Party deregistration and Nigeria’s kuli-kuli democracy
By CASMIR IGBOKWE In Nigeria, the politics of deception has become the norm rather than the exception. Last week, the wife of the President, Mrs. Remi Tinubu, encouraged Nigerians to consider small-scale businesses like selling akara (bean cake), roasted corn, and kuli-kuli (crunchy peanut snack) to survive. According to her, they require little capital to start. […]
K-Pop Festival 2026 turns Terra Kulture into Seoul-inspired stage
By Prisca Sam-Duru The vibes in Victoria Island Lagos last weekend were memorable as Lagos cultural hub, Terra Kulture, transformed into a mini-Seoul. This was as the Korean Cultural Centre Nigeria, KCCN’s K-Pop Festival 2026 pulled Nigeria’s fiercest dancers and vocalists onto one stage with the crowd suppling enough dose of stadium energy. Electrifying music, […]
Environmental activist warns Delta of looming disaster over unchecked dredging
By Chancel Bomadi Sunday BURUTU — Niger Delta environmental activist and peace advocate, Comrade (Dr) Sheriff Mulade, has warned the Delta State Government of an imminent environmental disaster if indiscriminate and uncontrolled dredging activities across riverine communities are not urgently addressed. In a statement issued on Thursday, Mulade called on Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to take […]
Hybrid Motors, DriveMe Mobility roll out 1,000 EVs for Nigeria’s ride-hailing market
*Deal worth N25 billion By Theodore opara Nigeria’s transition to clean transportation received a major boost on Wednesday as Hybrid Motors Nigeria and DriveMe Mobility unveiled a ₦25 billion partnership to deploy 1,000 brand-new electric vehicles into the country’s ride-hailing sector, with a bold promise to transform commercial drivers from perpetual renters into vehicle owners. […]
FRSC, NADDC, SON lead high-level talks on safe EV, CNG rollout at NAJA auto summit
By Theodore Opara Nigeria’s push towards cleaner transportation will receive a major boost on July 30, 2026 as the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, the Director-General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Joseph Osanipin, the Director-General of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwunonso […]
University of Northampton student lands multi-year tour management deal with Great Adamz
By Nwafor Sunday A University of Northampton student, Chinenye Mbakwe, has signed a multi-year tour management agreement with UK-based Afrobeats artiste Great Adamz, marking another milestone in her growing career in the United Kingdom’s African music industry. Mbakwe, who combines her academic pursuits with roles in media, artist management and public relations, will oversee touring […]
