By Efe Onodjae The organisers of Extravagant Praise 2026 have said no fewer than 5,000 worshippers are expected at this year’s annual gospel concert, which will focus on thanksgiving, Christian unity and soul-winning. The event will hold at St. Dominic’s Catholic Church, Yaba, Lagos, on August 14. Speaking during a press briefing in Lagos, the […]

By Efe Onodjae Nigerian-born visual artist Kanu Jennifer Chisom is using the universal language of art to promote unity, inclusion and cultural understanding in her latest painting, Threads of Diversity. Now based in Dundee, United Kingdom, Jennifer continues to explore themes of identity, culture, community and human connection through her distinctive blend of realism and […]

By Japhet Davidson ABIS Group has unveiled its Digital Market Place, a platform designed to modernise Nigeria’s protein supply chain – from farm/sea, to the table – using technology to solve the inefficiencies that plague livestock, meat, seafood, and poultry market in Nigeria. The Group also frowned at the state of the country’s abattoirs which […]

By Peter Egwuatu MeCure Industries Plc has proposed increasing its capital raising programme to N50 billion from N30 billion as the pharmaceutical manufacturer accelerates its expansion across Nigeria and West Africa. The proposal followed the company’s impressive 2025 financial performance, with revenue rising by 69 per cent to N77.69 billion from N46.03 billion in 2024. […]

By Ayo Onikoyi Nigerian comedienne and actress, Anita Asuoha, popularly known as Real Warri Pikin, has once again proven that laughter knows no borders after successfully wrapping up the Canadian leg of her :In My Element Tour:” with six sold-out shows. From Winnipeg to Toronto, London, Saskatoon, Regina and Vancouver, the award-winning entertainer left audiences […]

By Ayo Onikoyi Nigerian Afrobeats singer David Cross, popularly known as Kwate, has commenced his 2026 U.S. summer tour, with performances lined up across several American cities as he continues to expand his international presence. The tour will see the Edo State-born artiste perform songs from his catalogue, including his latest collaboration with American rap […]

By Ayo Onikoyi Former Big Brother Naija reality star turned actress, Bamike Olawunmi-Adenibuyan, popularly known as Bambam, has revealed that she is eager to break away from the romantic roles she has become known for by taking on a villainous character in an action film. Speaking in an interview with Potpourri, the actress said she […]

…insist lives lost during incident must not be forgotten By Olayinka Ajayi A Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Think Yoruba First, TYF, has commented President Bola Tinubu and other security agencies for the successful rescue of all the pupils and teachers abducted from three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The group however urged […]

Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Waterlight Africa Investments Limited, Prince Ero Ibhafidon, has been honoured with the Global Sustainability Leadership Award 2026 at the 5th Global Sustainability Summit and Awards held at the historic House of Lords, Palace of Westminster, London.

By Vera Anyagafu For the United States Government Exchange Alumni Association of Nigeria (USGEAAN), the United States Freedom 250 Celebration was more than an event. It was a test of unity and a call to action. In a statement issued on behalf of the USGEAAN, the National President, Dr. Nosayaba Tukura, commended members for their […]

Italian football icon Paolo Maldini has been appointed technical director of the national football federation (FIGC) looking to rebuild after Italy’s failure to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup.

A 22-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly robbing members of the public using a stainless lighter designed to resemble a pistol

By Vincent Ujumadu A man identified as Ejike Ofoegbu, publisher of Igbo Time Magazine, has admitted responsibility for creating and circulating videos on Facebook and other social media platforms in which he falsely claimed to be Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s son, Ozonna Soludo. In a video released by Ofoegbu, he acknowledged that the claims made in […]

Ovia South-West Local Governmen, Edo State, roduced the youngest chairman in its history as 30 years Anthony Osarobo won the election

England and Norway were preparing to lock horns in a blockbuster World Cup quarter-final battle of elite strikers in Miami on Saturday set to be played in ferocious heat and humidity.