Nigeria’s worsening crime numbers
In the past decade, Nigeria’s name has become increasingly associated with crime, insecurity, and institutional decay, at home and abroad. Official corruption, weak institutions, terrorism, banditry, and the routine kidnapping of schoolchildren for ransom have normalised a national crisis that has eroded public trust and damaged the country’s global standing. The crimes not only persist; […]
Bridge Leadership Foundation marks 15 years of youth transformation as Otu Hails Imoke’s leadership legacy
Governor Bassey Otu has described the Bridge Leadership Foundation as one of Cross River State’s most impactful investments in human capital, commending its Founder and former Governor, Senator Liyel Imoke, for sustaining a vision that has transformed more than 200,000 young people through leadership development, mentorship and employability programmes over the past 15 years. The […]
Dokubo-Asari’s KASA wins Samuel Okwaraji U-16 Football Championship
.Sets sight on global stage By Adesina Wahab The boys’ football team of King Amachree Sports Academy (KASA), Obuama, sponsored by Da Amakiri Tubo, Alhaji Mujahid Abubakr Dokubo-Asari, Amanyanabo of The Source, Elem Kalabari, Torusarama Piri, has emerged champions of the Samuel Okwaraji Under-16 Football Tournament, defeating St. Peter’s Secondary School 1-0 in a thrilling […]
Banks slash lending, cut N5.4trn across key sectors
Banks slashed lending to oil and gas, information and communication technology (ICT) and six other key sectors of the economy by N5.45 trillion
Imo West Youths say lawmakers lack functional constituency offices
By Emmanuel Iheaka OWERRI — Youths in Imo West Senatorial District have alleged that none of the lawmakers representing the zone in the National and State Assemblies operates a functional constituency office. The claim was contained in a legislative performance assessment report presented on Sunday by the Orluzurumee Youth Assembly, the umbrella body for youths […]
Ex-lawmaker files FOI requests seeking legality of presidential directive splitting NUPRC cost of collection
Former Member of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Mark Terseer Gbillah, acting through his legal counsel, Chronos Legal & Co., has filed Freedom of Information (FOI) requests with 11 federal institutions. The filings demand statutory justification and official documentation regarding a Presidential directive that altered the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) statutory Cost […]
UN Envoy, Ibrahim seeks global debt-for-education swap at Paris UNESCO conference
Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim , has called for a bold global debt-for-education swap initiative to enable developing countries invest more in education without undermining their debt obligations. According to a statement issued by his media office in New York, Ambassador Ibrahim made the proposal at the UNESCO Conference on […]
IHS Nigeria, STEM Africa empowers 700 students, 130 teachers in Ilorin
By Etop Ekanem No fewer than 700 students and 130 teachers in Kwara State have received hands-on training in artificial intelligence, robotics and other digital skills at the 2026 edition of STEM Africa Fest held at the Ilorin Innovation Hub. According to a statement by the organisers, the two-day programme was held on July 2 […]
Wayles lauds Tinubu, Joel-Onowakpo for approval of Fed Medical Centre
The Chairman of the Dewayles Group of Companies, High Chief (Dr.) Emonena Victor Wayles Egukawhore, has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving the establishment of a Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Oleh, Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State. He described the approval as a landmark achievement that will strengthen healthcare delivery and improve […]
Pipeline surveillance: Tantita’s contributions to Niger Delta security and national economy
By STEVEN OKON Tantita Security Services Nigeria Ltd (TSSNL)’s operations in safeguarding national infrastructure, especially oil pipelines, are strategic for the Niger Delta region and the national economy. Tantita’s operations ensured the security of oil pipelines, uninterrupted flow of petroleum resources, and migration of Nigeria from a position of constant revenue loss management to stability, planning, growth […]
Introducing Nollywood actress Bisola Omobolanle who’s chasing her dream against all odds
By Ayo Onikoyi Fast-rising Nollywood actress Olaide Bisola Omobolanle, popularly known as Nicebody4real on Instagram, has shared her journey in the Nigerian movie industry, recounting the challenges she faced as a newcomer and her determination to succeed. The Ogun State-born actress, who hails from Abeokuta, joined Nollywood in June 2024 and has featured in several […]
