By Demola Akinyemi Ilorin The Arewa Discussion Group (ADG) has called for collective action to confront devastating security challenges threatening the very fabric of the region. Spokesperson of ADGDr. Garba Abari made the call in a statement to commemorate the sixty years of remembrance of Sir Ahmadu Bello According to the statement,”today solemnly marks the […]

By Moses Nosike Fast-rising Nigerian artist EDM VIBEZ has released his latest single, “STAR LIFE,” a track celebrating ambition, perseverance and the vibrant energy of Lagos. With captivating melodies and polished production, the song delivers a sound that resonates with fans of modern Nigerian music. “STAR LIFE” tells a story of hustle, resilience and the […]

By Jimoh Babatunde As African nations search for innovative, homegrown solutions to environmental degradation, unemployment, and underutilised natural resources, Zimbabwe is quietly advancing a model that could reshape the continent’s development trajectory. At the centre of this transformation is Temper Tungwarara, Zimbabwe’s Presidential Investment Advisor, respected businessman, and philanthropist. Tungwarara is championing a bold approach […]

By Moses Nosike FirstBank last weekend reaffirmed its long standing commitment to Africa’s creative industry by its strategic sponsorship of the 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2026, one of the continent’s most influential music platforms. The prestigious event, held in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital, brought together leading artistes, music executives, cultural figures, and international […]

History was made in Ndokwa, Delta State, on 12th January 2026, as a bold vision translated into reality with the successful hosting of the largest inter-school football tournament ever recorded in the Ndokwa region. Tagged, Ndokwa Interschools Football Tournament, the landmark event was organised and convened by Mr. Ifeanyi Samson Mogbolu, a rising community leader, […]

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Chairman, Senate Committee on ICT and Cyber Security, Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu, has dismissed allegations by the Labour Party (LP) that the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s ongoing digital membership registration is fraudulent, describing the claims as “baseless, uninformed and politically motivated.” Salisu said the allegations could only come from “those […]

A forensic risk advisory firm, Pearl Forensic Risk Advisory Services, has trained officers of the Nigeria Police Force on forensic and fraud investigation techniques, in a move aimed at strengthening evidence-based policing and improving prosecution outcomes. The Commissioner of Police in charge of Administration under the Department of Training and Development, Aflabi Wilfred, disclosed this […]

….many Nigerians seek solutions from informal justice sector – HiiL By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – THE Nigeria Governors Forum, NGF, and The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law, HiiL, Friday, signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, to promote people-based justice system. The Director General, DG, NGF, Abdulateef Shittu, signed on behalf of his organization […]

…celebrates late parents during memorial thanksgiving  service Some events are planned. Others are truly  felt. In Aku village —Ezinifite Community—Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State—both happened on Thursday, January 8, 2026. What was announced as the unveiling of a multi-billion Naira country home of High Chief Sir.  Amb. Dr. Anthony Ikenna Obele (Okwunze Aguata) […]

At the centre of confronting this growing crisis is George Ayobami Thomas, a Nigerian biomedical expert at Iowa State University in the United States

A northern advocacy group, Mai Kare Talakawa (MKT), primarily based in Sokoto, has expressed strong disapproval of the recent appointment of Senator Abdulaziz Yari as Chairman of the Board of Geregu Power Plc, stating it fails to address the needs of ordinary citizens. The appointment follows the resignation of billionaire businessman Femi Otedola and stems […]

By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) and the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), United Kingdom, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at deepening professional collaboration and addressing contemporary urban and regional planning challenges. A statement by the National Public Relations Secretary of the NITP, Dr. Chiahemba Nor, the […]

Rodriguez has been walking a diplomatic tightrope, trying to meet Trump’s demands without alienating Maduro loyalists who control Venezuela’s security forces and feared paramilitaries.

Culture isn’t about perks or posters. It’s the decision-making system a football team rely on when uncertainty hits.

“Mummy, another woman has been shot now. I went outside to get food. Many of us, especially the orphans, don’t have anything to eat”