By Nnasom David Her Royal Majesty and the Chief Executive Officer of Dee Utensils, Amb. Lois Andrew Ihwo, has joined distinguished personalities at the official commissioning of the newly renovated Jiwa Central Mosque in Jiwa, Abuja, reaffirming her unwavering commitment to religious tolerance, peaceful coexistence, and community development. A devout Christian and respected member of […]

By Nnasom David The Pan African Youth Leadership Foundation (PAYLEF) has announced the induction of Mariam Amadasun, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of EATWITHMIMI, into its Governing Council. The foundation said the appointment recognises Amadasun’s leadership, entrepreneurial achievements and contributions to building a successful food brand from the ground up. Through her commitment to quality, […]

By Matthew Johnson The people and traditional leadership of the Kemta townships in Abeokuta South, Ogun State, staged a colourful homecoming for Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, publicly presenting him as one of their own in a ceremony steeped in culture and tradition. The event, organised by the Kemta communities, was in […]

By Paul Lucky Okoku More than four decades after making my senior international debut against Morocco, I watched the Atlas Lions once again—this time from the stands—as football reminded me why memories outlive matches Some football matches entertain. Others stay with you forever. On June 24, 2026, inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, I experienced one […]

Where football history meets firsthand experience, tactical insight, and the enduring lessons of the beautiful game. Having faced Canada in the 1984 Great Wall Cup in China, Paul Lucky Okoku reflects on Canadian discipline, South Africa’s rising momentum, and why Bafana Bafana may carry a narrow advantage into this historic Round of 32 encounter. By […]

By Chioma Okoye Contemporary ceramic artist and sculptor, Umar Abdulrasheed, has been nominated for the 2026 Eko Heritage Award in the category of Eko Outstanding Visual Artist of the Year for ceramics and sculpture, in recognition of his contributions to visual arts and the use of art to promote climate change and environmental awareness. The […]

Former Minister of Education and Founder of Fix Politics Nigeria, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, has thrown her weight behind Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, in the race for President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). In a post on her verified X (formerly Twitter) handle, Dr. Ezekwesili, a prominent scholar and anti-corruption advocate, praised Badejo-Okusanya’s credentials and vision […]

Former Executive Vice-Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, has assumed office as the 14th President of the Nigerian Academy of Engineering (NAE), pledging to strengthen policy engagement and position engineering at the centre of Nigeria’s development agenda. Danbatta made the commitment during his investiture ceremony in Lagos, where he also unveiled […]

The rich heritage of the Yoruba language and culture took centre stage on Friday as renowned Nigerian author and linguist Bankole Olusiji Awosika officially unveiled his latest literary work, Yorùbá: A Tonal Language Homophones, during a colourful book launch held at Moonstone Hall, Billings Way, Ikeja, Lagos. The event attracted government officials, education stakeholders, academics, […]

…says judgement restores confidence in judiciary By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Former Ogun State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Motunrayo Adijat Adeleye, has commended the Ogun State Judiciary for its steadfast commitment to justice, following the conviction and life imprisonment of a man found guilty of raping a minor. Adeleye described the judgment […]