Africa Day 2026: Nigeria has obligations to Africans, by Owei Lakemfa
Six days after the October 1, 1960 independence of Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, Prime Minister Abubakar Tafawa-Balewa stood before the United Nations, UN. The historical mission of Nigeria he said, is to develop Africa, the continent which gave birth to humanity and modern civilization. The date was October 7, 1960 in the hallowed chambers of the […]
FG, AGILE advocate fresh lens on girls’ stories with Madubi
By Juliet Ebirim “Madubi,” the Hausa word for mirror, took centre stage in Lagos as education stakeholders, media professionals and communication experts gathered to examine how girls and women are represented in society and why those narratives matter beyond the headlines. The media campaign, launched by the Federal Ministry of Education and the Adolescent Girls […]
Enegix petitions EFCC, ICPC over dispute on Ebonyi road project
By Emmanuel Elebeke Enegix Construction JV PMCC Ltd has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, over a dispute surrounding its Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project, RAAMP, contract in Ebonyi State. Addressing journalists at a press conference, the company said it was […]
Power balancing, inclusiveness key to Abia North Senate race – Group
By Lawani Mikairu Abia Indigenes for Equality , AIE , a group of political stakeholders in Abia North Senatorial District, has intensified calls for inclusiveness, equity and fair representation ahead of the 2027 senatorial contest under the Labour Party (LP). The group, in a statement by its President, Comrade Chukwuemeka Eze, warned against the concentration […]
Tinubu sweeps Sokoto APC presidential primary with 301,000 votes as Gov Aliyu announces results
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sokoto State on Saturday conducted its presidential primary election across the 23 local government areas of the state, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu emerging overwhelmingly victorious in the exercise described by party officials as peaceful, transparent and credible. The Sokoto State Governor, Ahmad Aliyu […]
Orekoya thanks Somolu residents for renewed mandate, promises greater service
By Adesina Wahab The lawmaker representing Somolu Constituency 01 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Abiodun Orekoya, has expressed heartfelt appreciation to residents of the constituency following his reelection for another term, describing the victory as a reflection of the people’s trust and confidence in his leadership. Orekoya, who secured victory at the […]
