Jubilation in NSCDC as Tinubu extends Audi’s tenure
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja Joy and renewed optimism swept through the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ,NSCDC, on Wednesday following the extension of the tenure of its Commandant General, Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, a move widely seen as an endorsement of his leadership and reform agenda. The decision sparked celebrations across commands nationwide, with […]
That blood, tears may reduce on our roads
By MOSHOOD ISAMOTU By the time the number of road crash fatalities that occurred across Nigeria during the 2025 year-end activities to date is finally computed, it will be gut-wrenching, eerie and blood-chilling. From Jigawa to Abakaliki, Omu-Ekiti, and Itu in Akwa Ibom State, and indeed across the country, it was as if the roads were […]
China, the Lagos Plan of Action, AU Agenda 2063 and AfCFTA: Resuscitating the Dream of African Industrialisation, by Usman Sarki
“Development is not a gift from the outside; it is the outcome of a people’s own efforts“— Julius K. Nyerere Africa’s quest for industrialisation did not begin recently with China, nor does it depend on China for its intellectual legitimacy. Even before Beijing emerged as a major development partner on the continent, African leaders had already […]
Anambra oil-rich host community protests degradation, negligence
Whereas Sterling Petroleum Energy Exploration Company, SPEECO, is still celebrating its 10th year Anniversary of oil exploration, indigenes of its host oil-rich Ogwu-Ikpelle, a riverine community located in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State, are currently embarking on an angry protest against what they catalogued as hunger, oil spillage, poverty, negligence and environmental degradation.
Youth key to Sudan peace process — AAYC tells Sudan Embassy
The Afro-Arab Youth Council (AAYC) has stressed that meaningful youth participation remains critical to achieving lasting peace in Sudan, following a high-level engagement with the Embassy of the Republic of Sudan in London.
Mayor of Columbia gets African title as Okei celebrates birthday
Ehikwe gifts Ika’s version of the Lordsprayer to Americans By Jimitota Onoyume The Pan African People, a sociocultural pressure group comprising Africans residing in Columbia, Carolina, United States of America (USA), has bestowed a chieftaincy title – Adolor of the Pan African People – on Daniel J. Rickenmann, Mayor of Columbia, South Carolina, for his […]
Makoko demolition: HDAN calls for humane alternatives, protection of residents’ rights
Housing Development Advocacy Network (HDAN), has expressed deep concern over the ongoing demolition of homes in the Makoko area of Lagos State, which has left many residents displaced and uncertain about their future.
Basic Education: Benue govt flags-off distribution of teaching, learning materials
By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Benue State Government has commenced the distribution of Teaching and Learning Materials (TLMs) donated by the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) to public basic education schools across the state. Performing the flag-off at the Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) headquarters in Makurdi, on behalf of Governor Hyacinth Alia, […]
Dr. Mahmoud Alfa’s rise as a transformational leader for Kogi East Senatorial District
In a nation yearning for leadership that blends competence with compassion, vision with service and intellect with integrity, one name is steadily rising across the plains and hills of Kogi East. That name is Dr. Mahmoud Alfa. He walks with the quiet confidence of a man who has spent his life building institutions and shaping […]
Why we need a new specialist for the Nigerian patient
The patient is massive — the “Giant of Africa” — standing tall, boisterous, and bursting with visible energy. But a trained eye would spot the tremors immediately
Okpara: Communications firm repositions as public influence player in 2026
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – An Abuja-based communications firm has announced a revised growth strategy for 2026, signalling a shift in how it positions its services and areas of focus. It said the change follows its work across finance, energy, healthcare, real estate and development sectors in 2025, and reflects what it describes as evolving […]
Digital taxation without cybersecurity a national risk – Expert
By Juliet Umeh Nigeria’s shift to digital tax administration could expose the country to serious revenue, data and trust risks if cybersecurity is not embedded at the core of implementation, Toluwani Akinniyi, a cybersecurity leader and Governance, Risk Management and Compliance expert, has warned. The warning comes as Nigeria prepares to implement sweeping tax reforms […]
Africa eyes global power through Futsal
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Association Africaine de Futsal (AAF) has rolled out an ambitious 2026 programme that places futsal at the heart of Africa’s bid for greater relevance and influence on the global sports stage, with youth development, international exposure and institutional partnerships forming the backbone of the plan. At a press briefing […]
Finlogic to simplify diaspora remittances after securing IMTO licence from CBN
By Ephraim Oseji In a strategic move to deepen foreign exchange liquidity and formalise international capital inflows, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has officially granted an International Money Transfer Operator (IMTO) licence to Finlogic, a leading cross-border remittance service provider.This regulatory approval aligns with the apex bank’s ambitious target to scale monthly inward remittances […]
AFCON 2025: Forum uses football to boost Nigeria–Morocco ties
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Nigeria–Morocco Commerce and Development Forum (NM-CDF) has unveiled a special support initiative for Nigerians in Morocco attending the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), leveraging sports diplomacy to strengthen bilateral ties between Nigeria and the Kingdom of Morocco. The initiative, coordinated through the Office of the Vice President of […]
AFCON: NSC leadership restoring trust in govt sports administration, Says MDAN
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Mascot Displayers Association of Nigeria (MDAN) has commended the leadership of the National Sports Commission (NSC) for what it described as a renewed sense of confidence and care in government sports administration during the just-concluded 2026 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. The commendation was made in Abuja […]
