Communities as first responders to insecurity
The Director-General of the Department of State Security Service, (DSS), Adeola Ajayi, has articulated what few security chiefs would dare acknowledge: communities must become the first line of defence against insecurity and terrorism. This postulation represents obvious breakthrough thinking, yet uncomfortable questions remain about why such a brilliant strategy remains unimplemented despite years of worsening […]
NABG boss calls for inclusivity, equity to drive Nigeria’s progress
FOR rapid economic development, the President, Nigeria Agribusiness Group, NABG, Arch Kabir Ibrahim, Tuesday, called for inclusivity and equity to drive Nigeria’s progress in policies and programmes in all geopolitical zones of the country using the Northern knot symbol as a desirable template.
K-Pop Festival 2026 turns Terra Kulture into Seoul-inspired stage
By Prisca Sam-Duru The vibes in Victoria Island Lagos last weekend were memorable as Lagos cultural hub, Terra Kulture, transformed into a mini-Seoul. This was as the Korean Cultural Centre Nigeria, KCCN’s K-Pop Festival 2026 pulled Nigeria’s fiercest dancers and vocalists onto one stage with the crowd suppling enough dose of stadium energy. Electrifying music, […]
Environmental activist warns Delta of looming disaster over unchecked dredging
By Chancel Bomadi Sunday BURUTU — Niger Delta environmental activist and peace advocate, Comrade (Dr) Sheriff Mulade, has warned the Delta State Government of an imminent environmental disaster if indiscriminate and uncontrolled dredging activities across riverine communities are not urgently addressed. In a statement issued on Thursday, Mulade called on Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to take […]
Hybrid Motors, DriveMe Mobility roll out 1,000 EVs for Nigeria’s ride-hailing market
*Deal worth N25 billion By Theodore opara Nigeria’s transition to clean transportation received a major boost on Wednesday as Hybrid Motors Nigeria and DriveMe Mobility unveiled a ₦25 billion partnership to deploy 1,000 brand-new electric vehicles into the country’s ride-hailing sector, with a bold promise to transform commercial drivers from perpetual renters into vehicle owners. […]
FRSC, NADDC, SON lead high-level talks on safe EV, CNG rollout at NAJA auto summit
By Theodore Opara Nigeria’s push towards cleaner transportation will receive a major boost on July 30, 2026 as the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, the Director-General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Joseph Osanipin, the Director-General of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwunonso […]
