‘Domestic challenges should take priority’, APC chieftain backs Tinubu’s UNGA absence
By Adeola Badru A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Abayomi Nurain Mumuni, has backed President Bola Tinubu’s decision to delegate Vice-President Kashim Shettima to represent him at the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), arguing that the government’s immediate priority should remain addressing challenges confronting Nigerians at home. Mumuni spoke amid public […]
Chinese company reconstructs Edo community school, donates cash support to 20 pupils
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – AN Edo State based Chinese company Yongxing Steel Company Nigeria Limited has reconstructed the Ozolua Primary School in Egun Community, Ikpoba-Okha local government area which was vandalised by suspected scavenger and others. Presenting the school which now has new chairs and tables, a generator powered borehole to serve the […]
Asaba to host N/Delta Creative Industry Expo in December
The Niger Delta is set to take centre stage in Nigeria’s creative economy as the inaugural Niger Delta Creative Industry Expo, ND CRE8 EX 2026, holds in Asaba, Delta State, from December 1 to 5, 2026, with thousands of creatives, entrepreneurs, investors, innovators, brands and policymakers expected to converge on the state. Organised by Mega […]
Akowonjo residents protest Band A tariff, demand return to Band B
By Ebunoluwa Sessou Residents of Akowonjo and adjoining communities in Egbeda area of Lagos, have staged a peaceful protest against their classification under Band A electricity tariff, describing the cost of electricity as unaffordable for residents. The protesters, who gathered to express their grievances, demanded that the communities be returned to Band B, argued that […]
Kiing LU blends Drill, Fuji in new single
By Ayo Onikoyi Nigerian artist, A&R and executive producer, Kiing LU, has released a new single, “Get Up (Dance),” blending contemporary Drill with the traditional sound of Fuji music. The song, released on September 18, 2026, features Nigerian singer Liya, Hip-Hop artiste Bkay EastGaad and Afro singer Nextee, who brings a strong Fuji influence to […]
Aiyedatiwa flags off N400m bursary for 13,360 students
—Distributes tablets to students in 50 schools By Dayo Johnson, Akure Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has flagged off the 2026 bursary, scholarship and financial assistance programme for 13,360 students of Ondo State origin in tertiary institutions across Nigeria. The governor approved N400 million for the programme, which covers 11,907 bursary recipients, 614 scholarship beneficiaries, […]
