara on new path of transformation – Gov Lawal assures entrepreneurs
Governor Dauda Lawal has assured local entrepreneurs that Zamfara State is on a new path and is making significant and transformative strides.
Nigeria’s Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax: Blunt instrument crippling industry, undermining trust, and threatening livelihoods
By Prof. Godfrey Omojefe When the Federal Government introduced the ₦10 per litre Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) tax in 2022, it was sold to Nigerians as a clever fiscal-health intervention: generate much-needed revenue while tackling non-communicable diseases (NCDs). But three years on, the evidence is sobering. Not only has the tax failed to deliver on its […]
Reflections from the UK, by Donu Kogbara
I’ve been in London for the past month; and as always, there is much to comment on. Let me first compare the glaring differences between British public servants and Nigerian public servants. Last week, Angela Rayner was forced to step down as Deputy Prime Minister following an uproar about her failure to pay sufficient tax linked […]
ACCoN congratulates PFN Lagos Chairman, Rev. Davids, on first anniversary
The Association of Christian Correspondents of Nigeria (ACCoN) has congratulated the Lagos State Chairman of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Rev. Yemi Davids, on the occasion of his first anniversary in office. At a media briefing organized by PFN to celebrate the anniversary, held recently at Global Impact Church, Ogudu, Lagos, the President of […]
NUPRC awards PML 66 to Ingentia Energies, targets 7,000bpd oil production
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) on Friday converted Petroleum Prospecting Licence (PPL) 202, owned by Ingentia Energies Limited, to Petroleum Mining Lease (PML) 66. With the conversion, Ingentia, which currently produces about 2,500 barrels per day (bpd) from a well in the field, is targeting an increase in output […]
Faith, colour, music as C&S marks 100th anniversary in Lagos
By Osho Abeeb & Umejiaku Stanley The Cherubim and Seraphim (C&S) Church Worldwide on Tuesday marked its 100th anniversary with a historic celebration that brought together thousands of worshippers, clerics, royal fathers, and dignitaries at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos. The centenary, held on September 9, 2025, commemorated a century since the church was […]
Toyota unleashes slew of new models for 2025, reinforces global leadership
By Theodore Opara Determined to maintain its position as the world’s top automaker, Toyota Motor Corporation kickstarted the 2025 model year with a bold and aggressive rollout of refreshed and all-new vehicles across multiple segments. From sedans and station wagons to SUVs, hybrids, and electric vehicles, Toyota is making a strong statement with redesigned models […]
FRSC zonal officer visits GOC 81 Div in Lagos, seeks improved collaboration
By Theodore Opara In a bid to promote the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) 2025 Strategic goal 2, the Zonal Commanding Officer (ZCO) of the FRSC in charge of Lagos and Ogun states, Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM) Ann Oladayo, Tuesday, September 9, 2025, visited the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division of the Nigerian Army, […]
True wealth is measured by impact – Larry Banks
Entrepreneur and philanthropist, Ulonna Osondu, has said that true wealth is measured by impact made.
Expert calls for bold reset to advance Nigeria’s marketing ecosystem
By Moses Nosike At the Brand Handlers Summit & Awards, held recently in Lagos, Nigeria’s Marketing practitioners have been advised to embrace integrity, digital innovation, and talent development to unlock sustainable brand growth in Nigeria. Emmanuel Adediran, delivered a compelling keynote address urging the industry to embrace integrity, digital innovation, and talent development to unlock […]
Marwa: The tormentor of untouchable drug lords
By YUSHAU SHUAIB When Femi Babafemi, the ever-vigilant spokesperson for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, sent me an email in the early hours of Wednesday, September 9, 2025, I was immediately intrigued. His press releases usually drop over the weekend, strategically timed to feed hungry newsrooms. I half-expected a bombshell—perhaps the long-awaited arrest of […]
We want to highlight Nigeria’s authentic culinary heritage – Hala
… elevates Sunday brunch with food, music By Jimoh Babatunde The Lagos Continental Hotel, Nigeria’s tallest five-star luxury property, is redefining weekend dining in the city with its signature Sunday Brunch — an experience that blends fine cuisine, live entertainment and panoramic views of Victoria Island’s skyline. Far from being just another buffet, the hotel’s […]
