Over 160 church members held by kidnappers in Kaduna, Kogi
No fewer than 160 members of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) are currently in captivity across Kaduna and Kogi states, with their families facing crippling ransom demands, the leadership of the Church has revealed.
Honorary degrees: TASFUEDSU congratulates Mrs Tinubu, Abiodun, Osoba
The leadership of the Tai Solarin Federal University of Education Student Union (TASFUEDSU) has congratulated the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, the wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, former Ogun State Governor, Aremo Olusegun Osoba on the conferment of the prestigious honorary doctorate degrees of the university on them by the University Senate and management.
Benin hosts Lady Kate Obaseki colloquium as experts push IPF awareness
The 2nd Lady Kate Imuetinyan Obaseki Colloquium and the unveiling of a foundation in her honour were held in Benin City on Wednesday, January 29, 2026, with experts calling for stronger awareness, early diagnosis and institutional support for patients living with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) in Nigeria. The event, which coincided with Lady Kate Obaseki’s […]
NCDMB, Omarog company conclude capacity-building training for teachers in Oil and Gas host communities
Efforts to strengthen education in oil and gas host communities in Delta State received a boost with the successful completion of a capacity-building training programme for teachers, sponsored by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and implemented by Omarog Company Nigeria Limited. The training, which focused on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) […]
Tijani reaffirms commitment to data protection, Digital Trust at Global Privacy Day 2026
The Minister of Innovation, Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to data protection and digital trust as critical pillars for Nigeria’s digital transformation and economic growth.
NIGCOMSAT adopts federal government PMS to strengthen public service delivery
In a bid to enhance efficiency and drive institutional culture change, the Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Ltd has adopted the Federal Government’s Performance Management System (PMS).
Court appoints Administrator for Sujimoto Holdings
The Federal High Court has appointed Mr. Omobolaji Bello as the Administrator of Sujimoto Holdings Limited following an order made on 14 November 2025 pursuant to the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020 (CAMA 2020). The appointment places Sujimoto Holdings Limited under administration, with Mr. Bello assuming the role of Chief Restructuring Officer (CRO). In […]
Enugu govt slashes land rates by 60%, bans illegal levies
The Enugu State Government has announced sweeping reforms in the land sector, including the immediate abolition of illegal levies and the streamlining of land-related charges, as part of Governor Peter Mbah’s broader economic transformation agenda. The government disclosed that ground rent, land use charge, and all property-related charges have now been unified and reduced by […]
McPherson University matriculates 896, reaffirms commitment to faith, other virtues
McPherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ogun State, on Friday, formally welcomed 896 new students at its 14th Matriculation Ceremony, marking another significant milestone in the university’s commitment to academic excellence, moral discipline, and faith-based education.
From Lagos to New York: Ogenetega Madedor’s journey to medicine and service
By Adesina WahabGrowing up between Nigeria and the United States, Dr. Ogenetega Jeremiah Madedor, MD ’20, witnessed the realities many families face when healthcare is out of reach. Volunteering in a Veterans Affairs hospital, serving in homeless shelters, and joining his family’s church mission trips exposed him early to people whose medical needs often went […]
Sean Dampte ushers in 2026 with new single ‘Gbera’, previews forthcoming album
Fast-rising afrofusion artist Sean Dampte has kicked off 2026 with the release of a new single titled Gbera, marking the beginning of a new creative phase for the London-based, Lagos-rooted musician.
