Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN), Kano, has matriculated 1,056 newly admitted students for the 2025/2026 academic session, reaffirming its commitment to academic excellence, innovation and global competitiveness. The matriculation ceremony, the fifth since the university was established in 2022, took place at the Prof. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed Twin Lecture Theatre and attracted parents, […]

The Chief Medical Director of the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital, Kaduna, Brig.-Gen. Godwin Ogoh, has said the hospital is ready to partner with Hassy’s Haven Foundation to strengthen cancer awareness, early detection, and screening programmes across communities.

By Jimoh Babatunde As conversations around mental health, emotional resilience, and personal transformation continue to gain global attention, London Elite is turning the spotlight on individuals whose stories are inspiring positive change across professional and social spheres. Among the latest figures featured by the London-based media platform is Dr. Ruchi Mishra Sharma, an NHS ophthalmologist, […]

.Seeks sponsorship By Adesina Wahab The National Female Students Association of Nigeria (NFSAN), Ondo State Chapter, has launched a Self-Defense Skills Empowerment Programme for its members. The programme is aimed at promoting the safety, confidence, and overall well-being of female students across the state. In a statement by the Chairperson, Ikuenomore Precious Adenike, the initiative […]

By Jimoh BabatundeAs conversations around mental health continue to evolve in an increasingly digital world, experts are calling for a more authentic and trauma-informed approach to emotional wellbeing. It was against this backdrop that Dr. Ruchi Mishra Sharma emerged as one of the prominent voices at the London Organisation of Skills Development (LOSD) grand event […]

The Chief Executive Officer of HoganHost and ZuumHost, a web hosting firm, Joseph Effiok, has lamented the growing trend of child abandonment in the country, urging Nigerians to take responsibility for pregnancies and stop leaving babies at orphanages or in unsafe places after birth. Effiok made the appeal during a visit to Motherless Babies Home, […]

By Henry Ojelu Coca-Cola Nigeria has attributed its longevity in the country’s beverage market to its ability to adapt to changing consumer preferences and market realities. Senior Director, Marketing, Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited, Yusuf Murtala, said the company’s continued relevance after 75 years in Nigeria is anchored on innovation, consumer engagement and efforts to respond to […]

Title of book: Spiked Beyond SpikesAuthor: Ekanpou EnewarididekeReviewer: Ebikabowei Kedikumo This study examines satire, political allegory and governance crisis in Nigeria in Ekanpou Enewaridideke’s  “Spiked Beyond Spikes”. Using New Historicism as its theoretical framework, the study argues that the novel fictionalises Nigeria’s post-1999 political realities, especially the Niger Delta struggle for resource control, development and […]

The power of compelling storytelling, amplified by creative talent and modern filmmaking technology, has once again demonstrated its value after telecommunications giant, MTN Nigeria rewarded the creators of an outstanding short film with a N5 million cash prize.

….Says over 100 million Nigerians reached through awareness programmes By Chinedu Adonu ENUGU — The MTN Foundation has disclosed that it has committed about ₦33 billion to various development projects, programmes and initiatives across Nigeria as part of efforts to promote youth development and combat substance abuse. The Foundation said the interventions have directly impacted […]

By Nkiruka Nnorom with agency report The US President, Donald Trump, has said the peace deal with Iran is in its final stages and suggested that the strait of Hormuz could open up in two or three days if an agreement with Tehran is secured. “It will open up immediately upon signing,” he told reporters […]

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja Stakeholders in Nigeria’s education sector have raised concerns over the mounting challenges confronting women-led schools, calling for urgent government intervention to improve access to finance, strengthen policy support, and provide institutional backing for female education entrepreneurs driving learning in underserved communities. The call resonated strongly at the 2026 Women-Led Education and […]

THE Senate President, Godswill Akpabio; rights activist, Mr Femi Falana, SAN; the Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, Mr Tony Ojukwu, SAN; a retired Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Abdu Aboki, yesterday, proffered ways of deepening Nigeria’s democracy to ensure credible elections that produce leaders capable of delivering democratic dividends to the people.

By Progress Godfrey ABUJA – ​The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has challenged Nigerian students to drive technological innovation to transform the nation’s economy. ​He made the call during the official commissioning and handover of the Renewed Hope–NITDA Innovation Hub at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife. ​A statement issued by […]

By Adeola Badru The director of the City Boys Movement in Oyo State, Olufemi Onireti, has donated N1 million to the family of the late Michael Oyedokun, the teacher who was beheaded during the recent kidnapping tragedy involving teachers and pupils in the Oriire Local Government Area of the state, while also awarding scholarships to […]