Taraba woman disfigures teenage girl’s face because husband likes her over
By Femi Bolaji Widespread anger has erupted in Taraba State following reports that a housewife, Ramatu Abbas, mutilated the face of 17-year-old Iwasen Terhemba with a razor. The attack was reportedly fueled by the woman’s suspicion that her husband was interested in the teenager. The incident, which allegedly occurred in Donga town, Donga Local Government […]
Firm pledges sustainable investment in Ogun community
SAF Properties & Investment has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable development, job creation and long-term socio-economic benefits for the Ado-Odo community in Ado-Odo/Ota Federal Constituency, Ogun State, as it moved to allay concerns over its operations in the area.
Domestic stock investors dominate trade as portfolio transactions surge 42%
By Peter Egwuatu Domestic investors have recorded significant growth for the bulk of activity on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) in December 2025, as total domestic and foreign portfolio transactions rose sharply to N1.38 trillion, reflecting a 42.13 per cent increase from N0.97 trillion recorded in November 2025. The NGX Domestic and Foreign Portfolio Investment, FPI, […]
Morocco signs founding charter of US-led Board of Peace
The Kingdom of Morocco has formally signed the founding charter of the United States-led Board of Peace (BoP), an initiative launched by President Donald Trump, the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Thursday.
Why Nigeria is almost a one-party state, by Donu Kogbara
Thanks to a gale of defections from opposition parties (the PDP mostly), 29 out of 36 governors are now fully-fledged members of the APC; and there are rumours that the Kano governor will soon join them. I find this situation immensely depressing. But I guess it shouldn’t surprise me. Nigerians are always complaining about the near-total absence […]
Speakers at Exponential Conference call for distinctive, authentic leadership
Organisers of the Exponential Conference have said its 10th edition reflects a broader effort to confront leadership drift and restore originality and integrity across faith and marketplace institutions.
CONYSSA appoints Dr. Samuel Anisulowo Olawale to lead global youth security and diplomatic relations
The Board of Trustees of the Coalition of Nigerian Youths on Security and Safety Affairs (CONYSSA) has officially announced the appointment of Dr. Samuel Anisulowo Olawale as the Director of the Directorate for Diaspora and Diplomatic Relations. The appointment, effective from January 19, 2026, to January 18, 2028, marks a strategic milestone in Nigeria’s efforts […]
Lagos Ultimate Lions Club pledges continued humanitarian support for communities
The Lions International, Lagos Ultimate Lions Club, District 404B2 Nigeria, has reinstated its commitment to supporting the needy through humanitarian projects.
Post-AFCON: Real reform needed to reposition our football
Successes at sporting competitions are not fortuitous, but products of deliberate planning, sustained investment and shared vision. This manifested at the just concluded African Cup of Nations, AFCON, hosted by Morocco which played and lost the final match against Senegal. The achievements of both countries are rooted in years of youth development and massive investment […]
Sokoto: EU, UN step up support to tackle poverty, health, education gaps
The European Union, EU, working alongside United Nations agencies and international development partners, yesterday reaffirmed its commitment to helping Sokoto State tackle poverty and close critical gaps in health, education, and social protection for women, children, and vulnerable families.
Dengue claims one life as Sokoto emerges epicentre, NCDC raises alert
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, on Thursday raised the alarm over increasing cases of dengue fever with one fatality recorded in Sokoto.
