Standard Chartered appoints Ayodeji Adelagun as Acting CEO for Nigeria

By Kingsley Adegboye Standard Chartered Nigeria yesterday announced the appointment of Ayodeji (Deji) Adelagun as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Bank’s operations in Nigeria.The appointment of Ayodeji; who has been with the Bank for over 19 years with over 26 years’ experience in the financial services sector spanning Financial markets, Banking Operations, Securities […]
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Jos hosts walk on climate impact, resource competition

By Marie-Therese Nanlong Jos – Jos residents and stakeholders took part in an awareness walk along key city routes to highlight the impact of climate change on natural resources and the potential for local conflicts arising from resource pressures. The walk drew public attention to the link between climate change, pressure on natural resources and […]

NAFT.27 unveiled to consolidate Tinubu’s reform agenda ahead of 2027

By Nnasom David A group of prominent Nigerians drawn from the six geopolitical zones, the Federal Capital Territory and the diaspora has unveiled the National Agenda for Tinubu 2027 (NAFT.27), a nationwide civic movement aimed at consolidating and advancing the reform programme of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The unveiling, which took place in Abuja on […]

From Ese Oruru to Walida: Unmasking selective outrage behind child abuse cases

By YUSHAU SHUAIB I have always resisted being dragged into ethno-religious arguments. Not because the issues are trivial, but because many of the loudest voices in such debates are not merely passionate—they are fanatical. Some are so blinded by affiliation that they excuse injustice, flirt with heresy, or even justify violence in defence of identity. In […]

Almajiri children trained as computer technicians

By Favour Ulebor, Abuja New Horizons Nigeria has launched an Almajiri to Tech initiative aimed at equipping Almajiri children with practical technology skills and boosting Nigeria’s economy. The programme, unveiled on Monday, will train 21 Almajiri children within 90 days, focusing on hands on skills such as computer maintenance, electronics repairs and renewable energy solutions. […]

Tinubu urged to intervene in Rivers political crisis

By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Niger Delta Professionals for Peace and Democracy, NDPPD, a non-partisan platform of professionals committed to democratic governance, peace, and sustainable development in the Niger Delta, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to urgently intervene in the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State to restore peace and stability. The group expressed […]

Osun trains 100 youths on system networking installation

By Shina Abubakar Osogbo Osun State Government in collaboration with the office of the Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs, have commenced technology capacity enhancement for 100 youths resident in the State. The youths drawn from different sector, including undergraduates, fresh graduates and unemployed were enrolled on the Federal Government-sponsored six month training. Speaking with newsmen after […]

Democracy Under Pressure: Threats to Nigeria’s 2027 Elections – Samson Itodo

As Nigeria transitions into full election mode for the 2027 general elections, the political temperature is heating up at a scale that puts the country’s democracy under intense pressure. Democratic institutions are struggling to respond to pressures emanating from the actions of political actors. The political landscape has been marked by heightened elite bargaining, strategic […]

Obasa: Still leading with diplomacy and distinction

By ADESHINA OYETAYO  2025 had shaped up to be a banner year for the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, commemorating his 10th anniversary as speaker and sixth term as a legislator. However, on January 13, Obasa was ousted by his colleagues in a palace coup style. He was reinstated […]

WarriCentric 10km run returns, focuses on community impact

By Ebunoluwa Sessou As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility, Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners, CMLP, will hold her seventh edition of the WarriCentric 10km Run, in Warri, Delta State, on Saturday, January 24, 2026. In a press statement, the First Vice President of the Nigerian Olympic Committee, Solomon Ogba disclosed that outdoor recreation plays a […]

Jumat Prayer: NSE president calls for unity, progress

By Ebunoluwa Sessou A special Jumat prayer session was on Friday held at the National Mosque, Abuja, to formally mark the commencement of the tenure of the 35th President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, NSE, Engr. Ali Alimasuya Rabiu. The prayer session, which formed part of activities ahead of his investiture scheduled to hold […]

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