With the emergence of Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya (SAN) as the 33rd president of the Nigerian Bar Association, the controversies that had preceded this year’s election would seem to have subsided despite fears that the post-election period might be mired in litigation. Such fears have so far proven only partially founded, as some lawyers have allegedly headed for […]

Senator Rowland Owie KSJI JP, former Chief Whip of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, has expressed profound sorrow at the passing of Mrs Mary Amaechi, the beloved  mother of his brother Knight, His Excellency Rt Honourable Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi KSJI. Mrs Amaechi passed away peacefully on Thursday, 16 July 2026, at the […]

Says recapitalisation will strengthen resilience NDIC vows to protect depositors By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, yesterday urged regulators and operators in the banking sector to strengthen public confidence to support a resilient economy. Speaking at the 2026 International Association of Deposit Insurers […]

Three Crowns Milk, one of Nigeria’s most trusted dairy brands from FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC has announced Olaide Adesina as winner of the Three Crowns Mum of the Year 2026 at the grand finale of its flagship mum wellness initiative, held on Sunday, 19 July 2026, at Classique Event Centre, Oregun, Lagos. Now in its […]

Royal Caribbean Nigeria has urged Nigerians seeking a refreshing summer getaway to consider cruise holidays, saying it is a convenient way to explore multiple destinations without the hassle of repeatedly packing and unpacking. The call comes amid growing recognition of the importance of leisure and recreation to human well-being. The World Leisure Organisation states that […]

First City Monument Bank (FCMB) will on July 28, 2026, convene healthcare operators, financiers, investors, policymakers, development partners and industry experts at the inaugural FCMB Healthcare Summit to explore financing and partnership opportunities for building a stronger and more sustainable healthcare sector in Nigeria. The summit, themed “Financing Growth: Unlocking Opportunity, Building the Future of […]

By Dayo Johnson Akure The BTO For PBAT ’27 Support Group has condemned what it described as “coordinated attacks” on President Tinubu by individuals perceived to be loyal to the State governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa. In a statement issued in Akure, on Monday, the group’s Director-General, Ogbeni Adesuyi Gideon Adojutelegan, said the attacks, carried out […]

By Henry Obetta Industry experts have thrown their weight behind the new generation of African professionals for transforming the continent’s approach to oil and gas exploration and production through innovation, technical expertise and world-class leadership. Speaking during the 2026 African Tech Gala, an energy expert, Taofeek Babalola, said for decades Africa’s oil and gas industry […]

MILTON KEYNES, UK — Owambe Fest has expanded its reach beyond Nigeria, staging its first-ever United Kingdom edition on July 18, 2026, with a celebration of Nigerian culture through comedy, music, fashion and cuisine. The event, held at Delta Hotels by Marriott Milton Keynes, marked the fourth edition of the entertainment platform and brought together […]

By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The Labour Party’s House of Representatives candidate for Abakaliki/Izzi Federal Constituency in the 2023 general election, Dr. Ezeh Emmanuel Ezeh, has called for improved representation for Ebonyi State in the National Assembly, urging voters to critically assess the performance of incumbent federal lawmakers ahead of the 2027 general elections. In posts […]

…Introduce UNILAG students to Beyond XXX Vision By Adesina Wahab The future of Africa will be shaped by youths and individuals who can create value and innovate to solve the challenges facing the continent, officials of Sahara Group, a leader in the energy sector, have said. This position was canvases by Ejiro Gray, Director, Governance […]

“Education is not confined to the four walls of a classroom. Sometimes, the greatest lessons are found on the roads we travel, the histories we revisit, the institutions we encounter and the people we meet.” That philosophy came alive as students of the Master of Public and International Affairs (MPIA) Class of 2025/2026, University of […]

AHEAD of the 2027 general elections, a group called Grassroots Mobilisation Initiative, GMI, asserted that President Bola Tinubu’s bold policy initiatives salvaged Nigeria’s economy from falling off the precipice.

Human Rights Watch on Wednesday raised alarms over Nigeria’s mass trials of alleged jihadists, saying many convictions were secured with minimal evidence and possibly under duress.

…Calls for joint task force, says corridor has become a governance emergency By Egufe Yafugborhi & Ochuko Akuopha ASABA — The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) has called on President Bola Tinubu and the governors of Edo and Delta states to declare the Benin–Sapele–Warri highway an Infrastructure Emergency Zone and take immediate […]