By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has inaugurated the newly constructed Ihovbor/Benin and Ihovbor/Ajaokuta 330kV Turn-In-Turn-Out transmission lines in Edo State which it said would be able to evacuate additional 600 megawatt of electricity into the national grid. Speaking during the inauguration at the Ihovbor Transmission Substation in Benin […]

Tinubu was recently in Kenya. There, he blamed the world for the plight of the African child. He said if the African child could be sure of one sandwich or egg a day, they wouldn’t be fearful of education. Tinubu’s grammatical issues aside, he appears to be losing touch with reality. Tinubu doesn’t need to make his […]

Afrobeats singer-songwriter Oscar Blonde Azzun, known professionally as Oscar Bankz, has signed a deal with Astra Luvian Music Worldwide Limited, a South African label focused on talent development, music innovation, and global expansion.

By Peter Egwuatu Key stakeholders in Nigeria’s financial sector, such as the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers, CIS, Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX and other capital market operators have called for stronger indigenous participation, enhanced professionalism and deeper reforms in the nation’s capital market as Financial Trust Company (FTC) Nigeria Limited marked […]

By Pius Ayinor The new coach of Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, David Fizdale, has spoken of his excitement and readiness for the new job. The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) announced the American as the new head coach of D’Tigers last weekend. Fizdale, who spoke via an exclusive interview with M4STV (m4stv.com), said he is busy […]

The 2025/2026 Nigerian Professional Football League season rounds off May 24, 2026. It would have been this weekend but postponed to allow Federation Cup matches hold. However, it’s been 36 years since the mission to lift Nigerian football was embarked upon from where it was for 30 years after Independence.  It was in 1990 that […]

By Peter EgwuatuBerger Paints Nigeria Plc led the gainers’ chart on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) at the weekend after its share price jumped by 55.57 per cent to close at N168.95 from an opening price of N108.60, amid heightened investor demand driven by the company’s strong earnings performance and attractive dividend outlook.Investor sentiment around […]

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a step” These were the words of one of Nigeria’s finest quarter-milers, Patience Okon-George, who anchored Team Nigeria’s 4x400m squad to continental victory in Accra, the Ghanaian capital.

By Imade Osagie To be very direct, we should from the beginning highlight the significance of Edo South voting population in the overall scheme of things ahead of the forthcoming General Election, and therefore pertinent that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) work very hard in presenting a candidate that can verifiably, deliver come election […]

One of the functions of foundations is to keep alive the memories of the persons around whose personality and professional achievements the foundation was established

By Peter Egwuatu Despite prevailing global economic uncertainties, the Nigerian capital market has continued to demonstrate strong resilience and steady growth, driven by rising investor confidence, improved regulatory transparency, and increasing domestic participation, says Mr. SehindeAdenagbe, Chairman, Association of Stockbroking Houses of Nigeria, ASHONSpeaking to Vanguard, in an interview, Adenagbe said: “The Nigerian capital market […]

The death of Alex Ekubo at 40 has once again thrown Nollywood into mourning. But beyond the grief, it has sparked a deeper conversation about how celebrity culture, emotional connection, and public perception are reshaping the way Nigerians respond to tragedy in the entertainment industry.

By Ifunanya Ndigwe BudgIT and Civic Hive have officially opened the nomination portal for the 2026 edition of the Active Citizens Awards to recognise and celebrate Nigerians who have shown exceptional commitment to civic engagement and participatory governance. The announcement was made during a press briefing in Lagos on May 14, where organisers revealed that […]

By Lawani Mikairu The Housing Development Advocacy Network ,HDAN, has called on the Abia State government to respect and obey the subsisting court order concerning the disputed Ogwumabiri land and suspend any further activities relating to the proposed Motor Park/Railway Station pending full legal resolution of the matter. In a statement signed by the Executive […]

By Benjamin Njoku The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) approved and classified 304 films between January and April 2026, marking continued growth in Nigeria’s film industry and reinforcing the Board’s commitment to effective regulation. The figure represents an increase from the 267 films classified during the same period in 2025. In the first […]