By Esther Onyegbula Stakeholders in Lagos have thrown their weight behind the State Commissioner of Police, Fatai Tijani, as he steps up efforts to curb cult-related violence through strengthened community policing and sustained engagement across flashpoints. The endorsement came as the Ezendigbo of Ijegun Ijeododo, Eze Chika Nwokedi, commended the police chief’s proactive security approach […]

By TUNDE RAHMAN The dust may not have fully settled on the conventions of what is gradually emerging as the three main political parties in the country, the All Progressives Congress, African Democratic Congress and Peoples Democratic Party, gearing up for the fast-approaching 2027 elections.  Yet, somehow, the unfolding fallouts of those conventions remind me of […]

Ikeja Electric has reaffirmed its commitment to community health and wellbeing with targeted Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) interventions in Abule – Egba and Odogunyan communities to mark the 2026 World Malaria Day themed, “Driven to end malaria: Now we can. Now we must.” The initiative focused on raising awareness and improving access to basic health […]

In a bold move to address growing concerns around financial stability and wealth sustainability, LIFEPAGE has announced the 2026 edition of the Global Wealth Creation Summit (GWCS), a one-day virtual summit designed to equip participants with practical frameworks for building and retaining wealth in today’s volatile economic climate.

Across markets in Nigeria, shoppers’ decisions are made in seconds. A mother reaching for a packet of noodles, a bottle of cooking oil, and a loaf of bread, does not check the sodium levels, trans fats or sugar content.

THE Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Monday said it has intercepted a shipment of controlled pharmaceutical drugs, including tramadol, on the Benin-Lagos Expressway.

•Trains 72 journalists, rolls out ‘EasyPay’ to ease enrolment By Sola Ogundipe, Chioma Obinna & Olasukanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government on Monday said it has intensified enforcement of its compulsory health insurance scheme, ILERA EKO, shifting focus to healthcare providers and service delivery even as it expands access through new payment options and aggressive […]

The Institute of Information Management (IIM) Global Network has ended its Australia Annual Conference, Induction and Investiture Ceremony with the theme “AI-Driven Transformation: Strengthening Public Trust, Ethics, and Data Resilience in a Digital Australia” in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The one-day conference that held on Saturday, April 11, 2026 was attended by global thought leaders, senior […]

Members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, have threatened to embark on indefinite strike on Friday, May 1,2026 if the federal government fails to conclude its negotiation with the union.

By Henry Obetta Former Executive Chairman of Etsako East Local Government Council, Benedicta Attoh, has congratulated the Edo State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Emperor Jarrett Tenebe, on the successful completion of his Law programme at Baze University, Abuja. Attoh, in a congratulatory message described the achievement as a reflection of Tenebe’s “determination […]

Community chiefs and stakeholders of Tuomo Kingdom in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State have unanimously adopted Thompson Robert Fuoye as their sole candidate for the Burutu Federal Constituency seat in the 2027 House of Representatives election.

By Nnasom David Celebration Church International (CCI) has announced plans to open a new campus in the Akpajo area of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, as part of its ongoing expansion across Nigeria. The church disclosed that the inaugural service for the new campus, CCI Akpajo, will hold on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Atwill Event […]

Nigerian fashion brand THE DIAMEN has officially unveiled its new bespoke showroom, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s evolution and continued growth within the country’s premium fashion space. Founded by fashion entrepreneur Odia Ehidiamen, THE DIAMEN has built a reputation for crafting refined, tailor-made outfits, specializing in kaftans, suits, and custom pieces designed for […]

In practical terms, Cabo Verde is positioning itself as a link between its diaspora and its domestic economy

By Adeola Badru The Chief Executive Officer of CashBox fintech, Sydney Aigbogun, has called on Nigerians to embrace a culture of savings and financial discipline amid prevailing economic challenges. Aigbogun made the call while speaking with journalists on the growing adoption of the company’s “Vault” savings plan, which he said has been driven by changing […]