What the Vietnamese taught the Africans, by Owei Lakemfa
The world reset in 1945, or so it thought. The Second World War which had taken about ninety million lives, had come to an end. Humanity erupted in joy. To many of the colonized, it was a war for human freedom. But they were mistaken. The European powers that had ignited the war were the same […]
Diaspora investors wary of Nigeria real estate over trust gap – Experts
Trust deficits remain the biggest barrier to diaspora investment in Nigerian real estate, industry leaders said during a virtual summit on May 16, 2026, aimed at mapping strategies for building multi-million dollar property portfolios in Nigeria and the United States. The Zoom summit, _“Building Multi-Million Dollars Real Estate Portfolio in Nigeria and the U.S.,”_ drew […]
Lagos maintains stable debt profile as revenue hits N2.6trn — Commissioner
The Lagos State Government says it maintained a stable and sustainable debt profile in 2025 while generating a record N2.6 trillion in revenue, representing a 16 per cent increase from the N2.3 trillion recorded in 2024. The Commissioner for Finance, Mr Abayomi Oluyomi, disclosed this during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing commemorating the seventh year […]
Nigerian saxophonist G-Effect targets Guinness World Record for longest saxophone marathon
Nigerian saxophonist and music minister, Adekeye Gbemileke Samuel, popularly known as G-Effect, has announced plans to attempt the Guinness World Record for the Longest Marathon Playing the Saxophone in a bid to inspire young talents and place Nigerian instrumental music on the global stage. Speaking about the challenge, G-Effect described the attempt as more than […]
My dream party: A blueprint for people-centered politics
By Babafemi Ojudu, CON In recent days, I have found myself reflecting deeply on the nature and evolution of political parties in Nigeria. It is that familiar season again—the time when political figures jump ship, abandoning long-standing affiliations and embracing new platforms, often alongside erstwhile rivals. Watching this churn, one cannot help but wonder: Do we […]
Yobe APC governorship candidate, Wali, receives certificate of return
…… Pledges continuity of progressive leadership By Ndahi Marama, Damaturu The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State, Alhaji Baba Malam Wali, mni, has officially received his Certificate of Return following his emergence as the party’s flag bearer for the 2027 governorship election. The certificate was presented on Friday after the […]
