Davido for honours on Black Music Walk of Fame amid music break announcement
By Benjamin Njoku David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has been named among the 2026 inductees into the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame in Atlanta — a major global honour that further highlights Afrobeats’ growing influence on the world stage. The Nigerian superstar joins an elite lineup that includes Atlanta rap icon Ludacris, […]
US to revoke passports of parents owing child support
The United States Department of State says it will begin revoking the passports of parents who owe large amounts of unpaid child support.
Nigeria, Africa seek stronger migration governance at UN forum
By Juliet Umeh Nigeria has called for stronger global cooperation, practical migration systems and increased investment in migrant protection and diaspora engagement at the just concluded International Migration Review Forum, IMRF 2026, held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Speaking on behalf of Nigeria and the African Group during high-level sessions of the […]
Group demands release of influencer ‘Justice Crack’
By Efe Onodjae The Foundation for Digital Justice has called on the Federal Government to immediately discontinue the prosecution of social media influencer, Justice Chidiebere, popularly known as “Justice Crack,” over his comments on the welfare conditions of Nigerian soldiers. In a statement signed by Festus Ogun, Senior Counsel, Foundation for Digital Justice and issued […]
Traditional rulers, Afon stakeholders back Akingbade’s 2027 Assembly bid
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Stakeholders across Afon town and other communities in Imeko-Afon local government area of Ogun State have unanimously endorsed the member representing Imeko-Afon State Constituency in the Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Jemili Adigun Akingbade, for another term, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The endorsement was contained in a statement […]
I never promised to fix power grid in three months — Tegbe
“Our attention has been drawn to inaccurate media reports alleging that the Honourable Minister-designate, Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, promised to fix Nigeria’s power grid within three months. This claim is a clear misrepresentation of his remarks,” the statement said.
NMA NEC reaffirms recognition of Saheed as Lagos Chairman, elects Omoti president
By Chioma Obinna The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, has formally recognised Dr. Babajide Kehinde Saheed as the chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the association, ending weeks of controversy over leadership in the state branch. Meanwhile, the association had elected new national officers to steer its affairs for the 2026–2028 tenure, with Dr. Afekhide […]
UniAbuja Prof designs AI-powered Thesis writing system for academics, students
Abuja: A University of Abuja scholar, Professor Isaiah Ilo, has developed a new AI-powered system to help academics and students in writing their theses and dissertations with ease and confidence.
Nigeria’s democracy active, not consolidating – Report
By Gabriel Ewepu Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI) has released a major assessment indicating that Nigeria’s democracy remains active but is failing to consolidate into a mature and effective system. The report, titled ‘The 2025 State of Democracy in Nigeria Report’, was presented on Tuesday by KDI Executive Director, […]
Kano gov submits APC nomination form
Gov Yusuf of Kano State has formally submitted his nomination form to the National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja as the party’s sole candidate for the 2027 governorship election in the state.
Transcorp Plc excites shareholders with ₦20.3 billion dividend at 20th AGM
Lagos, Nigeria – May 8, 2026 – Transnational Corporation Plc (“Transcorp Group” or the “Company”) (NGX: TRANSCORP), Africa’s leading listed conglomerate with strategic investments in power, hospitality and energy, has declared a total dividend of ₦20,323,995,148, representing ₦2.00 per share to its shareholders, at its 20th Annual General Meeting (AGM), held at the new state-of-the-art […]
