Bianca Ojukwu among early backers of Abia redemption struggle – Otti
Otti further assured the minister of his continued support as she pursues greater accomplishments in service to Nigeria.
List of UK companies that offer visa sponsorship to foreign workers
The UK continues to attract skilled professionals from around the world in 2026, but recent immigration changes have made securing a sponsored job more competitive.
Okocha denies biting Portable, says singer should accept defeat
Nollywood actor Charles Okocha has denied biting singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, during their recent celebrity boxing rematch in Lagos.
Infantino calls emergency FIFA meeting as pressure mounts
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has called an emergency meeting of senior staff in Rabat, Morocco, amid growing pressure over the organisation’s abandoned plan to bring private investment into a company responsible for running its tournaments.
From “Smart Partner” to “Global Solution”: WAIC 2026 Shows Another Path Of AI Development
July 17th, Shanghai. The 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and the High-level Conference on Global Governance of Artificial Intelligence opened as scheduled. More than 1,100 enterprises, more than 3,000 exhibits and over 300 world-first products, the exhibition area exceeded 100,000 square meters for the first time. Beyond the scale figures, it is worth asking: When […]
Sokoto’s ₦1.7bn NYSC camp rehabilitation hits 80% completion
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — The rehabilitation of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp in Wamakko, Sokoto State, has reached 80 per cent completion, with the project expected to improve the welfare and experience of corps members posted to the state. The project, awarded by the Sokoto State Government to SBG Enterprises […]
Lagos boosts fire response capacity with 11 public stations, 685 new firefighters
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reinforced the state’s emergency response capacity with the induction of 150 newly recruited firefighters into the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service. The ceremony also featured the commissioning and commencement of operations at the new Oworonshoki Fire Station, bringing the number of public […]
Lawan hails Tinubu’s 30%-80% military salary increase, says move will boost troops’ morale
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Former President of the Senate and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Defence, Senator Ahmad Lawan, has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving a salary increase of between 30 and 80 per cent for personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, describing the move as a major morale booster for […]
Ogu-Bolo Chairman to receive PHMA 2026 Education Award
The Chairman of Ogu-Bolo Local Government Area of Rivers State, Chief Vincent Nemieboka, Esq., has been named the recipient of the Local Government Chairman of the Year – Education Award at the 6th edition of the Port Harcourt Magazine Awards (PHMA) 2026. The recognition, according to the organisers, follows the chairman’s interventions in the education […]
Afia Media unveils advertising grant to boost South-East SMEs
Afia Media, Nigeria’s only South-East-focused broadcaster on DStv and GOtv platforms, has launched the Obuzo Advertising Grant, an initiative aimed at helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the region access television and radio advertising opportunities. The grant programme is designed to support businesses with increased visibility and market reach by providing promotional opportunities across […]
Devolve Power to States’: Mimiko cites Jethro principle as cure for Nigeria’s governance crisis
By Dayo Johnson Akure Former Ondo State Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, says Nigeria can only break free from administrative gridlock and insecurity if power is genuinely transferred to sub-national governments. Mimiko spoke at the Pastors’ Seed Service of the 74th Annual Convention of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, on the topic, “The Government […]
