Emmanuel Abayomi Ladapo’s work exemplifies how specialized expertise, applied at scale, can influence the safety, resilience

By Henry Ojelu The High Court of Delta State sitting in Obiaruku has granted leave to a councillor of Ukwuani Local Government Area to commence mandamus proceedings against the Chairman and Treasurer of the council over alleged failure to disclose the council’s financial records, as required by law. The order was made on January 19, […]

By Henry Obetta Wema Bank has introduced a voice-enabled banking feature on its digital platform, ALAT, following the release of an upgraded version of the application tagged “ALAT: The Evolution.” The upgraded platform, launched on January 12, 2026, includes new functionalities designed to allow users to complete banking transactions through voice commands using an in-app […]

Imo State, Nigeria- Cultural innovator Dan Richee is redefining the boundaries of traditional African music through New Skool Ogene, a contemporary movement that blends heritage rhythm with modern sound, performance, and technology. Rooted in the traditional Ogene sound yet unconstrained by convention, New Skool Ogene moves beyond nostalgia to present African culture as a living, […]

A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Humphrey Uche Udechukwu, has eulogised former Governor of Cross River State, Senator Benedict Bengioushuye Ayade, for what could be described as his far-reaching contributions to human development and empowerment in the state.

By Idris Eboade Africa’s persistent reliance on imported goods for everyday needs, from food and household items to basic essentials, continues to highlight a critical structural weakness; the continent remains predominantly a consumer market rather than a major production hub. A walk through neighborhood stores across cities and towns reveals shelves stocked almost entirely with […]

Renowned gospel artist Sunmisola Agbebi-Okeleye released her latest single, Amioluwa, featuring her husband, gospel artist Yinka Okeleye, on 9th January 2026, and it’s already creating waves for its uplifting message. Sharing the inspiration behind the song in an interview with Elowell Max, she describes the single as a personal declaration of faith and divine identity […]

By Efe Onodjae A recent review of the legal writings and judicial career of Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo of the Federal High Court has highlighted his contributions to Nigerian law and jurisprudence, focusing on his scholarly publications, regulatory experience and decisions on the Bench. The review notes that Justice Ekwo has combined judicial work with […]

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that it has commenced a full investigation into the alleged assault of a retired Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) by a serving Police inspector, following a report published by Vanguard.

Ghanaian music legend and multiple award-winning artiste, Samini, has officially announced the release of his eighth studio album titled ORIGIN8A, scheduled to drop on February 12, 2026. The project represents a major milestone in the veteran musician’s career, symbolised by the 8-ball featured on the album cover a powerful metaphor reflecting destiny, alignment, completeness and […]

Senator Barau, who is also the First Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, called on the troops to sustain the tempo in the fight against the criminal elements.

Barack and Michelle Obama on Sunday issued a forceful statement condemning the killing of a second US citizen in Minneapolis by federal agents, saying it exemplified President Donald Trump’s “assault” on American values.

Abdoulaye Fall, the president of the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF), on Sunday criticised Morocco and the Confederation of African Football one week after the controversial end to the Africa Cup of Nations.

A middle aged man, Hamza Abdulllahi Sama, a resident of KCC area in Birnin Kebbi has been arrested by the Police for defrauding at least one hundred and seventy persons on the pretext of securing jobs for them in primary and secondary schools amounting to one and a half million naira.

Abdulkadir said the governor approved one of the latest MRI machines, describing it as “a very sophisticated facility” that would significantly improve diagnosis and patient care.