By EBUKA UKOH A nation is not sold in one dramatic transaction.  Such is done quietly, piece by piece, project by project, and budget line by budget line. A sale happens whenever public responsibility shrinks, and private comfort expands without shame.  Any student of history is fed up with the performance – year after year, party […]

By Ebunoluwa Sessou In an industry often characterised by speed, hype and technical bravado, Faith Oloruntoba is charting a different path, one defined by clarity, usability and human-centred innovation. In a statement, Faith with a background in product design, marketing and communication, revealed that she has built a leadership style rooted in integration and practical […]

By Tayo Ogunbiyi On Saturday, 27th December 2025, history was made at the historic Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Onikan, Lagos Island, as the Lagos State government hosted the 73rd edition of the iconic Eyo Festival. Renowned as a sacred emblem of Lagos’ ancestry, royal heritage, and cultural identity, the festival had in attendance distinguished personalities, […]

By Dapo Akinrefon The Niger Delta Youth Congress, NDYC, has expressed support for the Federal Government’s newly introduced tax regime, describing it as a necessary step toward strengthening Nigeria’s fiscal framework and ensuring long-term economic sustainability. The NDYC, in a statement by its National Coordinator, Mr Israel Uwejeyan, said the tax reforms being implemented under […]

By Innocent Anaba The concerned sons and daughters of Awka Ancient Kingdom, in the capital of Anambra State, along with supporters of Igbo cultural heritage, have tackled the state government for deriding a chieftaincy title conferred on the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu in the town. The group rejected and condemned […]

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Former Ogun State Governor and Senator representing Ogun East, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, has commended security agencies for the successful rescue of a former member of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Maruf Musa, who was abducted last week in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area of the state. Hon. Musa was […]

By Ebunoluwa Sessou The Association of Esan Professionals, AEP, has conferred its prestigious Purposeful Leadership and Community Commitment Award on Dr. Patrick Usiahon Ejedawe, Chairman of Patjeda Group of Companies Limited, in recognition of his professional excellence and contributions to the security and development of Esan land. The award was presented at a ceremony held […]

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Chief Executive Officer of Crestline Properties, Ambassador Samuel Somide, has disclosed that rigorous and professional property verification processes helped protect Nigerian investors from potential losses exceeding ₦800 million in land transactions in 2025. Somide made the disclosure during an interview with journalists in Abeokuta, Ogun State, where he highlighted the […]

Amid growing insecurity across West Africa, Amb. (Dr.) Alan Adeboye, Special Envoy on Youth Affairs of the International Forum for Peace and Diplomacy (IFPD), has stressed that meaningful engagement of young people in politics and governance is central to achieving sustainable peace and stability in the region. Speaking on the strategic role of youth in […]

By Ayo Onikoyi “Nigeria’s new tax law marks more than a fiscal reform. It represents a turning point in the relationship between citizens and the state. By expanding the tax base, strengthening compliance, and formalising revenue collection, the reform draws more Nigerians directly into the financing of government. This shift inevitably raises a fundamental question: […]

By Emmanuel Okogba Nigerian education technology platform Class54 has introduced new artificial intelligence–powered features aimed at supporting students preparing for major secondary school examinations, including JAMB (UTME), WAEC, and Post-UTME. The EdTech platform has helped over 300,000 students across Nigeria prepare for and pass local and international examinations through mobile-based practice, offline learning resources, and online […]

By Etop Ekanem Mount Zion LightHouse Full Gospel Church has announced the constitution of a new Board of Trustees, whose members were duly appointed and formally approved by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), in line with statutory and ecclesiastical requirements. The newly constituted Board of Trustees convened its meeting on December 31, 2025 at the […]

Veritas University, Abuja, will host an international conference on sustainable development in February 2026, positioning the institution as a key platform for global academic and policy engagement on Africa’s development challenges. The conference, titled “Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in Africa: People, Environment, and Institutions,”is scheduled to hold on February 3, 2026, at the university’s campus. […]

Revival Intercessors Ministries International (INC), Achievers Chapel, has announced plans to host the One Word Crusade 2026, a four-day spiritual programme themed “Divine Visitation,” in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The crusade is scheduled to run from January 28 to January 31, 2026, with daily activities beginning at 5:00 p.m. The venue is Model Primary School, […]

By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has assured residents and communities of the Lake Chad region that the military is intensifying efforts to secure the lake and its adjoining waterways to allow fishing, transportation and other socio-economic activities to thrive again in the Northeast. Abbas said the […]