The uproar over the alleged love tangle between a Department of State Services operative and a young woman from Jigawa State has once again exposed the fragility of Nigeria’s religious equilibrium. What should ordinarily have been treated as a private, if troubling, matter between consenting adults has spiralled into a combustible public controversy — not because of […]

I am usually careful with words but what comes to me as I think about the power sector is uncomplimentary to say the least.  Put bluntly, I think the whole power sector is a scam to use the language of our youths. Otherwise, why has it been so difficult to solve the electricity problem all […]

In a landmark move for African arts and culture, the African Indigenous Language Film Festival, AILFF, and the Asha Yoruba Festival of Benin have signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, to co-host their flagship events as a single, unified cultural showcase from 20–25 July 2026 in the vibrant city of Parakou, Benin Republic.

Talented Nollywood actress Richeal Ogbonna, has turned her past heartbreaks into a stepping stone for success.

Milk and Mirrors, a short film shot in London and directed by Martinz Nnaji Jr., has won Best Short Film at the London Indie Film Festival (LIFF), marking a significant international career milestone for the Nigerian-born filmmaker now based in the United Kingdom.

The Organisation of African Instituted Churches (OAIC), Lagos State chapter, has called on Christian women across Nigeria to take on more strategic roles in promoting the growth of the Gospel and strengthening ecumenical unity in the country.

By Sola Ogundipe A massive study of more than 270,000 people has uncovered a surprising link between a common amino acid and how long men live. Researchers found that higher levels of tyrosine – an amino acid found in protein-rich foods and often marketed as a focus-boosting supplement – were associated with shorter life expectancy […]

Yoruba nation activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, widely known as Sunday Igboho, on Saturday commended President Bola Tinubu for the appointment of acting Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, describing the decision as timely and strategic in addressing the nation’s security challenges.

The Adewale Egbedun, Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, has led 24 other lawmakers elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into the Accord Party.

By Matilda Ikediobi Nigerian clinician, Ayo-Ige Ayodele, has called for the development and implementation of a comprehensive plan to strengthen Nigeria’s infectious disease systems using evidence-based public health strategies. Ayodele, who is currently undergoing advanced training in Epidemiology at the Yale School of Public Health, said although his long-term goal is to reinforce Nigeria’s disease-control […]

Members of the Osun State caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the House if Representatives have demanded a thorough investigation into the alleged payroll fraud in the state, describing it as criminal and condemnable the reported content of a leaked audio involving the Chief of Staff to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Kazeem Akinleye, and an audit consultant.

The Managing Director of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), Mr. Thompson Oludare Sunday, has clarified how the corporation compensates depositors when banks fail, stating that insured sums are pegged at N5 million and N2 million depending on the category of financial institution.

By Kingsley Adegboye In a show of compassion and community service, the Rotary Club of Ikeja GRA, in collaboration with the Rotaract Club of Ikeja GRA, has donated some crutches to the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, Lagos, to support patients in need of mobility aids. The outreach, which took place at the hospital premises in […]

Ebenezer’s observation stems from his experience working across continents. The Kuba textiles of Central Africa, for instance, are structured languages

By STEVE OKO UMUAHIA— The Vice-Chancellor of Abia State University Uturu (ABSU), Professor Ndukwe Okeudo, has attributed the unprecedented rise in student enrolment at the institution to the education-friendly policies, reforms, and sustained support of Governor Alex Otti. Professor Okeudo made this assertion on Friday during the university’s 44th matriculation ceremony, noting that ABSU has […]