Hilton Idahosa eulogises late Charles Idahosa, says legacy will endure
By Esther Onyegbula Former Labour Party (Apapa faction) governorship candidate in the last Edo State election, Dr. Hilton Idahosa, has paid an emotional tribute to his late uncle, Hon. Charles Idahosa, describing his death as a profound personal loss that transcends politics. In a reflective tribute released on Thursday, Dr. Idahosa said he was speaking […]
Customs FOU hit smugglers, seizes N3.3bn goods, drugs, eight arrested
By Godwin Oritse & Cynthia Alo The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘A’ of the Nigeria Customs Service has intensified its anti-smuggling campaign, recording seizures with a duty paid value exceeding ¦ 3.3 billion after intercepting 144 smuggling operations across its jurisdiction. The seizures, which cut across rice, petroleum products, vehicles, illicit drugs, used clothing, […]
2027: Electoral Act row escalates as Falana, Utomi, Bugaje kick against rejection of e-transmission of results
“This is not lawmaking, it is deliberate democratic sabotage against the aspiration of the people of our country… It is a minimum safeguard against result tampering, ballot rewriting, and post-election fraud. Any legislature that blocks it is openly defending a system that thrives on electoral corruption, stolen mandates and manufactured elections.”
‘Healthcare should be intentional, connected, not in silos — Menakaya
Dr Chichi Menakaya is a Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon, health systems leader, and CEO of Annomo Health.
Nigeria’s Electoral Act: Dodgy senators, gullible citizens, by Tonnie Iredia
Bearing in mind that a constitution would be unwieldy if it is made to contain every type of provision, other laws, regulations and guidelines are allowed to provide further provisions that would illuminate the not too copious constitutional statements on a particular subject area. The Electoral Act is expected to handle such situations in matters of […]
Ebonyi Senator links six rural communities with 12-kilometre road
The Senate Deputy Chief Whip and representative of Ebonyi North Senatorial District, Senator Peter Onyekachi Nwebonyi, has connected six rural communities with a 12-kilometre road, reinforcing his commitment to rural development and grassroots infrastructure.
Someone I called a friend sabotaged me – Donna Adja
Singer Donna Adja, popularly known for her song No Forks, has revealed that she was betrayed by someone she once considered a close friend, an experience she says cost her a major opportunity.
Northwest University Sokoto expands programmes, attracts national accreditation teams
The Vice-Chancellor of Northwest University, Sokoto, Professor Mukhtar Umar Bunza, has described the institution as one of Nigeria’s fastest-rising universities, citing significant academic and infrastructural growth barely three and a half years after its establishment.
Resident doctors condemn assault on doctor at FMC Owo
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, yesterday condemned the brutal assault on Dr. Adeniyi A., a Registrar in the Department of Internal Medicine at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Owo, while on duty in the Accident and Emergency Unit on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
We don’t have many films that showcase mother-daughter relationships – Omotola Jalade Ekeinde
Nollywood veteran Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has opened up about the personal and cultural significance of her latest film, Mother’s Love, in an interview with Yanga FM.
Blind Reggaetonera, Precious Perez dedicates new single “No Me Hizo Falta Verte” to husband
Latin music’s fast-rising star, Precious Perez, widely known as The Blind Reggaetonera, has unveiled her latest single, No Me Hizo Falta Verte, a heartfelt song she dedicates to her husband, Shane Lowe, as she ushers in a new phase of her music career.
Fun, glamour, as Diaspora Ball debuts in Lagos
Lagos recently hosted the first-ever Diaspora Ball at EbonyLife Place, Victoria Island, drawing celebrities, creatives, business leadersand socialites.
NTIC, NMC host national mathematics competition for over 10,000 students
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja Over 10,000 pupils and students showcased their numerical skills at the 23rd Annual National Mathematics Competition (ANMC) held in Abuja on Saturday. Organised by the Nigerian Tulip International Colleges (NTIC) in partnership with the National Mathematical Centre (NMC), the annual competition underscores NTIC’s commitment to academic excellence, talent development, and the […]
Doctor dies treating Lassa fever as NARD blames failing health system
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, on Saturday condemned what it described as Nigeria’s failing healthcare system following the death of Dr. Salome Oboyi, a Senior Registrar in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Bingham University Teaching Hospital (BHUTH), Jos, who died after contracting Lassa fever while treating a patient.
AMAC election: Litmus test for 2027 – SDP
The chairmanship candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, for Abuja Municipal Area Council, AMAC, Dr. Obinna Simon, has said the forthcoming area council election in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, will be a litmus test for the 2027 general elections.
Oyo-Ita’s public service reforms laid strong foundation for civil service modernisation – Aide
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja ABUJA – Former Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Winifred Oyo-Ita, has been credited with implementing key reforms that strengthened and modernised Nigeria’s civil service during her tenure from 2017 to 2019. Her media associate, Mr. Ofem Uket, made this known while responding to criticisms of the former […]
