By Ozioruva Aliu, BENIN CITY THE governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo on Friday described trees as essential to life, and not just symbols of life and that planting and allowing them to flourish was a way of cushioning climate change. The governor stated this when he performed a symbolic planting of a tree […]

Stakeholders involved in the response to gender-based violence in Plateau State have emphasised the need to place survivors at the centre of all interventions while strengthening collaboration among institutions responsible for delivering support services and justice. The call was made in Jos during a two-day training for State response and referral groups on emergency response […]

ABUJA – Former Senate Leader, Senator Ali Ndume, has commended President Bola Tinubu for the flag-off of the N1.245 trillion reconstruction and dualisation of the 125-kilometre Gombe–Biu highway, describing the project as a major infrastructure intervention for the Northeast.

Lagos State Government is repositioning culture, tourism and the creative economy as year-round growth drivers that would move beyond the Detty December season to generate economic value throughout the year. Mr Idris Aregbe, Special Adviser to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tourism, Arts and Culture, gave the assurance during an interview with journalists on efforts to […]

By Theodore Opara Chinese automakers, already leading the global transition to electric vehicles (EVs), are now setting their sights on the ultra-luxury automotive segment long dominated by European marques such as Rolls-Royce, Mercedes-Maybach and Aston Martin. At the forefront of this push are three Chinese brands — Maextro, Hongqi and Zeekr — which are rapidly […]

By Theodore Opara Hyundai Nigeria Limited has reacted to reports that Hyundai Motor Company of South Korea plans to establish an automobile assembly plant in Ghana to serve the West African market, saying details of the development remain unclear. A source within Hyundai Nigeria, who requested anonymity, said the company was still seeking more information […]

By Theodore Opara Former Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and President of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Nigeria, Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, has called on governments at all levels to significantly increase funding for road safety infrastructure and institutions, warning that greater investment is critical to safeguarding lives on […]

By Esther Onyegbula Nigerian entrepreneur, philanthropist and Labour Party candidate for Bende Federal Constituency in the 2027 House of Representatives election, Chimaobi Desmond Anyaso, has called for a new generation of trust-driven leadership and stronger institutions as the foundation for Africa’s sustainable development. Anyaso made the call while speaking as a panelist at the 10th […]

By Esther Onyegbula The immediate past Vice-Chairman of Badagry Local Government, Mrs Elizabeth Kappo, has congratulated Princess Damilola Sonayon James on her emergence as the All Progressives Congress, APC, deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 Lagos State governorship election. Kappo, in a statement made available to journalists on Friday, described James’ selection by the leadership […]

…As shareholders get N867m dividend By Chioma Obinna Despite the harsh operating environment, rising energy costs and persistent pressure on manufacturers in the country, May & Baker Nigeria Plc, posted a gross profit of N13.147 billion in the financial year ended December 31, 2025, representing an increase by 54.4% from N8.513 trillion recorded in the […]