Enugu community revolts over alleged poisoned river, death of aquatic animals
The Amankwo people of Agbada Inyi Autonomous Community, Oji River Council of Enugu State, are enraged over the alleged pollution of their only source of water by a coal mining company.
LASU Student launches podcast to promote meaningful conversations
By Adesina Wahab A final-year Mass Communication and Media Studies student of Lagos State University, Bakare Fathia Ajoke, professionally known as Fahteeah.b, is making her mark in Nigeria’s evolving media landscape with the launch of her podcast, Life, Lens and View by Fahteeah.b. Driven by a passion for storytelling and meaningful dialogue, Fahteeah.b describes the […]
$1.17b Nigerian Accessories market attracts America-based MICRODIA
The Nigerian Mobile Accessories Market is valued at approximately USD 1.17 billion as at 2025. However, it is projected to grow astronomically considering the way it is growing at a steady CAGR of 6%.
Benue Govt flags off free digital skills for 23,000 youths
To tackle youth unemployment and equip young people for the digital economy, the Benue State Government has officially launched the 23,000 Benue Youth Free Digital Skills Training Programme.
MTN buys IHS towers for $2.2bn
Telecommunications service provider, MTN Group, yesterday announced a proposed acquisition of the remaining shares in IHS Towers, in a deal that will see the telecom giant increase its shareholding to 100 per cent and take the company private.
Delta women invoke traditional curses, protest rising kidnappings, others
Women from 14 communities in Amukpe District, Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State, on February 12, 2026, staged a dramatic protest against rising insecurity, publicly laying curses on suspected kidnappers, drug dealers and other criminal elements.
Resident doctors, ECEWS partner to revamp Akwa Ibom primary healthcare
By Ebunoluwa Sessou In a decisive move poised to reshape community health outcomes, the Association of Resident Doctors, Akwa Ibom State, ARD-AKS, has initiated a high-impact partnership with the Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme, ECEWS, signaling a strengthened multi-sector approach to public health advancement in the state. The collaboration was formalised during a strategic courtesy […]
Man dies in Ogheghe mob attack over alleged same-sex incident, Police declare partner wanted
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY — Tragedy struck the Ogheghe community of Benin City following a violent mob attack linked to an alleged same-sex incident, which resulted in the death of one Osas Joseph, while his alleged partner, Marvis Omoruyi, has been declared wanted by the Edo State Police Command. The incident reportedly occurred after […]
ADC Youths to APC: We’ll deploy tech to block ‘network glitches’ in Enugu North 2027 polls
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – Youth leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Enugu North Senatorial District say they plan to deploy satellite internet across all polling units in the district during the 2027 general elections, in a bold move they believe will prevent election-day manipulation. The announcement was contained in a statement signed […]
Electoral Act Amendment: Appraising real-time electronic transmission
By FEMI FALANA Nigeria stands at a defining electoral moment. The ongoing amendment to the Electoral Act presents not merely a technical legislative adjustment but a historic opportunity to consolidate democratic transparency and institutional credibility. At the heart of this debate lies the issue of the real-time electronic transmission of polling unit results, a matter that […]
Sharing power sector’s subsidy burdens
The recent decision by the Federal Government to share the cost of paying electricity subsidies with the States and Local Government Areas, LGAs, is a consequential adjustment to the current realities in our power sector environment. It is another determined effort to reduce the parasitic dependence of sub-national governments on the centre. At a recent […]
