Octogenarian killed by own artisans after ransom demand in Delta
By Egufe Yafugborhi ASABA—When 80-year-old Peter Keborkwu hired a building artisan, 32-year-old Alex Kehinde, to renovate one of his properties about a month ago, he had no idea he was digging his own grave. That seemingly routine transaction cost him his life. Police in Delta State said the incident occurred at Ogwashi Ukwu, the headquarters […]
PAU 22nd inaugural lecture: Prof. Iheanachor lists strategies for value creation in Africa’s digital space
By Elizabeth Osayande & Ifunanya Ndigwe Professor of Strategic Management at Pan-Atlantic University, Professor Nkemdilim Ezenwa Iheanachor, has advised African businesses to transition from traditional, solo operations to dynamic digital ecosystems to remain relevant and competitive. Professor Iheanachor gave this advice while delivering the 22nd Inaugural Lecture of the university, titled “From Firms to Ecosystems: […]
The graceful bows of Adeboye’s violinist maestro
Hollow timbres from Adeyemi Timileyin Adeboye’s violin shook the room that night as he led the solo deep worship session at the Living Seed Church, in Manchester, UK.
60 years of waiting ends as Bayelsa communities celebrate road inauguration
By Samuel Oyadongha OPOROMA—For six decades, the people of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, Bayelsa State’s largest council and one of Nigeria’s biggest waited in vain. Last Friday, their patience finally paid off. President Bola Tinubu personally inaugurated the long-awaited Yenagoa-Oporoma road and also virtually, the Sagbama-Ekeremor road. The projects link remote communities in Southern […]
Nestlé Nigeria taps Qing Madi to drive youth-centric campaign, deepen cultural connection
By Chioma Obinna To strengthen its appeal among younger consumers, seasoning giant MAGGI has enlisted fast-rising Nigerian music star Qing Madi as the face of its new campaign, “Me & MAGGI, So Good Together.”The initiative, unveiled by Nestlé Nigeria in Lagos, underscores the brand’s strategic pivot toward Gen Z audiences, reflecting shifting consumer lifestyles where […]
When science exists but care fails: Nigeria’s primary healthcare in crisis
Twenty eight-year-old Aisha Sani went into labour in a small community on the outskirts of Benue, only to find the nearest primary healthcare centre locked no nurse, no midwife, and no drugs.
