By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday declared Chief Toyin Amuzu as its flag bearer for the Abeokuta South Federal Constituency seat ahead of the 2027 general elections. Amuzu emerged unopposed during the party’s primary election held at the PDP State Secretariat, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, with party […]

By Esther Onyegbula Founder of Gemba Hotels & Resorts, Joe Enobong, has said the future of Nigeria’s hospitality industry lies in “experience-led infrastructure” that combines luxury, wellness, creativity and culture, as the firm moves to position itself as a lifestyle and creative ecosystem rather than a traditional hotel business. Enobong, who disclosed this in an […]

By Olayinka Latona Education stakeholders have called for urgent and coordinated reforms to rescue Nigeria’s struggling education sector, warning that the country risks deeper social, moral and economic crises if quality learning continues to decline. The call was made at a symposium organised to mark the 55th anniversary of St. Augustine College of Education (PROJECT […]

By Chris Onuoha Chief Emeka Agba, a business mogul and presidential aspirant under the platform of Young Progressive Party (YPP) have taken a swipe on the failures of the current Nigeria leadership, stating that what the country need is visionary and purposeful leadership that can build people, industries, create opportunities, and secure the future of […]

By Chris Onuoha A former prominent member of African Democratic Congress(ADC), in Ebonyi State, Chief Nelson Ahamefula Akuma has explained the reason why he had to leave the party he helped to make formidable. Speaking in an interview with the media, he said that he had hoped that ADC would be the vehicle that would […]

…says borrowing not the problem, but corruption in use of loans By Olayinka Latona LAGOS – The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Dr. Alfred Adewale Martins, has declared that any government unable to protect the lives and property of citizens has no moral right to remain in power, insisting that security is the primary […]

*FG targets duty cuts to boost local paper production By Nkiruka Nnorom The Federal Government has commenced moves to address fiscal barriers crippling Nigeria’s paper mill industry with plans to review duties on imported inputs as part of efforts to boost local production and save an estimated N250 billion annually. Minister of State for Industry, […]

By Dayo Johnson Akure Youths and women of the All Progressives Congress in Odigbo have called on the party leadership not to tamper with the outcome of the House of Representatives primary held last Saturday. The supporters converged on Odigbo, headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area, insisting that the votes cast must be protected and […]

The Executive Committee, Diamonds and members of Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Nigeria have congratulated their President, Dr. (Mrs.) Odunayo Ani, ACA, FCTI, on her conferment of the prestigious Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) Merit Award in the Members’ Diamond Category, describing the recognition as a fitting tribute to a distinguished […]

A new era of elevated live music is set to redefine the Lagos nightlife as Dulles Restaurant/Lounge, in strategic partnership with Inspiro Productions

By Nkiruka Nnorom Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos, Ms Yan Yuqing, has said that the decision by Beijing to eliminate tariffs for 53 African countries is a concrete demonstration of its principles of sincerity, real results, amity, and good faith in Africa. Speaking at the Lagos Forum marking 70 years […]

The 1970s to the 1990s were some of the most pitiless seasons in Nigeria.  Except for a four-year interregnum, the military was in power and, it was brutal. In the mid-1970s, the seemingly genial General Yakubu Jack Gowon had radical activists like Edwin Madunagu and Tony Engurube detained without trial.  But the Murtala-Obasanjo regime that succeeded  Gowon […]

By Adesina Wahab A student of Grundtvig International Secondary School, Oba, Anambra State, Michael Offorkile, has emerged as the 5th highest scorer in this year’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, with a score of 367. In a statement, the school praised Offorkile’s performance, saying it reflects the strong academic foundation and training given to him […]

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By Adesina Wahab The bid by Hon. Sharafadeen Aweyeti to emerge as the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate for the House of Assembly seat for Yewa North 1 (Isokan State Constituency), has received a big boost with his endorsement by the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun. The approval by Governor Abiodun did not come in […]