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.

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. […]

Governor Dauda Lawal has assured local entrepreneurs that Zamfara State is on a new path and is making significant and transformative strides.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

Entrepreneur and philanthropist, Ulonna Osondu, has said that true wealth is measured by impact made.

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 […]

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 […]

… 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 […]

By Moses Nosike In a bid to promote healthy lifestyle, create wealth and jobs for the teaming unemployed young Nigerians, the management of a Bio-Organic Stamcell company, has officially launched its locally produced herbal products, Ominicell to treat terminal illnesses and age-related diseases. Speaking during the launch of the product in Lagos, the CEO, Ominicell, […]