Lagos Diaspora for Hamzat 2027 hails Obanikoro’s appointment as Campaign DG
The political landscape ahead of the 2027 Lagos State gubernatorial race gained significant momentum this week as a political group, The Lagos Diaspora for Hamzat 2027, has hailed the appointment of Senator Musiliu Obanikoro as the Director General of Dr. Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat’s campaign organisation. The appointment, which has been met with enthusiasm by supporters […]
Africa Day festival champions heritage preservation, economic growth
By Esther Onyegbula Culture and heritage can serve as powerful tools for tourism promotion, economic development and stronger international partnerships, speakers at the Africa Day 2026 Cultural Hangout Festival have said. The festival, held at the Crowne Plaza Manchester City Centre on Saturday, brought together speakers, artists, entrepreneurs and community stakeholders from Africa and the […]
QNET backs NSCDC crackdown on human trafficking, fraud in Lagos
By Juliet Umeh Global wellness and lifestyle-focused direct selling company, QNET, has commended the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, for its recent operation in Lagos State that led to the rescue of several individuals and the arrest of suspects allegedly involved in human trafficking, unlawful detention and fraudulent activities. The company, while reacting […]
Real Warri Pikin holds ‘In My Element’ Dallas, Houston tour
By Ayo Onikoyi Real Warri Pikin has successfully concluded the American leg of her highly anticipated “In My Element” Tour, with two remarkable shows in Dallas and Houston, Texas, further cementing her reputation as one of Africa’s most celebrated entertainers. The tour brought together audiences from across the United States for evenings filled with laughter, […]
RASMED hosts int’l partner, Maya Inc to deepen healthcare collaboration in Nigeria
Rhema Africa Solutions Medical Equipment (RASMED), a leading provider of healthcare equipment solutions in Nigeria, has hosted its international partner, Maya Inc., as part of efforts aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery, medical technology solutions, and international collaboration within the healthcare sector. The visit, which took place at the company’s Lagos office, marked another milestone in […]
PIND deepens peace-building, conflict prevention systems in N’Delta communities
By Tunde Oso The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) has intensified efforts to strengthen peace-building, grievance management, and community resilience systems across Host Community Development Trusts (HCDTs) in Delta State through a series of targeted capacity-building workshops. The intervention brought together Peacebuilding Committee members of the Egbema-OPUDIS, Agbonu Ogulagha Ibe, and […]
The Trybe makes bold entry into Nollywood with ‘I Find the Defendant’
An emerging Nigerian film production company, The Trybe, has announced the completion of its debut short film, I Find the Defendant…, a courtroom drama that examines issues of fame, power, consent and justice. Set in Lagos, the film tells the story of a Grammy-nominated Nigerian jazz star whose career is thrown into turmoil after he […]
NDDC Finance Director bags doctorate degree in Disaster Risk Management
By Nnasom David The Director of Finance and Accounts of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Kunemofa Asu, has been awarded a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Disaster Risk Management by the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT). The degree was conferred during the university’s 36th Combined Convocation Ceremony held on Saturday at the […]
S’South Media Week: Buzz Africa wins PR Agency of the Year
The South-South Media Week hosted in Port Harcourt, Rivers state has awarded Buzz Africa PR as PR Agency of the Year award. The award, in recognition of the agency’s outstanding deliverables in PR and media communications in the region was received by the firm’s youthful Chief Executive Officer, Miracle Vincent. Vincent said Buzz Africa PR […]
2027: Shallow Waters seeks greater inclusion for women, persons with disabilities
By Paul Olayemi The Shallow Waters Humanitarian Association has called on political stakeholders, government institutions, and Nigerians to promote greater participation of women and persons living with disabilities in the country’s political process ahead of the 2027 General Elections. In a public sensitization statement, the President and Founder of the association, Dr. Smiles Oghoghosa Abusomwan, […]
Foundations reward outstanding students, schools in knowledge competition
By Matthew Johnson The Reel Foundation, in partnership with Dolly Children Foundation, has successfully concluded the second edition of the Ultimate Mind Challenge (UMC) 2.0, a vibrant educational competition aimed at nurturing intellectual growth, confidence, and academic excellence among primary school pupils. The event featured keenly contested sessions in Spelling Bee, Scrabble, and Chess, bringing […]
