By NICK DAZANG “Good wine”, the time-honoured saying goes, “needs no bush”. Translation: a good product needs no advertisement. To lend credence to this aphorism, Heineken, the crowned head of all lagers, once crowed in its iconic tag line that:”When you make a great beer, you don’t have to make a fuss”. When Aliko Dangote […]

Nigerians have endured a nation where little works-a grinding reality far beyond mere frustration. As 2025 fades, our collective demand should ring clear: transformation must begin from today. First, the barbaric slaughter by terrorists must end. Over 5,000 Nigerians fell to Boko Haram, ISWAP, and other insurgents in 2024 alone, with more than 20,000 killed […]

For visitors who value comfort, independence, and time efficiency, renting a car is one of the smartest ways to experience Dubai.

“Japa” is a word that has been around Nigeria for generations. It’s a slang word that can mean ambition, frustration, escape, or hope

By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, has recorded significant improvements in the recently released 2025 Ethics and Integrity Compliance Scorecard, EICS, by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, as well as in the ACTU Effectiveness Index, AEI, for the same year. A statement by the chairman of NSITF’s […]

The rise of data-driven analysis has fundamentally changed how supporters, analysts, and even casual viewers approach football predictions

By Ndahi Marama, MAIDUGURI The Federal Government has commended the governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Zulum, for the significant investment he has made in providing educational infrastructure in the state, describing him as “a pacesetter.” The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, gave the commendation during the official commissioning of two newly constructed mega schools […]

By Elizabeth Osayande The former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has donated copies of his book: Headlines and Sound Bites: Media Moments That Defined an Administration, to the Library of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), Lagos in furtherance of scholarship, knowledge sharing and historical documentation. Speaking during the presentation to the Rector and […]

The leadership of the National Assembly has moved to address growing public concerns over alleged discrepancies between the Votes and Proceedings of the legislature and the gazetted versions of recently passed Tax Acts, directing the Clerk to the National Assembly to release the Bills signed into law by the President for public scrutiny.

Nigerian filmmaker Ifeoma Ojukwu, popularly known as Ifycabana, is gaining growing recognition as one of the emerging voices redefining contemporary Nigerian cinema, with her works attracting attention on both local and international platforms. Operating at the intersection of personal storytelling and cultural exploration, Ojukwu has steadily built a reputation for films noted for their emotional […]

Chief Alexander Oluremi Ajipe, a frontline aspirant for the Ondo North Senatorial District, on Thursday urged residents of Owo Local Government Area to remain vigilant following an early morning attack on the Ipele Divisional Police Station. The attack, carried out by suspected bandits in Ipele, occurred on New Year’s Day, according to local sources. Ajipe […]

The National Secretary of the Wesley College Old Students Association (WESCOSA), Dr. Joshua Okediji, has formally handed over his responsibilities after completing his tenure, bringing to a close more than a decade of service to the association. The handover ceremony was held on November 8, 2025, at the Pensioner’s Hall, Onireke, Ibadan, where members of […]

By Ndahi Marama, Damaturu  Youth groups in Yobe state have endorsed Lawan Kolo Geidam to contest the 2027 governorship, citing his experience in public service, grassroots leadership and youth mentorship. The endorsement was announced yesterday in Damaturu by the Democratic Enlightenment for Good Governance (DEGG), a youth-based organisation operating across the state, although, the Group […]

Tremma Agro Services, an innovative agroecosystem delivering digital solutions to smallholder farmers, today announced a strategic partnership with FasterCapital through its LaunchUp program. This collaboration aims to accelerate Tremma’s mission to enhance agricultural productivity and profitability across Africa and beyond by leveraging FasterCapital’s global network, resources, and expertise. Agriculture remains the backbone of many African […]

Every January, Chidi does the same thing. He opens a fresh notebook-the kind with the inspiring quote on the cover-and writes down his goals for the year. This past January, like the three Januaries before it, “Improve my public speaking” made the list. So did “Network more effectively” and “Write more consistently.” He underlined them. He felt […]