Let us pay attention, by Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi
When I was young, there was a family who lived close to us on our street in the Fadeyi area of Lagos. I will call the man of the family Mr Benson. He had a wife, Mrs Remi Benson. When they first arrived on our street, Mr Benson had a motorbike, and his wife would ride […]
PeacePro seeks Borno partnership to transform Sambisa Forest into Peace City
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The Foundation for Peace Professionals (PeacePro) has proposed a partnership with the Borno State Government to establish Africa’s Peace City (APC), an initiative aimed at transforming the Sambisa Forest into a hub for peacebuilding, human security, innovation and sustainable development. The organisation said the proposed project is designed to support ongoing efforts […]
Tinubu’s choice of Shettima reflects vision, courage, says Ramatu Aliyu
By Progress Godfrey ABUJA – Former Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, has commended President Bola Tinubu over his decision to retain Vice President Kashim Shettima, saying it reflects vision, courage and commitment to national unity. Aliyu said Shettima’s record as Vice President since 2023, former Governor of […]
Nigeria, Portugal, Spain, seal Iberian-Africa trade pact, as experts warn AI must be ethical in migration governance
By Vera Anyagafu Nigeria moved to deepen economic and migration ties with Europe, even as experts at a major conference in Porto warned that artificial intelligence must be governed ethically to protect migrants and the Nigerian diaspora. The two developments dominated the second Centre for African Studies, University of Porto (CEAUP) Conference on ‘Migration, Artificial […]
You can be seen by millions, believed by none — Israel Fagbemigun
You cannot communicate to a public you do not understand. That is the foundation of everything I do. Visibility is easy; anyone can be loud. Trust is earned, and it is earned by first listening.
Ajadi celebrates aide, Badmus, at 40
By Ibrahim Kegbegbe The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) senatorial candidate for Oyo Central Senatorial District, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has congratulated his Personal Assistant, Hon. Kilamuwaye Badmus, on his 40th birthday. In a birthday message made available to journalists on Sunday, July 12, 2026, Ajadi described Badmus as a loyal, hardworking and dependable associate whose […]
APC Youth Parliament backs Tinubu’s choice of Shettima, predicts Northern support
By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi The APC Youth Parliament has expressed confidence that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to retain Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election will boost the party’s chances, particularly in the North-East and Northern region. Speaking with journalists in Bauchi on Sunday, Chairman of the APC […]
Delta Central 2027: No more family table, Urhobo must eat together
By Wilson Okorugbo There is a pattern in Delta politics that has become tired, predictable, and costly. It’s the politics of borrowed identity. Senator Ovie Omo-Age perfected it. He embodied it so completely, it’s not for wont of the right label to tag it the ‘Agege Doctrine.’ Under the Agege Doctrine, election season sounds like […]
Right local content policies will unlock Nigeria’s energy potential, strengthen indigenous operators – Oilserv MD, Nwangwu
Our philosophy has always been straightforward: execute projects safely, efficiently and to the highest international standards while consistently exceeding our clients’ expectations. That commitment has earned Oilserv the confidence of major international and indigenous energy companies operating within Nigeria.
What it takes to succeed as artiste has changed — GT Da Guitarman
By Ayo Onikoyi Veteran Nigerian singer and guitarist GT Da Guitarman has said the formula for succeeding in the music industry has changed over the years, urging aspiring artistes to embrace new realities and leverage digital tools to build their careers. Speaking during an interview on Conversations with Kenni, GT Da Guitarman said today’s artistes […]
My artistic ego was pricked” — Iretiola Doyle on Amaka Igwe’s advice
By Ayo Onikoyi Veteran Nollywood actress Iretiola Doyle has revealed how a piece of advice from the late filmmaker Amaka Igwe helped shape her career and changed her approach to acting. Doyle shared the experience while appearing as a guest on The Old And New Show, where she reflected on her journey in Nollywood, versatility […]
Taraba launches school tree-planting campaign to tackle climate change
By Femi Bolaji, Jalingo The Taraba State Government has urged students across the state to embrace tree planting as a collective effort to combat the growing impact of climate change. Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Aishat Barde, made the call while inaugurating the state’s 2026 School Tree Planting Campaign at the Federal Government Girls […]
Women disproportionately suffer the impacts of climate change – Prof Ayodele Morocco-Clarke
By Kennedy Mbele We caught up with Professor Ayodele Morocco-Clarke at the GenderInclusive Climate Change Governance (GenCGov) International Conference which held at the Federal Ministry of Education in Abuja, Nigeria on June 23 and 24. The theme of the conference was ‘Governing Climate in an Age of Retreat, Risk, and Geopolitical Re-alignment’. Morocco-Clarke chaired the […]
Vindication and Accountability: Why both can coexist in Femi Gbajabiamila’s matter
Democracy depends not on permanent outrage but on a willingness to follow facts wherever they lead. If those facts lead away from Gbajabiamila, then fairness demands that this be acknowledged.
NAS laments infrastructural deficits, water scarcity in Abuja community
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja The National Association of Seadogs (NAS), also known as the Pyrates Confraternity, Zuma Deck, Abuja, has raised the alarm over the infrastructural decay and acute water scarcity plaguing Tunga Maje community and pleaded with the government to come to the rescue. Tunga Maje is a prominent suburb located within the Gwagwalada […]
21-year-old Halimat designs security app on phone to tackle emergencies, insecurity
Twenty-one-year-old Halimat Onize Abdulazeez, a graduate of Civil Engineering from Nile University, Abuja, has designed an app for mobile phones to ensure rapid response for victims of insecurity and mitigate dangers during emergencies. The app named Limbuzz was designed to ensure real help comes immediately for Nigerians who find themselves in danger. According to Halimat, […]
