By Benjamin Njoku All roads lead to OJEZ Lounge, National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, on Sunday, August 30, 2026, as The Forum by OJEZ honours Mrs. Toke Benson, Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, for her contributions to the growth of tourism, arts, culture and the creative economy in Lagos. A lawyer […]

Founder of Tranons by Tracy Luxury, Uju Tracy Benson-Nwawulu, has urged women to boldly venture into areas traditionally dominated by men, saying women have a place in every space they find themselves.

By Isreal Ojekunle Nollywood actress and politician Doris Ogala says she’s running for governor of Abia State in 2027 to “rescue” residents from hardship and poor governance. Speaking in an interview with media personality Nedu Wazobia, Ogala said the state needs urgent intervention, citing unstable electricity and decaying infrastructure as top concerns. “My people are […]

De Imperial Philanthropic Family, under the leadership of its National President, High Chief Dr. Sir Darlington Nwabunike, on Friday, August 21, 2026, commissioned an ultra-modern classroom block built and donated to Community Secondary School, Nando, Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra State.

By Benjamin Njoku WAPTV, the family entertainment channel, has secured another first with the acquisition of broadcast rights to the popular Indian romantic drama series, Rajjo’. With the deal, WAPTV becomes the first television channel in Nigeria to air the smash hit series, as part of efforts to reinforce its position as a leading provider […]

By Juliet Ebirim As Nigeria’s real estate sector continues to respond to changing housing and investment needs, Chief Mrs. Olayinka Latinwo, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Riley Homes & Properties Limited, is building her career with focus on professionalism, transparency and relationships. Latinwo oversees the company’s activities in residential, commercial and land property, with […]

By Tony-Okafor Favour Afrobeats star Davido says he and other established artists of his generation should begin to slow down and create room for younger talents to shine. Speaking on a recent episode of the Uncut Podcast, the 33-year-old reflected on the future of his generation in the music industry. “I am not going to […]

By Juliet Ebirim Five women entrepreneurs from Africa are developing solutions to some of the continent’s pressing healthcare and food security challenges, after being named among the winners of the Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award, powered by the Impact Hub Network. The award recognises 15 women entrepreneurs from Africa, Latin America and Asia whose businesses […]

By Juliet Ebirim Thirty years after its original release, Nigerian-Canadian gospel singer and songwriter Princess Anne Inyang has revisited her worship song, Akanam Nkwe, with a new live remix to mark the song’s 30th anniversary and three decades of her professional recording career. Originally released in 1996, Akanam Nkwe emerged at a time when digital […]

Child protection practitioners have been urged to prioritise self-care and continual professional development to prevent burnout and ensure effective support for children and survivors of abuse.

By Ephraim Oseji Businessman and environmentalist, Chief Sunny Onuesoke, has welcomed the Federal Government’s agreement with Premium Steel and Mines Limited (PSML) to revive the moribund Delta Steel Company (DSC), Ovwian-Aladja, Delta State. The FGt, through the Ministry of Steel Development, recently signed a sub-lease and operations agreement with PSML as part of efforts to […]

The Senior Special Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Political Matters, Dr Hope George, has described the five-year reign of the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, CFR, as transformational, marked by visionary leadership, peace, cultural renaissance and purposeful development.

By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi BAUCHI: Homicide detectives have launched an investigation into the death of a 39-year-old man, Abdulrazak Ibrahim, while in the custody of a local vigilante group in Bauchi metropolis. The Bauchi State Police Command confirmed the incident on Friday, saying three members of the vigilante group had been arrested and detained in […]

By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi The Bauchi State Police Command has officially launched a major security and youth inclusion campaign to combat the rising wave of political and digital thuggery among young people in the state. The initiative was unveiled during a one-day dialogue held at the Police Officers’ Mess on Jos Road to mark the […]

…Ex-Army chief advocates intelligence-led approach to Nigeria’s security challenges By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo A group of Nigerian academics and security researchers has honoured former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusufu Buratai (retd.), CFR, with a scholarly publication examining the relationship between defence, intelligence and statecraft in Nigeria. The nine-chapter book, titled “Defence, Intelligence […]