Speaking on Amuka’s career, Osoba said the veteran journalist had consistently demonstrated courage and innovation, recalling his involvement in the establishment of several media publications.

…Agency seizes 184.5kg cocaine, arrests two suspects in Lagos A Nigerian social media influencer, Afolabi Kazeem Micheal, popularly known as “KC Luxury”, has been arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) over his alleged links to an international cocaine trafficking network. The arrest according to BBC, followed the seizure of 184.5 kilogrammes of […]

Online gambling is now mainstream entertainment. The World Cup brought millions into sports betting. TikTok and Twitch have changed how younger audiences discover gambling content. Slots are one tap away. Roulette spins take seconds.  A bet can be placed during a live match without much thought. Access has become incredibly simple while the underlying mathematics […]

By Emmanuel Iheaka OWERRI — The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Prof. Taiwo Oyedele, has said federal allocations alone cannot guarantee prosperity for states, urging governments to develop sustainable sources of revenue and drive economic growth. Oyedele stated this at the 2026 National Council on Finance and Economic Development (NACOFED) conference […]

…KPMG restructuring to align technical education with jobs, industry needs By Joseph Erunke, Abuja ABUJA — The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has launched a major restructuring of the Monotechnic and Technical Education Board, MBTE, as part of efforts to reposition Nigeria’s polytechnics and monotechnics as stronger engines of skills development, employment and economic […]

…Directs immediate processing of CATA arrears, moves to address ASUU demands By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe GOMBE — Gombe State Governor and Visitor to Gombe State University, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has approved an additional N148.762 million monthly subvention for the institution to facilitate the implementation of the Enhanced Salary Structure, otherwise known as the Consolidated Academic […]

In a statement signed on Wednesday by the POMR Spokesman, Idris Zekeri, the media office urged Nigerians to pay close attention to Obi’s message and assess all presidential candidates based on their records, ideas, competence and character.

…Accuses FG of double standard over release of captured terrorists …Says APC risks PDP’s fate if it ignores history ..Promises to outperform Otti in all sectors By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — The governorship candidate of the Action People’s Party (APP) in Abia State, Gen. Ijioma Nwokoro Ijioma (retd.), has vowed to deploy every legal, political […]

He said the idea for the book emerged when former Vanguard staff members decided to document and bring together their experiences at the organisation.

The 31-year-old, who reached the final at Wimbledon in 2022, failed a doping test during an ATP event in Mallorca on June 22.

Prominent Nigerians, media executives and other dignitaries have gathered in Lagos for the launch of a book commemorating the 40th anniversary of Vanguard Newspapers and a reunion of former and current members of the Vanguard family.

Former Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) housemate, Segun Olusemo, popularly known as Sheggz, has confirmed that his relationship with fellow reality TV star Bella Okagbue ended in January 2026.

By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Concerned Citizens Assembly has called for the restructuring of Nigeria into 17 autonomous regions with greater control over their resources, security and internal affairs, including the retention of 80 per cent of revenues generated within their territories. The group made the demand in a communiqué issued on Wednesday at […]

LAGOS — Nigerian-born scholar, writer and researcher, Brendan Amadi, has been named recipient of the Southern African Times 2026 Editorial Recognition of the Year Award. The award, the publication’s highest annual editorial distinction, recognises exceptional contributions to public discourse, intellectual engagement, professional excellence and thought leadership across Africa and the global African diaspora. Amadi emerged […]

The South African Consulate in Lagos has dismissed reports that the mission has stopped issuing visas to Nigerians on the basis of anti-migrant protests in South Africa.