By Ayo Onikoyi A Nigerian-developed social networking platform, PersonsLikeYou says it is seeking to redefine online interactions by prioritising meaningful relationships over the popularity-driven engagement model that dominates many mainstream social media platforms. The platform was developed to help users connect with people who share similar interests, personalities and values through artificial intelligence powered matching, […]

By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of the 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army, under the 2 Division, have rescued 14 kidnapped victims following a kidnap incident along the Lagos–Benin Expressway in Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo State. The operation, conducted under Operation Whirl Stroke, followed credible intelligence received by troops on routine patrol at about 9:30 […]

By Matilda IkediobiLAGOS — Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote; Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Mr Jim Ovia; former President of the African Development Bank, Dr Akinwumi Adesina; businesswoman and philanthropist, Mrs Folorunsho Alakija; Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume; and several other distinguished Nigerians have emerged winners at […]

The President of the MAAUN Group of Universities, Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, has expressed profound appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the appointment of Dr. Salisu Salisu as the substantive Provost of the Federal College of Agricultural Produce Technology (FCAPT).

By Dayo Johnson Akure African historians have been urged to intensify efforts to recover oral traditions, indigenous languages, family records and local archives, as large parts of the continent’s history remain undocumented or absent from the internet. The call was contained in the communiqué of the “Futures of History” international conference organised by the Department […]

By Ibrahim Sani Shawai The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Gombe State, Dr. Jamil Isyaku Gwamna, has been conferred with the traditional title of Walin Bojude by the District Head of Bojude in Kwami Local Government Area, Alhaji Muhammad Ibrahim. The title was conferred during a ceremony held on Friday, with traditional rulers, […]

The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Adamawa State Council, has inaugurated the Adamawa Online Media Chapel and the NAS FM Chapel at the NUJ Press Centre in Yola. The inauguration ceremony attracted government officials, media executives and journalists from various media organisations across the state. Speaking at the event, the Chairman of the NUJ Adamawa […]

—Invest more in grassroots football, Omole tells FG, Ondo govt By Dayo Johnson Akure Grassroots football took centre stage in Ondo State on Thursday as Ore-Ofe FC lifted the 8th Akogun Under-20 trophy, beating Owase FC 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. But beyond the final, the competition’s organiser, Hon. Olugbenga Omole, used the […]

—Invites Health Minister to Launch By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja The Board of Trustees of the Late Augustus Akhabue Aikhomu Foundation has asked Coordinating Minister of Health Professor Muhammad Ali Pate to partner with the Foundation in professionally managing a newly completed 62‑bed medical centre in Idumu‑Iyase, Ewatto, Esan South‑East Local Government Area of Edo State. […]

The Rotary Club of Anthony Golden, District 9112, has reaffirmed commitment to improving maternal and child healthcare by distributing birth kits to about 100 pregnant women and nursing mothers at the Mende Primary Health Centre, Maryland, Lagos. 

Digital gaming platform iLotBet has fulfilled its biggest promise yet, presenting the keys to a N150 million luxury house to Mr. Samuel Nneke, a businessman from Sokoto, as grand prize winner of its 2026 World Cup promo.

Success on social media rarely comes without challenges. For Ayisha Salami, founder of the Ghanaian skincare brand Alishaskincargh, every milestone has been earned through determination, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Reflecting on her journey, Ayisha says, “I fought for my fame.” Behind those words lies a story of persistence, hard work, and the […]

By Chinedu Adonu The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN) has raised concern over the recurring outbreaks of infectious diseases in the country, warning that Nigeria cannot build a resilient healthcare system without strengthening its diagnostic capacity. Speaking at the association’s 19th Annual Public Health Lecture in Enugu, the National President of AMLSN, […]

By Theodore Opara The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has called on private investors to increase investments in Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) refuelling and electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure to accelerate Nigeria’s transition to clean and sustainable transportation. Speaking at the third Nigeria Auto Industry Summit (NAISU) themed ‘Nigeria’s Clean Mobility Future: The […]

Large taxpayers who failed to complete onboarding to the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) electronic invoicing platform by July 31 are now subject to statutory penalties, following the closure of the compliance window for businesses with annual turnover above ₦5 billion.