By Godwin Oritse A recently concluded opinion poll conducted by a reputable media organisation, Standard Post, has projected victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), in the August 8, 2026 election. According to the poll, Oyebamiji is leading the race with 52 per cent of respondents’ votes. The […]

The Director General of the Delta State Contributory Health Commission (DSCHC), Olorogun Isaac Omavuaye Akpoveta, has been listed in the 2025 edition of Who’s Who in Africa, joining a distinguished list of Nigerians whose influence spans governance, business, science, culture and public service. Chief Dr. Akpoveta is recognized among Africa’s leading figures in health systems […]

Former Anambra State governor, Mr. Peter Obi, has raised the alarm over Nigeria’s deepening poverty crisis, saying the country is sliding backwards as politicians remain fixated on power struggles and control of party structures.

This seventh edition of my special yearly forecast might be the last. I’ve enjoyed  doing it – the hits and the misses – especially the big hits.  From twice forecasting that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar would lose (2019 and 2023, he’ll lose again in 2027), months before the election, to predicting that at least five […]

The Arewa Progressive Assembly (APA), a prominent civil society organization, has called on the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission(ICPC),  Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to launch a thorough investigation into the activities of Dr. Nonye Ayeni, the Executive Director/CEO of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC).

The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, and the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, have drawn up a framework to address consumer complaints arising from unsuccessful airtime and data transactions during network downtimes, system glitches, or human input errors.

By Etop Ekanem Dr. Kidochukwu Atube is among a rising group of Nigerian scientists whose work spans engineering, pharmaceutical sciences and immunology, earning him growing international recognition. Recent attention following a widely shared profile of his work by African Giant on social media has helped spotlight his contributions and prompted broader interest in his scientific […]

The Africa Youth Advance Mentorship Initiative (AYAMI), a flagship youth development programme of the African Youth Leadership and Advancement Network (AYLAN), has officially announced the opening of applications for its 2026 Fellowship Cohort. In a statement released on behalf of the initiative, Abdulrahman Raheem, Founder of the Africa Youth Advance Mentorship Initiative and Chairman, Board […]

By Elizabeth OsayandeIn a poignant testament to the struggles faced by individuals with disabilities in Nigeria, Mr Yinka Olaito, a journalist and disability inclusion advocate, has called for immediate action regarding the distressing experience of Uche Olivia, a visually impaired registered nurse who was denied essential accommodations during a recent entrance examination. Olaito’s statement, delivered […]

By Juliet Umeh Smart Stewards Academy has announced the continued expansion of its financial education platform, reinforcing its mission to equip individuals with the knowledge, systems, and discipline required to build lasting financial stability and wealth. Designed as a practical and accessible learning ecosystem, the Academy delivers structured financial education tailored to modern economic realities, […]