By Innocent Anaba The legal battle over the regulation of airtime lending services took a dramatic turn, yesterday, as a contempt warning was issued against the leadership of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, even as the Federal High Court in Lagos fixed May 15, 2026, for hearing in the substantive suit. In […]

By EJIRO OFOYE  In recent times, Nigeria’s political space  has increasingly taken on the character of a staged performance—one where outcomes appear predetermined long before the curtain rises. Across party lines, endorsements—often loud, orchestrated, and strategically choreographed—have begun to replace what should be the very soul of democracy: competitive, transparent, and credible primaries. What is […]

By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Benue State, and former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Michael Aondoakaa, SAN, has promised to run an inclusive administration that will actively engage young people in the development of the state if elected governor in the forthcoming election. Aondoakaa […]

By Josephine Agbonkhese The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has formally endorsed a partnership with Uplifting Youths Through Agriculture (UYOTA), a youth-focused non-governmental organization, to combat drug abuse through agriculture-driven empowerment and sensitization campaigns. In an official letter dated May 5, 2026, addressed to Princess Afoma Ojei-Adigwe, Founder and President of UYOTA, the NDLEA […]

By Gift Chapi-Odekina Pupils of L.E.A. Primary School, Jahi Kado- Kuchi in the Federal Capital Territory received a boost on Thursday as the Rotary Club of Abuja City, in partnership with non-governmental organisations, distributed school materials and other essentials to support less privileged children and encourage school attendance. The outreach, described as part of the […]

By Nnasom David Students and education stakeholders gathered at the University of Abuja on May 2, 2026, for the fourth edition of “French Up Your Career,” an initiative organised by the French Embassy in Nigeria to promote the role of the French language in academic and professional development. The event, held under the “Bilingual and […]

By Nnasom David South South Media Week (SSMW) 2026 is set to begin this weekend in Port Harcourt, with organisers positioning the event as a platform to address economic challenges and opportunities in the Niger Delta. The two-day conference, scheduled for May 8 and 9, will take place at The Grace Place on Evo Road […]

By Ayo Onikoyi The internationally acclaimed comedy adventure The Fisherman, written and directed by award-winning filmmaker Zoey Martinson, arrives in cinemas across Nigeria on May 15, 2026, bringing with it global recognition, a celebrated homecoming, and standout Nigerian talent. Fresh off its world premiere at the 81st Venice International Film Festival, where it won the […]

…pledges inclusive representation By Nnasom David Tein T.S. Jack-Rich on Wednesday in Abuja submitted his expression of interest and nomination forms on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to contest for the Senate seat representing Rivers West Senatorial District of Rivers State. Jack-Rich said his decision to join the race was driven by […]

Convener of Great Grace Ministries Int’l Calls for Peace, Protection of Foreign Nationals, and Urgent Government Action Apostle Edith Grace, the General Overseer of Great Grace Ministries International, popularly known as the Woman of Great Grace, has announced a special welfare and intercessory prayer programme in South Africa over the rising cases of xenophobic attacks […]

Mamman, who served in the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, was found complicit in the illegal diversion of public funds totalling about ₦33.8 billion.

By Jimitota Onoyume A leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Delta state, Chief Ejaife Omizu Odebala ,has resigned his membership of the party citing shrinking space for constructive engagement and lack of internal democracy , for his action. Odebala who was a former Commissioner in the state and ex-member of the Delta state […]

By Peter Duru, Makurdi Ambassador Lilian Ofiebor, a frontline female aspirant for the Otukpo/Ohimini Federal Constituency seat in the 2027 general elections, on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has declared that “power is never gifted, it is claimed by those bold enough to rise,” as she formally entered the race and rallied […]

Cynthia made history as the first Nigerian at the Oxford Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment, and is a member of Linacre College

By Kingsley Adegboye Following the need for intelligence gathering which is fast becoming the backbone of effective policing, Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), has introduced dedicated phone numbers with which Lagosians can inform the LSSTF whenever they are under distress, as modern security frameworks such as CCTVs, phone cameras, Ray-Bans, and so on don’t […]