Rising Afrobeats sensation and self-proclaimed creator of the AfroMelody genre, Rey YMB, has announced the release of his latest single, “Through The Night,” which hit streaming platforms on August 22, 2025.

By Ayo Onikoyi  An exclusive dinner in Ikoyi recently brought together cultural influencers, industry tastemakers, and media representatives for a night of elegance, storytelling, and celebration to mark the return of Glenlivet to the Nigerian market. The highlight of the evening was the unveiling of three new ambassadors: broadcaster and style icon Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, corporate […]

In the Book of James, chapter 4 and verse 6, we are told that God resists the proud and gives grace to the humble. When a man knows in his heart that a feat wasn’t achieved by the effort put in his plan for a task but goes ahead to claim the glory resulting from […]

As at this morning, dear reader of the Orbit, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) remains a political prisoner, and a prisoner of conscience in Nigeria. Kanu continues to be held, against his will, and against the laws of the federation of Nigeria, whose courts have declared that he has broken […]

Last week, I took off a few minutes from my present preoccupation of establishing a tertiary institution to review latest events across Nigeria in line with the dictates of this column. News reports tended to point at Benue as a busy state until it became clear that all events appearing under the state were restricted to […]

By Bunmi Sofola THE rainy season is fast upon us.  A few of us might skip through the season; but most of us will succumb, enduring between two and five bouts of sniffing and sneezing each year – each lasting an average of nine days.  Experts believe we spend around five years of our lives sneezing, […]

…an Interview with the author of the Resource Guide “Getting Involved in Global Mental Health” By Emmanuel Okogba Global mental health is an emerging field that bridges research, policy, and community practice across countries to improve mental health outcomes everywhere. By leveraging lessons and strategies from around the world, professionals can help strengthen local systems, […]

Brethren, we all desire a new beginning in one area of life or the other.  In other words, there is something we would like to change for the better but we may be unable to do this all by ourselves because we are limited in our capacity to effect the change we desire. Therefore, we would […]

“It takes twenty years [or more] to make a REPUTATION and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that; you will do things differently”- Warren Buffett, 2022. “To murder one’s reputation is a kind of suicide; a detestable and odious vice”-  Henry Fielding, 1707-1754, in TOM JONES. Former Governor of Ekiti State and Federal […]

By Anthony Amahwe When Nigerian parents prepare their children for the new school year, the checklist often feels complete once tuition fees are paid, uniforms are ready, and stationery shopping is done. Quality school supplies are undeniably important; they can inspire confidence and help children engage fully in their lessons. However, true Back-to-School readiness should be […]

By Olu Ayela When Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku assumed the helm of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) in 2023, the aviation sector was at a crossroads — grappling with ageing infrastructure, revenue leakages, operational inefficiencies, and mounting passenger dissatisfaction. Two years later, her leadership has not only steadied the course but has set FAAN on […]

The alumni community of Docenti Global Business School (DGBS) and Bodhisastra University, Florida, USA, gathered in Lagos on Sunday for a landmark reunion celebrating academic excellence, professional achievement, and the growing influence of African alumni on global leadership. The event, held at the Grid Restaurant in Ikeja, was hosted by Associate Professor Humphrey, Executive Principal […]

By Akpotoboro Oghenemaro Oil pipeline vandalization in the Niger Delta region has remained one of the most devastating challenges confronting both the environment and the health of the people. As a region richly endowed with crude oil, the Niger Delta has, unfortunately, become a hotspot for illegal oil activities—especially the sabotage of oil pipelines. This menace not […]

By Olufemi Soneye The United States has recently implemented a sweeping immigration policy requiring nearly all visa applicants to disclose their social media handles and digital histories. Framed as a tool to bolster national security, counter terrorism, and curb cybercrime, the measure may appear reasonable on paper. But for Nigerians and many others from countries with […]

By Wahab Akinlade  In a deeply inspiring and thought-provoking address to a youthful audience in Rwanda, Mr. Kelechukwu Mbagwu, the Chief Executive Officer of CMB Building Maintenance and Investment Company Limited, did more than deliver a guest lecture, he issued a clarion call to Africa’s next generation of leaders, challenging them to embrace change, unlock their […]