By Dayo Johnson Akure The Chairman of the Ulefunta Festival Committee, Chief Adekunle Ajanaku, has announced plans to establish the Akure Heritage Library as part of efforts to preserve the history and cultural identity of Akure. Speaking ahead of the 2026 Ulefunta Festival, Ajanaku said the six-day celebration will bring together residents and indigenes of […]

LONDON — Fast-rising Nigerian Afrobeats artiste and Bullion Records act, Abdul Rahman Yusuf, popularly known as Harcher, has continued his UK tour with an energetic performance at Outernet London. Harcher performed on Sunday, August 9, 2026, delivering a blend of Afrobeats, R&B, pop and street-hop to an enthusiastic audience. The London show was the second […]

A firm called Prezzo Shed Investment Limited, Tuesday , disclosed commencement of capacity building of 200 technicians nationwide responsible for the installation, maintenance and servicing of vaccine cold-chain equipment across Nigeria.

Nigerian-American singer and songwriter, Oluchi Ekwegh, has released a new single titled Mountain Chant, a song inspired by faith, resilience and the determination to overcome life’s challenges.

The Northern Christian Youth Alliance (NCYA) has praised President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, particularly the removal of the fuel subsidy and the overhaul of Nigeria’s tax administration, describing them as courageous steps that have placed the country on a path of long-term fiscal sustainability. 

By Innocent Anaba LAGOS — The leader of All Churches in Africa, Brother Cyprian Ukachukwu, urged both current and future public office holders to regard leadership as a responsibility to serve the people rather than an opportunity for personal enrichment. He also called one religious leaders in the country to remain faithful to the core […]

Consultants and Special Consultants to the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, have begun consultations on grassroots mobilisation, citizen engagement and stronger coordination within the All Progressives Congress ,APC, ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Rotarian Oluseye Arowolo has assumed office as the 25th President of the Rotary Club of Maryland, Ikeja, promising to build on the club’s achievements and deliver projects that will make a lasting difference in the lives of people.

The Mayor of Urhoboland, His Worship Eshanekpe Agimor Israel, popularly known as Akpodoro, has congratulated and welcomed the newly posted Commissioner of Police, CP Samuel Erale Etsifo, to Delta State.

The Zamfara Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project met with contractors engaged for the proposed construction of 42 new secondary schools in the state. The new facilities comprised of Senior and Junior Secondary Schools across the 14 Local Government Areas of Zamfara State. The construction of the 42 new Senior and Junior […]

Humanitarian, philanthropist and corporate leader, Dcns. Mrs Esther Ojochide Tonlagha, will share her journey of resilience, empowerment and community transformation as a panelist at the Africa Women Summit UK 2026, where she will also receive an award for her contributions to humanity.

The Zamfara State Internal Revenue Service (ZIRS) and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development have agreed to strengthen collaboration to improve property tax administration and increase the state’s internally generated revenue (IGR). The resolution followed a strategic meeting between the Executive Chairman of ZIRS, Hajiya Rakiya Ahmad Dodo, and officials of the housing ministry. […]

The Vice-Chancellor of Caleb University, Imota, Lagos, Prof. Olalekan Asikhia, has charged graduates of the Citadel School of Government (CSG) to prioritise institution-building, ethical leadership and innovative governance in their pursuit of national development.

The Zamfara State Substance Abuse Control and Prohibition of Human Trafficking Agency, partnered with National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) against drug abuse and human trafficking. The Executive Secretary of the agency, Dr. Habibu Yalwa, led a high-powered delegation on a familiarisation visit to the Zamfara State Command of the NDLEA. The visit was to […]

These provisions, while not luxurious, demonstrate that the scheme makes deliberate arrangements for the welfare of those who serve. Beyond the camp, the NYSC has equipped many participants with practical ICT skills.