By Etop Ekanem As discussions continue within Ijebu Land over the future of the Awujale stool, Prince Oladapo Osunsanya of the Tunwase–Oduba royal family has emerged as one of the royal sons whose name is being mentioned in succession conversations. Prince Osunsanya hails from the Fusenguwa ruling house, one of the formally recognised ruling houses […]

By TOOCHUKWU OBIOTIKA Across Nigeria, the night of December 31, 2025, was not merely a date change. It was a vigil—of candles and choruses, kneeling knees and tired backs, whispered prayers and loud declarations. In churches, auditoriums, and open centres of worship, people watched the clock and their souls, believing that how one crosses over matters. […]

The Nigerian stock market’s performance in 2025 stands as one of the most compelling economic successes of the year. At a time when many households struggled with high living costs, the capital market quietly delivered record-breaking returns. The Nigerian Exchange’s, NGX, All-Share Index rose by over 50 per cent, while market capitalisation expanded to nearly […]

The headline above would give the scent of a little bit of politics but not the flatulence of political defections all over the place. Every little infra dig in politics and also the far more established ones are emigrating to one direction to remain in political Mecca with scant consideration for the people they claim to […]

The way some Nigerians react to global geopolitics leaves one in no doubt of their poor, dangerously ignorant, apprehension of what it means for an African country to survive in today’s world. They see but cannot understand the brazen determination of certain leaders they perceive as saviours of the world, particularly the black man, to return […]

A youth group, Kebbi Progressive Youths (KEPYO), has warned residents of Kebbi State to be wary of what it described as fraudulent politicians and individuals allegedly tainted by corruption as political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections intensify. Addressing journalists in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday, the group’s spokesperson, Comrade Usman Musa, said Kebbi State […]

“Where there is no vision, the people perish; but where there is no truth, the people turn against each other.” The question of whether social media poses an existential threat to Nigeria may at first seem improbable. Yet in today’s Nigeria, where the political order is strained, where cohesion is brittle, where cynicism is rampant and […]

By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria, MARAN has charged maritime stakeholders to recommit themselves to greater impact in the marine and blue economy as the nation steps into the year 2026. In a New Year message to members and stakeholders, the Chairman of MARAN, Mr. Tunde Ayodele described 2026 as a “year […]

OKPECHI Chinyere Vivian, founder of the Chinny’s Unfiltered platform, has called for a more integrated approach to mental wellness and financial empowerment

By Ayo Onikoyi Nemsia Studios is proud to announce the release of SuperNowa , a moving coming-of-age drama exploring brilliance, silence, and the quiet courage it takes to show up in a world that demands too much, too soon. The film premieres exclusively on Prime Video on January 9, 2026 , across Africa and select […]

In the city where “hustle” is the local dialect, the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) has just separated the dreamers from the disruptors. After an 8-week gauntlet of high-stakes mentorship and late-night pivoting, the Lagos Innovate Idea Hub 12.0 has crowned three startups as the new vanguard of the Lagos tech ecosystem. From a […]

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – NOT less than 500 residents in Benin City, Ogheghe community and environs have benefitted from a three-day free medical outreach organised by the management of the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Benin City. The outreach which took place at the premises of the hospital at Ogheghe-Osemwende, a community in the Ikpoba […]

Mrs. Umakhihe was surrounded by loved ones, expressing heartfelt gratitude to God for life, health, and family

…. Calls for People Centred Governance By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar The 2023 governorship candidate of the National Rescue Movement in Cross River State, Mr Patrick Solomon, has defected to the Social Democratic Party, describing the move as a principled step toward promoting inclusive governance, accountability and people centred development in the state. Solomon announced his […]

The National Association of Nigerian Students in Diaspora has urged the Federal Government to urgently honour its financial commitments to Bilateral Education Agreement scholars owed allowances for over one year. In a statement on Wednesday, the National President of NANS Diaspora, Comrade Juwon Fayomi, said the prolonged delay had subjected Nigerian students studying abroad to […]