THE Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice, ANEEJ, on Wednesday demanded urgent attention on the Benin-Sapele-Warri road corridor in order to salvage the deplorable situation the people are facing on a daily basis.

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – A Nigerian researcher, Emmanuel E. Umukoro, has made a significant contribution to the global search for next-generation quantum computing materials after developing a new approach to creating light-emitting defects in synthetic diamond using ultraviolet laser technology. The research offers fresh insight into how atomic-scale defects can be engineered inside […]

Nigerian highlife star Flavour is set to headline the LOUD IN AFRICA Concert Series in New York City on August 14, 2026, as organisers prepare for what is expected to be one of the biggest African music events of the summer.

By Ayomide Ladipo & Lois Sambo The day begins early at Kabusa Primary Healthcare Centre. Before the morning sun fully settles over the community, the waiting area is already alive with activity. The cries of babies in their mothers’ arms. Pregnant women gently rubbing their growing bellies as they wait for antenatal check-ups. Children cling to […]

By FESTUS OKUBOR  Reading Ejiro Idama’s latest offering in Vanguard was like watching a gifted comedian trying very hard to pass for an auditor. The jokes landed. The arithmetic did not. It reminded me of the old Ika saying: “The man who counts another man’s yams with his eyes often forgets to count the ones in […]

By KEHINDE OLAOSEBIKAN  I was there. The President said it. A former FCT minister affirmed it. As a resident since 1988, I confirm it.  I was at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Area 11, Garki, Abuja, Friday night for the special thanksgiving banquet organized to celebrate the successful inauguration of 31 projects across the […]

Ecofitness Hub Ltd is set to commemorate her fifth anniversary with a landmark celebration, marking five years of inspiring healthier lifestyles, fostering vibrant communities and redefining the fitness experience for thousands of Nigerians.Since opening its doors in 2021, Ecofitness has evolved beyond a conventional gym into a thriving wellness community where fitness, personal growth and […]

The Federal Government did well to suspend its proposed increase in the registration fees for the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations. It is a decision that reflects not only sensitivity to public opinion but also a recognition of the harsh economic realities confronting Nigerian families. We are calling […]

“The task of leadership is not to put greatness into humanity, but to elicit it, for the greatness is already there”, John Buchan. In the hilarious and admirable British comedy series, “Yes, Prime Minister”, Dorothy Wainwright, an adviser to the fictional Prime Minister James Hacker, once delivered a devastating verdict on the Department of Education. According […]

If you ask anyone, “who is the greatest African of all time?”, the name of Nelson Mandela of South Africa will likely pop up. I took this question to three Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms: ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude. They all chorused “Dr Nelson Mandela.” While Gemini and Claude held Kwame Nkrumah in second place with Mansa […]