…recognises Abdulrahman-led Caretaker Committee as authentic A Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State, has nullified the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention held in the city between November 15 and 16, 2025. The court also ruled that the Caretaker Committee led by Mohammed Abdulrahman and Senator Samuel Anyanwu remained the only recognised National […]

By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – AS Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate On 2026 World Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) Day, Friday, 30 January, Nigeria marked breakthrough against scrotum-swelling disease. This was made known by Sightsavers Nigeria, which explained that these include Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) a disease which makes people’s body parts swell […]

By Ndahi Marama, Damaturu Apparently perturbed by the high increase of kidney disease and other health related ailments, especially among residents of Bade Emirate and communities in the shores of Kumadugu River Basin areas, Governor Mai Mala Buni yesterday unveiled the multi billion naira Biomedical Science Research and Training Centre (BioRTC). The Centre located at […]

Nigerian-born, Germany-based Afrobeats and highlife artiste SHAWER has announced plans to release a new extended play (EP) in 2026, describing the project as the most ambitious phase of his music career.

By Nnasom David The Center for Peace Advocacy and Sustainable Development (CEPASD), with support from the Nigerian Women Trust Fund (NWTF), has trained 20 young women in leadership and advocacy as part of the Women Leading Change: Building Young Women Leaders for Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention Project in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The leadership […]

.As cleric urges governments to pursue true federalism By Olayinka Ajayi Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called for a deeper collaboration between the Church and the government. Speaking at the 2026 annual general conference of the Cherubim and Seraphim Unification Church of Nigeria, hosted by the Saviors Ministries Worldwide, Sanwo-Olu who was represented by […]

Athletes  that represented Lagos State at the 22nd National Sports Festival – Gateway Games have begun receiving their cash rewards, following the release of N36.3m approved by the Lagos State Government for medal winners at the games held in Abeokuta, Ogun State, in May 2025. Several athletes confirmed that payments had started hitting their accounts, […]

By Henry Obetta  The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Lagos State, yesterday, condemned what it described as the unprovoked and violent assault by the Nigerian Police on peaceful protesters on Wednesday, saying it was a stain on “our democracy.” The party, in a statement by its acting Publicity Secretary, Dr Christopher Odianarewo, also tasked the […]

By Nnasom David Young Advocates for a Sustainable and Inclusive Future (YASIF Nigeria), in collaboration with partners, has commenced the second phase of the IBM SkillsBuild programme under the Reskilling Revolution Africa (RRA) initiative, with plans to train 15,000 young Nigerians. The organisation reported that the programme was being implemented in partnership with the International […]

Nigeria’s Creative Industry Drives Jobs, Growth — Tunji-Ojo Tunji-Ojo Seeks Stronger Government–Creative Industry Partnerships The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has described Nigeria’s entertainment industry as a major driver of creativity, employment, and economic growth, noting its expanding influence both locally and globally. Speaking during a meeting with leaders of the Theatre Arts and […]

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has launched a new electric transport system at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, marking a major shift toward cleaner, more efficient airport operations and signalling plans for nationwide rollout.

By Oliver van Veen In the discourse of global health, “profit” is often treated as a dirty word. We speak of patient outcomes, coverage rates, and accessibility all critical metrics. But there is an uncomfortable truth that few in the African healthcare sector are willing to say out loud: A bankrupt hospital saves no lives. […]

By Felix Omovo Brand success is often credited to visibility, strong campaigns, and creative storytelling. Yet across global markets, many brands struggle not because of weak ideas, but because internal operations cannot sustain scale or respond fast enough to change. When operational systems lag behind brand ambition, performance erodes quietly through inefficiencies, inconsistent availability, and […]

By Egufe Yafugborhi UYO – BOPANE Host Community Development Trust (HCDT) has opened a free health outreach for a target 5,000 beneficiaries across five communities of Eastern Obolo Local Government Area (LGA) of Akwa Ibom State At the flag off at Obolo, the Chairman board of Trustee of the Trust, Mr Sampson Agba, beneficiaries would […]

The junta claimed it seized power in November to prevent bloodshed between supporters of rival candidates in the elections.