Sowore confronts Umahi at Force HQ over debt claim
RIGHTS activist, Mr Omoyele Sowore, yesterday, confronted Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja over allegations involving a detained woman.
City Boy Movement appoints Sulaimon Lateef to lead Ogun mobilisation drive
The City Boy Movement has confirmed the appointment of Sulaimon Lateef as its Ogun State director, as the movement steps up preparations ahead of the 2027 general election.
YCC unveils plan to retire old political order by 2035
A youth group, operating under the aegis of Youth Creative Consortium, YCC, has ignited a fresh political conversation in Nigeria as its Convener, Blaise Kizito-Ndukwe, boldly projected that a Nigerian youth would emerge President in 2035, declaring that the era of recycled leadership was nearing its end.
ILO, IMO insist on decent work, mark 20 years of Maritime Labour Convention
ILO and the International Maritime Organization, IMO, have reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring decent work and fair competition
Erinja Elite Youth hails Egbetokun as he bows out as 22nd IGP
A socio-civic organisation, the Erinja Elite Youth Group, has congratulated former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, NPM, PhD, as he formally bowed out of office as Nigeria’s 22nd Inspector-General of Police on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. According to a public statement co-signed by the group’s President, Tolu Akinwunmi and its Media & Publicity Secretary, […]
Naira depreciates to N1,391/$ in parallel market
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,391 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,350 per dollar on Tuesday. Likewise, the naira depreciated to N1,359.5 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, NFEM. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the indicative exchange rate for the naira rose to […]
Germany eyes stronger economic ties with Nigeria
The German government is eyeing deeper economic ties with Nigeria, seeking to partner in priority sectors, including wine, pharmaceuticals, renewable energy, and machinery and construction, among others.
Jubilee-Life CEO speaks as bank makes list of ten most dependable mortgage institutions
The interview comes on the heels of Jubilee-Life Mortgage Bank Plc’s recognition in a special Vanguard editorial titled “Ten Most Dependable and Service-Oriented Mortgage Banks Contributing to Nigeria’s Economic Growth.” The listing underscores the bank’s growing industry reputation and provides independent validation of the operational discipline, financial strength and sector advocacy highlighted by its management. […]
DSS witness narrates how EFCC Chair was allegedly blackmailed
A witness from the Department of State Services (DSS), Yusuf Adams, testified before the Federal High Court in Maitama, Abuja, that an investigation into a defendant’s social media activity revealed videos containing allegations against the EFCC Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede.
Inner Bar Rankings: Advent of ‘Blue Silks’ unsettles CJN, LPPC
Currently, there are about 200,000 lawyers on the Supreme Court Roll of Legal Practitioners, admitted to the Nigerian Bar.
NIPR, NAN partner to promote World PR Forum, Nigeria’s image
The Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote the World Public Relations Forum (WPRF), which Nigeria is hosting, in order to boost the nation’s reputation.
Nigeria, 106 others back UN vote voicing support for Ukraine
Nigeria joined 106 other members of the UN General Assembly to voice support for Ukraine on Tuesday, on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion on February 24, 2022.
Pan-African reality show with 27-country line-up signals Nigeria’s expanding cultural footprint in Kenya
Nigeria’s expanding use of culture and creative industries as instruments of regional diplomacy has come into sharper focus following the announcement that “Pride Heritage,” a pan-African cultural reality television show founded by Nollywood producer Amb. Thompson Ukeki, will hold its new season in Nairobi, Kenya.
Housing scheme for widows unveiled as 2,000 women trained in vocational skills nationwide
A new housing initiative aimed at tackling property exclusion among widows and vulnerable women has been unveiled in Anambra State, even as over 2,000 women across Nigeria completed a nationwide vocational and entrepreneurial training programme designed to strengthen economic participation.
SMEs key to national recovery, LCCI DG tells FG
The Director-General of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Dr. Chinyere Almona, has called for urgent, nationwide reforms to protect Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs), warning that Nigeria’s economic stability and long-term competitiveness depend on the survival and growth of the productive sector.
Former Edo Assembly candidate, Agbonifo resigns from PDP
By Emmanuel Okogba Hon. Eghosa Asemota Agbonifo, a prominent grassroots leader and former House of Assembly candidate for Oredo West, has officially announced his resignation from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). In a formal letter addressed to the Ward Chairman of Ward 9, Oredo Local Government Area, Agbonifo cited the party’s inability to resolve internal […]
