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 […]

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE Senator representing Edo Central Senatorial District, Sen. Joseph Ikpea has called on those that would be elected as chairmen of local government areas in Edo State in the July 11 election to explore the full autonomy they now enjoy to bring development to the people. He also advised […]

The President of Academic City University, Accra, Ghana, Prof. Fred McBagonluri, has said the institution is expanding its commitment to innovation, entrepreneurship and industry-focused education as part of efforts to produce graduates equipped to meet the demands of the global economy. McBagonluri said the university’s educational model is designed to bridge the gap between academic […]

By Juliet Umeh MubuyWallet, a Nigerian bill payment platform, is helping address one of the country’s most common digital payment challenges through its Airtime Swap service, giving users a simple way to convert excess airtime into cash. In a country where millions of people rely on mobile networks for communication, business, and everyday transactions, purchasing […]

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Ilese Development Council (IDC) has called on eligible Nigerians to register as voters, collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and actively participate in elections as part of efforts to strengthen democratic governance. The call was made on Saturday during a Voters’ Education Summit organised by the council in Ilese, in […]

By Ephraim Oseji Determined to protect their peers and create safer neighborhoods, trained young girls from the Platform for Amplifying the Voice and Empowerment of Girls (PAVE) have taken the lead in identifying critical issues like sexual harassment, bullying, and teenage pregnancy within their own communities. Instead of waiting on outside intervention, these young advocates […]

By Ephraim Oseji HACEY has announced the launch of Project Agbebi’s 2026 community Maternal Health Outreach, a six-state maternal health intervention running from June 15 to July 24, 2026, supported by the Bank of Industry. Across Kaduna, Ogun, Anambra, Cross River, Taraba, and Kwara States, the project will train 100 healthcare workers, deliver safe birthing […]