Why Atiku Abubakar will never be president (2), by Ochereome Nnanna
Most people say that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has vied for president of Nigeria six times over 30 years (1993 – 2023). For me, it’s seven times. In 2003 when he was President Olusegun Obasanjo’s deputy, his failed “Mandela Option”, aimed at limiting Obasanjo to one term, was meant to clear the way for him […]
Nigeria’s first Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony announced
By Emmanuel Okogba The Lyrics Hall of Fame and Museum Foundation (LHMFF) has announced Nigeria’s inaugural Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, scheduled to take place in Lagos in 2027. The historic event, described as Africa’s first of its kind, will be held during the week of World Music Day on Friday, June 19, 2027, […]
Truckers, operators clash as Apapa gridlock returns
FRESH concerns have emerged over the return of the Apapa gridlock as key stakeholders in the maritime and logistics sector passed the buck over the persistent congestion choking access roads to the country’s busiest ports.
Minister unveils revised gender policy to boost agrifood inclusivity
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – THE Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen Abubakar Kyari, Tuesday, expressed optimism that with the official launch of the ‘Revised National Gender Policy on Agrifood Systems Transformation for Nigeria, NGPAST, and its Strategic Plan of Action for 2025-2030, will deepen agrifood systems in the country. Kyari, who was represented […]
Danladi honored among iconic personalities of year 2026 in Lagos
Akubor Tennyson Danladi has been officially recognized as one of the 100 Iconic Personalities of the Year 2026, a prestigious honor celebrating Africa’s most influential leaders, innovators, and changemakers. The recognition was conferred during a high-profile summit and gala held at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island.Organized by Iconic International Holdings in partnership with the […]
Africa’s New Era of Cardiac Innovation: How Dr. Fidélio Sitefane Is Transforming Heart Care in Mozambique
Across much of Africa, access to advanced cardiovascular care remains limited, with many patients relying on temporary humanitarian missions or expensive overseas referrals for life-saving treatment. In Mozambique, however, one physician has helped fundamentally change that reality. Dr. Fidélio Sitefane has emerged as one of Southern Africa’s leading cardiovascular specialists and among the few African […]
