The political atmosphere at the Oyo State Secretariat of Allied Peoples’ Movement came alive on Monday as Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo officially picked the party’s nomination form to contest for the Oyo Central Senatorial District seat, amid cheers from party members, supporters, and political associates who thronged the venue. The event, held in Ibadan, was marked […]

By Dapo Akinrefon A governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ogun State, Mr Abayomi Hunye, has said that he has not stepped down, denying that he was neither suspended nor expelled from the party at the ward level. Hunye, who hails from Ogun West Senatorial District, also said the […]

By Precious Enaike Eko Hotels & Suites marked its 50th anniversary with an Africa Legacy Summit that brought together policymakers, diplomats, tourism stakeholders, business leaders and creatives to examine the future of African culture, hospitality and tourism. Held over two days at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos, the summit was themed “Reimagining the Future […]

By Jimoh Babatunde The All Progressives Congress (APC) has cleared former Cross River State Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Oden Ewa, alongside seven other aspirants to participate in the party’s senatorial primaries scheduled to hold across the country today.The clearance followed the screening exercise conducted by the party’s National Organising Secretary (NOS).Ewa was […]

By Paul  A. Obi Nigeria’s democratic journey has produced many politicians, many campaigners, and many rhetoricians. What it has produced far less frequently are individuals whose lives demonstrate sustained competence in administration, finance, institution-building, and national cohesion anchored on strong character and integrity before seeking political power. This is especially in  a nation burdened by insecurity, […]

By Moshood Oshunfurewa There is a certain tragedy in watching a nation articulate its own contradictions in public. When Minister of Finance Taiwo Oyedele stood before the 28th Annual Tax Conference of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria and declared that “Nigeria cannot continue to finance development primarily through borrowing,” the statement landed with the […]

By Abdullahi Oladimeji Kwara State is approaching a critical political transition at a time of increasing national uncertainty, economic pressure, security challenges, and rising political volatility across Nigeria. This is not an ordinary succession cycle. It is a defining moment that requires discipline, strategic thinking, institutional maturity, and a leadership choice capable of preserving stability while expanding […]

By Stephen Adewale The Faculty of Arts, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, will on Monday, 25 May 2026, host a landmark Postgraduate Workshop designed to strengthen the research, writing, publishing, grant-seeking, and digital capacities of postgraduate students in the humanities. Convened under the theme “Advancing Humanities Research,” the workshop brings together distinguished scholars and facilitators to […]

The Nigerian film industry may be on the verge of a major distribution shake-up as eTheater officially unveiled a new digital distribution model aimed at giving filmmakers greater control, higher earnings, and direct access to global audiences. The platform, known as the Electronic Theater (eTheater), was introduced by eTheater CEO, God’sgift Irabor, in partnership with […]

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have been urged to publish their investigative reports on the alleged diversion of local government funds in Ogun State. A Civil Society Organisation (CSO), Lygel Youths & Leadership Initiative (LYLI), which made […]

By Juliet Umeh  As part of efforts to tackle the growing challenge of out-of-school children in Nigeria, PalmPay has announced a strategic partnership with the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board, LASUBEB, to recognise and reward high-performing pupils in selected public schools across Lagos State. The initiative is aimed at encouraging academic excellence, supporting families, […]

By Jimitota Onoyume Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Care Centre for Sustainable Development (CCFSD), a non governmental organization, has drummed support for the election of Chief Mulade Sheriff for the Warri Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives on the platform of the National Democratic Congress, NDC. The group in its statement […]

Mr Olumuyiwa Adu, an aspirant in the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary election for Ondo Central, says any unpopular candidate imposed on the party would struggle to win the 2027 general election. Adu said this during an interview with newsmen on Monday in Akure while reacting to alleged intimidation by suspected political thugs’. “The […]

By Juliet Umeh  As Nigeria works to strengthen its digital economy, industry stakeholders say the low participation of women in technology remains a major barrier to innovation and talent growth. To address this gap, Africa’s all-in-one financial ecosystem, Moniepoint, has partnered with Google Developer Group Lagos and Women Techmakers Lagos to equip women with practical […]

By Matthew Johnson APC Youth Network West Africa (APCYN-WA) has honoured Nigerian cyclist and youth advocate, MC Jekabeche, following his successful bicycle expedition from Nigeria to Ghana. The journey, according to the group, is aimed at inspiring young people across West Africa to embrace civic responsibility and purposeful engagement. The reception, held at the APCYN-WA […]