By Dickson Omobola Organisers of the Itsekiri Global Homecoming have appointed Overland Airways as the official airline carrier. The Itsekiri Global Homecoming will be held August 16 to 22, 2026. It features activities marking the 5th anniversary of the coronation of the Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Atuwase III, billed as the premier gathering […]

By Tony-Okafor Favour Big Brother Naija’s ‘Show Ya Sef’ season got off to a fiery start last Sunday, and one of the biggest talking points wasn’t a fight or a romance . It was housemate Abi’s marital status. The chef, model and entrepreneur revealed during the premiere that she is married, and fans have since […]

By Benjamin Njoku The Electronic Media Content Owners Association of Nigeria (EMCOAN) has officially announced the fifth edition of the Nigerian Electronic Media Content Exhibition and Awards (NEMCEA 2026). NEMCEA, Nigeria foremost International Media event is a three in one activation with focus on Conference, Content Exhibition and Industry Awards Nite. Scheduled to take place […]

By Benjamin Njoku The Performing Musicians Employers’ Association of Nigeria,PMAN, has praised Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, for his consistent support to Nigerian entertainers battling health challenges. In a letter signed by PMAN President, Mr. Pretty Okafor, the association expressed deep appreciation for the governor’s compassion and quick interventions for musicians and actors in […]

By Ayo Onikoyi A Nigerian-developed social networking platform, PersonsLikeYou says it is seeking to redefine online interactions by prioritising meaningful relationships over the popularity-driven engagement model that dominates many mainstream social media platforms. The platform was developed to help users connect with people who share similar interests, personalities and values through artificial intelligence powered matching, […]

By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of the 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army, under the 2 Division, have rescued 14 kidnapped victims following a kidnap incident along the Lagos–Benin Expressway in Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo State. The operation, conducted under Operation Whirl Stroke, followed credible intelligence received by troops on routine patrol at about 9:30 […]

By Matilda IkediobiLAGOS — Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote; Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Mr Jim Ovia; former President of the African Development Bank, Dr Akinwumi Adesina; businesswoman and philanthropist, Mrs Folorunsho Alakija; Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume; and several other distinguished Nigerians have emerged winners at […]

The President of the MAAUN Group of Universities, Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, has expressed profound appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the appointment of Dr. Salisu Salisu as the substantive Provost of the Federal College of Agricultural Produce Technology (FCAPT).

By Dayo Johnson Akure African historians have been urged to intensify efforts to recover oral traditions, indigenous languages, family records and local archives, as large parts of the continent’s history remain undocumented or absent from the internet. The call was contained in the communiqué of the “Futures of History” international conference organised by the Department […]

By Ibrahim Sani Shawai The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Gombe State, Dr. Jamil Isyaku Gwamna, has been conferred with the traditional title of Walin Bojude by the District Head of Bojude in Kwami Local Government Area, Alhaji Muhammad Ibrahim. The title was conferred during a ceremony held on Friday, with traditional rulers, […]

The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Adamawa State Council, has inaugurated the Adamawa Online Media Chapel and the NAS FM Chapel at the NUJ Press Centre in Yola. The inauguration ceremony attracted government officials, media executives and journalists from various media organisations across the state. Speaking at the event, the Chairman of the NUJ Adamawa […]

—Invest more in grassroots football, Omole tells FG, Ondo govt By Dayo Johnson Akure Grassroots football took centre stage in Ondo State on Thursday as Ore-Ofe FC lifted the 8th Akogun Under-20 trophy, beating Owase FC 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. But beyond the final, the competition’s organiser, Hon. Olugbenga Omole, used the […]

—Invites Health Minister to Launch By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja The Board of Trustees of the Late Augustus Akhabue Aikhomu Foundation has asked Coordinating Minister of Health Professor Muhammad Ali Pate to partner with the Foundation in professionally managing a newly completed 62‑bed medical centre in Idumu‑Iyase, Ewatto, Esan South‑East Local Government Area of Edo State. […]

The Rotary Club of Anthony Golden, District 9112, has reaffirmed commitment to improving maternal and child healthcare by distributing birth kits to about 100 pregnant women and nursing mothers at the Mende Primary Health Centre, Maryland, Lagos. 

Digital gaming platform iLotBet has fulfilled its biggest promise yet, presenting the keys to a N150 million luxury house to Mr. Samuel Nneke, a businessman from Sokoto, as grand prize winner of its 2026 World Cup promo.