IMPR wins Africa’s top crisis communication award as Nigeria shines at SABRE 2026
Image Merchants Promotion Limited (IMPR), publishers of PRNigeria and Spokespersons Digest, has emerged as Africa’s Best Strategic Communication Agency in Crisis and Issues Management at the 2026 SABRE Africa Awards. The ceremony, held in Johannesburg, South Africa, took place on the sidelines of the Public Relations and Communication Association (PRCA) Conference, a shift from its […]
Let the opposition breathe
Democracy does not thrive on unanimity. It thrives on contestation, scrutiny, and the constant testing of power by opposing voices
Osun monarch urges youths to join Police Force
The Olojudo of Ido-Osun, Oba Olayinka Ishola, has called on youths in the southwest to consider careers in the Nigeria Police Force, especially with the ongoing recruitment exercise.
Lagos to host DealMakers AFRICA West Africa M&A awards
By Juliet Umeh DealMakers AFRICA has announced plans to host the West Africa edition of its Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A, Awards in Lagos, as part of efforts to recognise advisory firms driving corporate finance activities across the region. The awards, scheduled to hold in Lagos, will recognise advisory firms involved in mergers and acquisitions, equity […]
Eid-el-Fitr: Gov Otu felicitates Muslims, enjoins love, compassion
His Excellency, Bassey Otu, Governor of Cross River State, has extended warm felicitations to Muslim faithful across the state and Nigeria as they join millions of believers around the world to celebrate the joyous festival of Eid al-Fitr. In a goodwill message released by his Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, […]
Petition: Lagos Assembly assures AUATON drivers prompt action
By Ebunoluwa Sessou Lagos State House of Assembly has formally received a petition from members of the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON), Lagos Council, calling for urgent legislative intervention in the operations of ride-hailing companies within the State. The petition, supported by a peaceful demonstration, was led by the union’s spokesperson, Mr. […]
Eid-el-Fitr: Obasa calls for support for Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda
By Ebunoluwa Sessou As Muslims across Lagos and Nigeria celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr. Mudashiru Obasa, has extended warm greetings to the faithful, describing the festival as a season of joy, renewal, and gratitude. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Dave Agboola, Obasa described […]
NMO fixes April 2 symposium on creative economy financing
By Ebunoluwa Sessou NMO Management Ltd is set to hold its 3rd annual national Symposium & Easter Fest Parade (SEFP 2026) in Lagos, focusing on “Unlocking Access to Finance for Nigeria’s Creative Economy.” The event which is scheduled to hold on April 2 2026 at Mövenpick Hotel, Ikoyi, would feature a former Minister of Information, […]
Shippers’ Council urges dialogue as freight forwarders picket MSC over tariff hike
By Godwin Oritse The Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Akutah Pius, has urged freight forwarders to adopt dialogue as a constructive approach to resolving disputes, cautioning against industrial actions that could disrupt the nation’s economy. He made the appeal in response to the picketing of the offices of Mediterranean Shipping Company, […]
Former Reps member Johnson rewards 14 pupils with N100,000 grants in Oshodi-Isolo
By Esther Onyegbula Former member of the House of Representatives for Oshodi-Isolo Federal Constituency II, Engr. Ganiyu Johnson, has awarded educational grants of N100,000 each to 14 outstanding pupils from public primary schools across the constituency, fulfilling a pledge to promote academic excellence. Johnson, who was represented at the presentation ceremony by Aregbesola Ismail Olakunle, […]
Sanwo-Olu takes clean-up campaign to streets, restores sanitation exercise
By Esther Onyegbula On a humid Saturday morning in Lagos, where the rhythm of life rarely slows, an unexpected pause unfolded at Olosa Bus Stop.There, amid the blare of horns and the bustle of traders setting up for the day, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu bent slightly, broom in hand, sweeping refuse off a roadside. It was […]
One man can do it
By SUNNY IKHIOYA Nigerians have developed an ‘I don’t care ‘ attitude towards governance. You can call it apathy, but do you blame them? They have waited with indifference for the actualisation of the renewed hope agenda. Some of us have become incurable pessimists who do not believe anything good can come out of our […]
Landlords, residents protest planned demolition of Lagos community, allege land grab
By Esther Onyegbula Hundreds of landlords and residents in a Lagos community in Ojo area on Thursday staged a protest against an alleged plan by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, LAMATA, and associated agencies to demolish over 300 homes for a rail project, warning that the move could render thousands homeless. The protesters, who […]
IWD 2026: Water crisis denies millions of Nigerian women basic rights – WaterAid
By Chioma Obinna On this year’s International Women’s Day, WaterAid Nigeria has warned that Nigeria’s persistent water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) crisis is stripping millions of women and girls of their rights, dignity, and opportunities. The organisation called on government, development partners, and the private sector to take urgent and coordinated action to address what […]
Reno Omokri and Femi Fani-Kayode: A tale of two…friends
By DELE MOMODU I was going to ignore these two but later decided to respond to them just in case they think they could bully me into silence and submission. No. They can’t. They both have no credibility whatsoever. Together, they have expressed the worst views ever about Bola Tinubu that they will never be able to […]
To my brother, Bobby Dee
By FEMI FANI-KAYODE For my brother, Bobby Dee (Chief Dele Momodu), to compare President Bola Tinubu to General Sani Abacha and claim that he is a dictator suggests that he is suffering from a worrisome level of cognitive dissonance. I love Dele and God knows I have immense respect for him but he sounded drained, tired […]
