In Agbarho community, Ughelli North Local Government Area, about four months ago, a young boy allegedly raped the mother and after the sinister act he constricted her throat till she gave up the ghost.

By Matthew Johnson Wema Bank has announced the Top 10 nominees for the 2026 edition of its women-focused award initiative, the SARA Gives to Empower Her Award, marking the second edition of its She Empowers Her Award. The award, launched in 2024 under the Bank’s women-focused proposition, SARA by Wema, celebrates women who have made […]

By Etop Ekanem Nigerian singer and songwriter Mide Phresh has released his latest single “Alaye,” now available on all major streaming platforms. The track marks his first official release since returning from a period of study and recording in the United Kingdom. “Alaye” finds Mide Phresh in a more relaxed and confident space. The track […]

The Federal Government launched the distribution of food and nutrition items in Benue State under the Presidential Initiative for Food and Nutrition Assistance, reaffirming its commitment to tackling hunger, displacement and rising poverty in conflict-affected communities.

Admission Group (AG) Nigeria has been appointed the exclusive recruitment partner in Nigeria for Bloomsbury Institute, a London-based higher education provider

By ARINZE ANAPUGARS Being the managing director of Zenith Bank is not, as the cliché goes, a tea party or a walk in the park. The shoes left behind by its founder and pioneer chief executive, Jim Ovia, generally referred to as the czar of Nigeria’s banking industry, are simply too big to fill.  In […]

Women of Rubies Inc. has officially launched the 2026 edition of its Media Pitch Challenge, a global initiative designed to equip women entrepreneurs with the visibility tools, strategic positioning, and storytelling skills necessary to accelerate business growth. The virtual pitch event, scheduled for February 28, 2026, will bring together emerging women founders from across multiple […]

A presidential aspirant on the platform of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), Mr. Jide Filani, has called for renewed commitment to active political participation and visionary leadership in the country, declaring that Nigeria’s democratic future cannot be secured through protests alone, but through strategic engagement in the electoral process.

By Jimoh Babatunde As International Women’s Day 2026 approaches, Continental Hotels Group Nigeria is emphasizing the power of altruism and reciprocity with its “Give to Gain” theme. The group’s flagship properties in Abuja and Lagos will host a series of events, showcasing its commitment to gender equality, professional development, and women’s empowerment. Cluster Director of […]

By Jimoh Babatunde When Dr. Olayiwola Awakan walked into office as Director-General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) in October 2025, he did so with the calm confidence of a storyteller stepping onto a familiar stage. “I’m happy to be here; this is a new dawn. There’s a lot to be done, and by […]

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun has declared that an effective judiciary remains the cornerstone of democracy, stressing that justice, integrity and public trust are indispensable pillars of good governance and societal stability. Abiodun stated this while delivering a keynote address at a public lecture titled, “Fifty Years of Justice, Integrity and […]

By Henry Ojelu A group representing minority shareholders of the Tourist Company of Nigeria, TCN, has called on the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, to urgently intervene in what it described as a prolonged management crisis in the company. The shareholders, under the aegis of the Zonal Shareholders Mobilisation Committee and led by its Chairman, […]

By Paul Olayemi The Delta State Government has commended the Rector of Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara, Prof. Emmanuel Ufuophu-Biri, for naming the institution’s ultramodern Administrative Building after the state Governor and Visitor to the Polytechnic, Sheriff Francis Oborevwori. The commendation was delivered by the Commissioner for Higher Education, Prof. Nyerovwo Tonukari, during an official visit […]

By Peter Duru, Makurdi  About 150 women in conflict-affected communities in Benue State are benefiting from a livelihood restoration initiative designed to strengthen public safety and rebuild hope. The project, implemented by Spaces for Change (S4C) with support from the Open Society Foundation, targets women in communities such as Naka in Gwer West  and Daudu […]

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has disclosed plans to enter into a bilateral power supply agreement with NNPC Limited to improve electricity supply to the Federal Capital Territory. The proposed arrangement will enable AEDC to receive power from NNPC’s 350-megawatt power plant located in Gwagwalada, which is scheduled for completion […]