By Benjamin Njoku Few names in African cinema evoke nostalgia like Yvonne Nelson. The leggy Ghanaian actress was once the toast of the continent. At the peak of her career, she was shuttling between Accra and Lagos, jumping from one movie set to another, and dominating social media with admiration and love-struck comments. For years, […]

Orphanages across the country have praised the Director-General of the Department of State Services, Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, for recruiting 27 qualified orphans from diverse fields into the Service.

“To end cultism in the kingdom, we must tackle it from the root, drugs is the root cause, so we say no to drugs and cultism in Olomu kingdom.”

By Dickson Omobola Nigerian physician and healthcare administrator, Dr Ifiala Ifiala, has called for wider adoption of data-driven healthcare systems to improve access to medical services and reduce disparities affecting underserved populations. Ifiala made the call during an interview, where he argued that advances in medicine alone would not guarantee better health outcomes unless healthcare […]

By Henry Obetta Youths Off The Street Initiative, YOTSI, a youth-led non-governmental organisation, has notified the Inspector-General of Police and the Director-General of the Department of State Services, DSS of its plan to stage a peaceful protest in Abuja over what it described as rising political intolerance in Enugu State. In separate letters acknowledged by […]

In response to a passionate appeal by the NYSC State Coordinator, Delta State, the League of Likeminds International Club Asaba has donated waste bins to the NYSC Orientation Camp to support environmental cleanliness and proper waste management. The appeal was presented during the Club’s 2nd Quarterly Meeting, where the President informed members of the need. […]

…as septuagenarian asks leaders on stewardship By OLAYINKA LATONA The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Lagos Chapter, has described the Presiding Archbishop of Vineyard Christian Ministries Inc., Archbishop John Osa-Oni, as a devoted servant of God whose life reflects diligence, courage, kindness and unwavering commitment to the Christian faith. Bishop Stephen Adegbite, CAN Lagos State […]

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Nigeria and other countries are struggling to keep pace with growing data governance obligations as privacy regulations become more stringent, according to data governance specialist Olamide Bakare.

The Imole Campaign Council (TICC) championing the re-election of Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State says the All Progressives Congress failed the people of Osun State when entrusted with the mandate to serve. In a statement on Saturday, the spokesperson for the campaign council, Pelumi Olajengbesi, said the “failure” and the “neglect” of the state […]

*Launches N300,000 dance challenge By Benjamin Njoku Months after staging a comeback with her smash single “Adokiye” in the UK, the tomboy singer is enjoying a massive resurgence, with the track racking up heavy airplay, strong digital streams, and millions of views. The single has struck a chord with fans and is helping to relaunch […]

Nigerian visual artist and creative health practitioner Olubunmi Elizabeth Ebisemiju, popularly known as Elinth Arts, has represented Nigeria at the Kent Arts Conference 2026 in the United Kingdom, highlighting the country’s growing influence in the global creative economy.

By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin The management of the University of Ilorin has restated its commitment to prioritising the welfare of its students, saying they are the main reason for the existence of the institution. This assurance was given during a meeting between the management and a delegation of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), […]

The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has been commended after its intervention reportedly facilitated the swift renewal of a Nigerian international passport for a citizen who had experienced delays in the process.

By Esther Onyegbula The Elect Kadir Obafemi Hamzat, E-KOH, Initiative has commenced the mobilisation of five Polling Unit Champions in every polling unit across Lagos West Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general elections. The initiative, which was launched on Saturday at the E-KOH Lagos West Senatorial District Inaugural Meeting held at the Ojo Local […]

By Esther Onyegbula France has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with Nigeria’s creative and cultural industries, unveiling expanded partnerships across the audiovisual, animation, gaming, fashion, music and cultural sectors as part of activities marking the 2026 French National Day. The French Consul General in Lagos, Mr. Laurent Favier, said the growing cooperation reflects the […]