By Evelyn Usman The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, is expected to lead other stakeholders in the security sector at the Gallant Officers Recognition & Welfare Initiative 2026, a virtual programme organised by Naija Police & U (Naijapoliceu) to promote the welfare and post-service wellbeing of serving and retired police officers. The event, themed ‘Life […]

By Juliet Ebirim Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of UTM Offshore Limited, Julius Rone has carved a distinct path in Nigeria’s energy sector. At 52, the businessman has spent decades turning the country’s vast, under leveraged gas reserves into a platform for serious commercial enterprise. The result is a career that has made […]

The Interim Management Committee of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has declared and affirmed that it is the sole, legitimate, and constitutionally recognised constituent organ under the leadership of Ambassador Collins Osazee Idahosa, representing the apex youth council outside the shores of Nigeria. A statement signed by Buhari Shehu, Chairman, Interim Management Committee […]

By Esther Onyegbula Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2 Command, AIG Olohundare Jimoh, has declared that the Nigeria Police Force will not allow murder and other capital offences to be swept under the carpet, insisting that criminal suspects would be pursued wherever they flee. Jimoh spoke recently while receiving members of the […]

The Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Chief Idris Ibikunle Olorunnimbe, has called on global device manufacturers to establish production facilities in Nigeria, offering to facilitate presidential support and waivers for companies willing to invest locally. Speaking at the Digital Africa Summit Roundtable held in Shanghai, China, on June 24, 2026, Olorunnimbe said Nigeria […]

Rapper and singer Oludemilade Martin Alejo, popularly known as Ycee, says Nigeria’s education sector is decaying because the government keeps prioritizing the wrong things.

By Benjamin Njoku Days after delivering an incredible performance at the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in the U.S. alongside LISA, Katy Perry, Anitta, Tyla, and Future, Rema is back in global headlines. The Nigerian Afrobeats star headlined the Mawazine Festival on the prestigious OLM Souissi stage in Rabat, Morocco. He shared the bill with […]

By Nkiruka Nnorom For more than 4,000 Nigerians employed across its stores and operations, Marketsquare’s 10th anniversary is more than a corporate milestone. It is a celebration of livelihoods created, careers built, and opportunities unlocked over the past decade. For hundreds of suppliers, it represents business growth and expanded market access. For host communities, it […]

….as Kuku charges IWC leaders on stronger alliances, others By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – Environmentalist and human rights activist, Annkio Briggs, yesterday, made fresh demands to emancipate Niger Delta women and drive inclusion in the affairs of the region and Nigeria. Some of the demands she made include; inclusion in structural decision; economic and educational […]

One of the unfortunate consequences of formal education in Nigeria is the widespread assumption that success is tied almost exclusively to white-collar employment

A huge crowd flooded the peaceful community of Okpolo (Enhwe) to witness the burial ceremony of the eldest sister of the Okobaro of Okpolo (Enhwe) Kingdom, High Chief Emonena Victor Wayles Egukawhore JP, FCILG, Chairman, Dewayles Group of Companies. Joining the reverend leader was the Bayelsa State Governor, His Excellency Senator Douye Diri. Also, wife […]

By Prof. Mannixs E. Paul Nigeria’s security landscape has undergone profound transformation. From insurgency in the North-East and violent banditry in the North-West to kidnapping, armed robbery, cybercrime, communal conflicts, farmer-herder clashes, and organized criminal networks across the country, the traditional model of policing is under unprecedented strain. These evolving threats have reignited one of the […]

By Juliet Ebirim Lagos residents turned out in large numbers on Saturday for the 2026 edition of Knorr Jollof Fest at Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, transforming the venue into a lively gathering centred on food, entertainment and shared cultural experiences. Now in its fourth year, the festival drew thousands of attendees who spent the […]

•Says taxes, policy bottlenecks    threaten aviation in Africa •Urges more govt action on safety By Dickson Omobola At the just concluded 82nd International Air Transport Association, IATA, Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Regional Vice President for Africa and Middle East at IATA, Kamil Al-Awadhi, ranked Nigeria and Afghanistan as […]

By Pius Ayinor Basketball in the South East has continued to show growth and development with every passing month in the last few years. It was indeed a full weekend of activities from June 5 to 7, 2026, for many young basketballers scattered across the South East region of Nigeria. There is something ironic about […]