By Precious Enaike Artisans and technicians from across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, on the platform of the Association of Nigerian Artisans and Technicians, ASNAT, yesterday, endorsed President Bola Tinubu for re-a second term in 2027. The artisans and technicians pointed to President Tinubu’s administration’s policies and programmes aimed at […]

A couple of weeks ago, a friend from Abuja sent me an article on the armed atrocities of the various Northern-bred jihadist groups, especially Fulani terrorists masquerading as herdsmen. We got talking about it, and he said, by the grace of God, a good leader would come “fix” Nigeria. I laughed at him and told him, […]

By MICHAEL OWHOKO For how long shall the rest of the country look on while Fulani ethnic militia trouble the peace of Nigeria? Why are Fulani terror groups spreading fear, causing pain and inflicting psychological trauma on Nigerians through deliberate, calculated and organised acts of kidnapping, torture, rape and killing? What exactly do they want, and […]

By Steve Okoh One year into his tenure as Chairman of the Rivers State Internal Revenue Service, RIRS, Sir Israel Onwuanaku Egbunefu has embarked on a revenue reform drive focused on plugging leakages, tightening compliance, expanding the tax base and making collections more transparent. The reforms, according to the Service, have contributed to a more-than-doubling […]

By Claire Akubo The Osoba family of Abeokuta, Ogun State, has broken its silence on the circumstances surrounding the death of Tope Osoba, giving an account of the health and personal difficulties that preceded her death on August 4, 2026. In a statement by Damilola Osoba, the family, described Tope as a responsible, cerebral and […]

The British Council has stressed the need for language-responsive education systems that reflect learners’ linguistic backgrounds and provide the support needed for effective learning.

Kabir places significant emphasis on impact, seeking ventures that not only generate revenue but also improve lives and strengthen communities

By Kemi Pinheiro, SAN There are men whose passing is announced by the tolling of bells. There are others whose departure creates a silence so profound that words themselves seem inadequate. Prof. Alfred Kasunmu, SAN, belonged to the latter class. Prof. Kasunmu was, in every sense, a great man. He was a formidable and forensic […]

Between January 2020 and June 2026, Nigeria recorded dozens of building collapses that killed hundreds and injured many more. Nationally, more than 650 collapses have killed over 1,600 people since 1974, according to figures the Federal Government cited last month. Lagos, where rapid urban growth and chronic flooding concentrate risk, accounts for over half of […]

Even Lagos, where the President came from, did not get up to half the number of projects allocated to Ogun State

Nigeria is targeting over $100 billion in investment commitments from international investors at the International Investors Summit Nigeria 2026, scheduled for Abuja in November.

By Elizabeth Osayande LAGOS — The Lagos State Government has urged James Hope University [JHU] to design public service-oriented postgraduate programmes that meet 21st-century governance and workforce demands, as the university prepares for constructive collaborations with the State. Speaking on Wednesday during a high-level strategic meeting with JHU leadership, the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos […]

Increasingly, convenience is less about speed alone and more about giving shoppers greater control over how they pay

By Ebunoluwa Sessou The Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Legislative Matters, Aare Sooko Oladotun Hassan, have called on Nigerian youths, particularly those in Osun State, to embrace peace, responsible citizenship and constructive engagement while rejecting violence and political intolerance. Hassan, also known as Sooko Agoriesin of […]

For decades, stand-up comedy in Nigeria largely followed a familiar formula of prepared jokes, rehearsed punchlines and carefully structured performances. While that tradition continues to thrive, a new wave of comedians is redefining the live comedy experience, with Comedian Oghene among those leading the evolution. Rather than relying solely on scripted material, Oghene has built […]