Perspectives on America-Iran and other wars
By Sunny Ikhioya It was meant to be a short, shock and awe operation. Attack Ukraine, establish a Russian domination, effect a change in the leadership and stop North Atlantic Treaty Organization, NATO,from gaining a foothold in the territory. The invasion took place on February 24, 2022. It is a clear four years and three months […]
Mandela’s 1990 Lagos visit returns to spotlight in new HSPACA documentary
By Henry Obetta The Curator of the Hakeem Shitta Photo Archives and Cultural Centre, Esther Oladimeji, on Wednesday, disclosed that the organisation would release a documentary commemorating former South African’s President, Nelson Mandela’s 1990 visit to Nigeria. Oladimeji, in a chat with newsmen in Lagos, she stated that the documentary marked the 36th anniversary of […]
You paid good money for that skincare product – Are you sure it’s real?
What the Nigerian skincare consumer needs is not more warnings. They need a supply chain they can actually trust
BMONI, Mastercard team up to unlock instant card access for consumers in Nigeria
…Introduces Naira, US Dollar virtual, physical cards for seamless cross-border transactions Mastercard and BMONI, an AI-powered financial platform focused on simplifying access to money, have announced a collaboration to introduce a new generation of virtual and physical payment cards designed to enable seamless local and global transactions for consumers in Nigeria. Powered by Mastercard’s global […]
APC chieftains, residents back Adedayo, Musbau for another term
By Esther Onyegbula Stakeholders in Apapa Iganmu Local Council Development Area on Wednesday endorsed the member representing Apapa Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Adedayo Samuel, and Lagos State House of Assembly member, Musbau Lawal, for a second term ahead of the 2027 general elections. The endorsement was announced during a strategic stakeholders’ meeting […]
Why Keir Starmer can’t resign now – Peter Oboh
Peter Oboh, has said calls for the United Kingdom, UK’s Prime Minister, Keir Starmer to resign were mistimed
School of Eloquence shatters Guinness World Record with 480-hour speech marathon
By Adesina Wahab In a historic triumph of intellect, endurance and seamless organisation, the School of Eloquence has officially broken the Guinness World Record for “The Longest Speech Marathon by a Team”. The marathon, titled “20 Days of Eloquence, Nigeria speaks to the world” ran continuously from April 1 to April 21, 2026, in Lagos, Nigeria. […]
Facebook spotlights African cinema in ‘Made by Africa, loved by the world’ campaign
By Juliet Umeh Meta has launched the sixth edition of its pan-African campaign, “Made by Africa, loved by the world,” with a focus on promoting African cinema and storytelling ahead of Africa Day on May 25. The campaign, unveiled through Facebook, seeks to celebrate African filmmakers, actors and content creators whose works are gaining global […]
Platform schools bags N2.5m as Ecobank chess championship winner
By Esther Onyegbula Platform Schools, Ipaja, Lagos, has emerged winner of the 2026 Ecobank National Schools’ Team Chess Championship, clinching the coveted title for the third time in the history of the competition.The school carted home the star prize of N2.5 million after defeating strong competition from across the country at the third edition of […]
Cultural festivals catalyst for devt — Gani Adams, Tobun
By Dapo Akinrefon, LAGOS THE Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, yesterday, urged state and local governments, as well as traditional rulers across the South-West to support the revival and sustenance of cultural festivals. He made the call while emphasising the dual spiritual and economic benefits of cultural festivals at the 2026 edition […]
Tinubu Support Group empowers Badagry traders, artisans with tools ahead of 2027 polls
By Esther Onyegbula A pro-President Bola Tinubu support group, Ijesha 4 PBAT, in collaboration with the City Boy Movement, on Tuesday empowered traders, artisans and residents of Badagry area of Lagos State with working tools and food items as part of efforts to boost support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election. […]
