More than 1,000 returnees had been profiled, adding that there had been bilateral engagements between governments of Nigeria and South Africa

The second edition of the Eko Club National Under-15 and Under-19 Squash Tournament ended on Saturday in Lagos with impressive displays by young players, as organisers commended the rising standard of junior squash in Nigeria. Chairman of the Squash Section of Eko Club, Gbenga Feyisetan, said the tournament, organised in memory of the late Adejuwon […]

…call for Borrowers’ Forum, debt relief during crises By Peter Duru, Makurdi Residents of Adaka community on the outskirts of Makurdi, the Benue state capitals, have joined the growing call for reforms to the global debt system, urging international lenders to reduce interest rates on loans to developing nations and suspend debt repayments during disasters […]

By Chioma Obinna Obafemi Awolowo University on Saturday emerged winner of the maiden SSK Moot Court Competition, clinching the national title and producing the overall best student advocate in a contest that showcased the depth of legal talent in Nigerian universities. The grand finale, held in Lagos and organised by Streamsowers and Köhn as part […]

The Federal Government on Friday defended its reform efforts, revealing that more than 37,000 health workers have been recruited

By Prof. Mannixs E. Paul One of the strongest arguments for establishing State Police is that decentralized policing reduces the risk of nationwide institutional failure. Under an entirely centralized system, weaknesses at the national level often affect every state simultaneously. By contrast, a decentralized policing structure creates multiple centers of responsibility, innovation, and accountability. While […]

The Nigerian society of Chemical Engineers (NSChE) Edo/Delta chapter, has called on the Federal Government to take urgent steps to improve and aggressively expand power infrastructures across the country. It lamented that the present state of power supply in the country cannot support industrialization, noting that it weighs heavily on small and medium scale businesses […]

By Emem Idio The Izon Cultural Heritage Centre (ICHC) has welcomed the judgment of the Federal High Court sitting in Warri, describing it as a significant affirmation of the supremacy of the Constitution and the right to freedom of religion. In a statement signed by its Secretary, Comrade Ellington Bakumor, the Centre said the ruling […]

By Ayo Onikoyi The Lagos Chapter of the Federal Government College (FGC) Idoani Alumni Association has unveiled plans to expand its annual Ekolympics into a larger sporting festival, following the successful staging of the fifth edition of the event. Organisers said future editions would feature more sporting events, increased participation and wider engagement with alumni […]

By Kingsley Adegboye The Africa International Housing Show (AIHS), has called on Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), multilateral development banks, sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, private equity firms, impact investors and international financial institutions to significantly increase investments in Africa’s real estate sector. The housing show described it as one of the world’s most compelling opportunities […]

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Kaduna State has been singled out for commendation as the Federal Government launched the Digital National Education Management Information System (D-NEMIS), a technology-driven platform designed to eliminate inaccurate education statistics and strengthen planning through real-time data. The commendation came from the President of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, Comrade Audu Titus […]

52 years after Zaire carried Africa’s hopes alone, DR Congo showed how far African football has travelled. By Paul Lucky Okoku The scoreboard recorded England’s victory. History recorded Africa’s progress. Sometimes football asks us to remember before it allows us to appreciate. As I watched England battle DR Congo in the FIFA World Cup 2026, […]

By Moses Nosike Creative industry leaders have called for greater investment in women as Nigeria works to unlock the full economic potential of its creative economy, warning that limited access to funding, leadership opportunities, infrastructure and visibility continues to hold back one of the country’s most important growth sectors. The call was made at the […]

The former Commonwealth Plus British and  W.B.A International Light Heavyweight boxing champion Peter Oboh, now a minister of God, has said that today, 4th of July 2026, makes it 250 years since the United States of America got their full independence from Great Britain, yet the US is still in unnecessary conflict with the Islamic […]

Kwara State Commissioner for Business Innovation and Technology, Mrs Damilola-Yusuf Adelodun has said that the Ilorin International Conference Centre would position the state as a leading destination for business, tourism and investment. According to Mrs Damilola-Yusuf Adelodun, the Conference Centre has been designed to provide a world-class venue for conferences, exhibitions, business meetings, cultural events, […]