The $498.8m fund to fight Ebola
The world has mobilised nearly half a billion dollars to fight the Ebola outbreak gripping Central Africa, yet this “victory” comes with the bitter taste of African inadequacy. Africa secured $498.8 million in pledges, barely $20 million short of the $519 million needed, but the cruel irony is that most of this money came from […]
Tobacco firms targeting Nigerian youths, health experts, CSOs warn
By Chioma Obinna Health experts and Civil Society Organisations have raised alarm over what they described as “aggressive tactics” by tobacco and nicotine companies to lure Nigerian youths into addiction through flavoured products, influencer marketing, and social media promotions. The warning came during a World No Tobacco Day 2026 press briefing organised by the Nigerian […]
Judiciary Rot: Mekwunye demands sanctions for corrupt judges, electoral justice reforms
By Henry Ojelu Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Dr. Charles Mekwunye, has called for sweeping reforms in Nigeria’s judiciary and electoral adjudication system, warning that judicial compromise remains one of the gravest threats to the country’s democracy. Mekwunye spoke as keynote speaker at the 2026 Law Week of the Nigerian Bar Association Agbor Branch themed, “Future […]
HR Paddy launches AI-powered recruitment platform
By Juliet Umeh HR technology company HR Paddy has officially launched its AI-powered recruitment platform designed to help businesses simplify and accelerate their hiring processes. The platform enables organizations to post vacancies, receive applications, manage candidates through a centralized Applicant Tracking System (ATS), and leverage artificial intelligence to screen and rank applicants based on job […]
A joke of an opposition
By Femi Fani-Kayode Now that we know who all the presidential candidates are, permit me to say the following. President Tinubu will not only win the 2027 presidential election, but I believe he will do so convincingly. When I consider the opposition and those seeking to challenge him, I see a coalition that appears divided, […]
Social Security: Families of fallen workers won’t be abandoned — NSITF
NSITF has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting Nigerian workers and ensuring that families of employees who die in the course of their duties are not abandoned
APM guber candidate releases PDP resignation letter
By Ebunoluwa Sessou The governorship candidate of the Allied People’s Movement (APM) in Lagos State, Prince Adelaja Adeoye, has released a copy of his acknowledged resignation letter from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Adeoye, who recently threatened a N10 billion lawsuit over the inclusion of his name in a purported suspension list circulated by some […]
A joke of an opposition
By Femi Fani-Kayode Now that we know who all the presidential candidates are permit me to say the following.President Tinubu will not only win the 2027 presidential election fair and square but he will win it hands down. The following words come to mind when I consider the opposition and those that seek to challenge […]
Bitget regional manager, Sunny Imohimi, emerges ICT Innovator of the Year
By Esther Onyegbula Technology executive and digital transformation expert, Sunny Joseph Imohimi, has emerged winner of the ICT Innovator of the Year Award at the 2026 Africa Beacon of ICT, BoICT, Awards held in Lagos. Imohimi, a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, FICA, was honoured for his contributions to fintech innovation, blockchain adoption, […]
Dalyboy turns heartbreak into afrobeat anthem with Jezebel daughter
By Chioma OkoyeEmerging Afrobeat artist Dalyboy is turning personal pain into powerful music with his latest Afrobeat-inspired single, Jezebel Daughter. The emotional track dives deep into themes of love, betrayal, deception, and resilience, striking a chord with listeners who have experienced heartbreak and broken trust. Driven by catchy melodies and raw storytelling, Jezebel Daughter follows […]
Delta monarch marks 33 years rule, 10 years staff of office
…As Ugboba Kingdom Celebrates a Decade of Peace, Cultural Renaissance, Economic Growth and Human Capital Development Ugboba Kingdom, a historic agrarian community in Odiani Clan of Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State, has steadily evolved into a beacon of peace, cultural pride, and socio-economic progress. At the heart of this transformation is the […]
