NAFDAC busts fake Goya oil factory, alcohol counterfeit syndicate in Lagos
•Warns churches, traders against toxic products as enforcement intensifies By Chioma Obinna The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, on Friday in Lagos uncovered an illegal factory producing fake “Goya oil” and dismantled a major syndicate involved in the counterfeiting of alcoholic drinks in Lagos, warning that the activities pose grave […]
Guardians of Legacy: How Nigeria’s Art Collectors Are Reframing Preservation
In Lagos, a gathering of minds recently underscored a truth too often overlooked: art is not merely acquired, it is safeguarded
Sunday Oliseh’s pontifications: Truths and half truths
While legends should critique and gatekeep the national team, they should also measure their words before making public statements. It’s true Osimhen has been unapologetic, but we have to accept his character.
Ogun State at 50: Gateway of progress
As Ogun State marks fifty years since its creation on February 3, 1976, the milestone presents an opportunity for reflection on a journey
Uduaghan urges Delta monarch to respect court judgment
The Alema of Warri Kingdom, Chief Emmanuel Uduaghan, has urged a prominent monarch in Delta State to comply with the judgment in Chief Ayomanor v. Ginuwa, 11 JELR 81222 (W.A.C.A), which confines his activities to the 510 acres granted. His comment comes amid a foundation-laying ceremony of a sub-palace by the monarch in a kingdom […]
‘Recycling Matters II’ brings trash to treasure @ Alexis Galleries
Lagos art lovers have plenty to anticipate as “Recycling Matters II” gears up to open at Alexis Galleries on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
From Sarr to Laryea, by Emeka Obasi
There is always something new out of Morocco. In 1988 Mauritanian referee, Idrissa Sarr was the story all over Nigeria following his questionable calls in the grand finale of the African Nations Cup between Nigeria and Cameroon. In 2026, Daniel Laryea of Ghana is the new Sarr. Laryea was at the centre when hosts, Red Atlas […]
Court voids Ukwuna autonomous community, affirms recognised communities in Enugu North LGA
The Enugu State High Court has nullified the creation of Ukwuna Autonomous Community, which was established in 2023 within Enugu North Local Government Area, declaring the action inconsistent with existing laws governing autonomous communities in the state.
National Think Tank, MIND, petitions Senate, demands probe of maltreatment of Nigerians at IOC
The Movement of Intellectuals for National Development (MIND), a national think tank, has reached out to the Nigerian Senate, requesting an inquiry into the treatment of Nigerian workers at Total Energies. In a petition dated January 14, Western coordinator Ebi Warekromo expressed concern over multiple violations of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development […]
Borgu Bleeding: Son of late Emir appeals for urgent military intervention
Murtala Haliru Dantoro, son of the late Emir of Borgu, Senator Haliru Dantoro (Kitoro III), has appealed to relevant authorities to take immediate and decisive action to stem the worsening insecurity in Borgu Kingdom, Niger State.
Ajadi welcomes Ajirotutu’s defection to PDP, says victory assured in 2027
The leading governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has congratulated a prominent former 2023 Ogun East senatorial candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Hon. Wasiu Ajirotutu, following his defection to the PDP.
