NDC primary: Orakpor hails Olawande’s emergence as party candidate
By Esther Onyegbula Mr Emmanuel Orakpor, Director of Publicity for the Southern Solidarity Alliance, SSA, has congratulated Hon George Olawande on his victory in the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, House of Representatives primary election held on Friday, May 29, 2026. Orakpor, in a congratulatory message issued on Saturday, described Olawande’s emergence in the keenly contested […]
Uzodinma, an exemplar of democracy dividends
By Chioma Chigozie There are moments in the life of a people when governance ceases to be a mere constitutional obligation and becomes an urgent rescue mission. Such moments demand more than political rhetoric; they demand vision, courage, stamina, and the rare capacity to confront decay without becoming overwhelmed by it. In many ways, that was the […]
Global attention turns to Okpekpe for landmark gold label showpiece
The quiet hills of Okpekpe in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State are once again preparing for a moment on the global sporting stage as the 11th edition of the Okpekpe International 10km Road Race holds today.
Lagos agog, as young entrepreneurs, creators storm “Live It 100” event
Young Nigerians gathered at the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos recently for a 100-hour youth-focused experience that blended music, gaming, entrepreneurship, technology, and digital culture, reflecting the growing intersection between entertainment and innovation in the country’s youth space.
Rangers International in 9th Heaven of enduring legacy
By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu Rangers International Football Club of Enugu has just lifted the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) trophy. This marks a record-equaling 9th time of winning the competition by Nigeria’s arguably most celebrated and supported club. The darling club that rose from the ashes of the Nigeria-Biafra war in 1970 also won the competition […]
Business, legal leaders to gather in Abuja for 20th NBA-SBL’s Conference
The Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law (NBA-SBL) has announced plans for its 20th Annual International Business Law Conference, which will also mark the section’s 21st anniversary, with this year’s edition set to examine the real impact of economic and regulatory reforms across key sectors of the Nigerian economy.
World Menstrual Day: Tabitha-Abimbola Foundation impacts 250 girls
By Ebunoluwa Sessou As part of activities marking the 2026 World Menstrual Hygiene Day, celebrated annually on May 28, the Tabitha-Abimbola Foundation, a nonprofit organisation focused on empowering indigent women and underprivileged children, on Thursday organised its second Menstrual Health Outreach, impacting 250 girls at Immaculate Hearts Comprehensive Senior High School, Maryland, Lagos. During the […]
Supporters rally behind Dozie Ogenyi at NDC primaries in Enugu
Large crowds of supporters turned out across several parts of Enugu State on Friday in support of governorship aspirant Hon. Dozie Ogenyi during the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) primaries.
At 2026 Ojude Oba, FCMB embraces continuity, enterprise
For visitors arriving in the southwestern Nigerian town of Ijebu-Ode, the Ojude Oba festival first appears as a spectacle. Thousands in embroidered fabrics honour the Awujale, Ijebuland’s traditional ruler, as horse riders thunder across open grounds and regberegbe parade in coordinated colours. Cameras flash and drums echo throughout the city. However, beneath the visual grandeur, […]
Borno Cholera outbreak kills 37, over 3000 infected
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Atleast, no fewer than 37 people were killed with over 3,000 infected following an acute breakdown of Cholera in many parts of Borno, including Maiduguri, the state capital. Sources and relevant authorities have confirmed. Although, our Correspondent observed that the Ministry of Health and Human Services in the state is yet […]
No NDC primary held in Idemili North/South Federal Constituency, says Ikokwu
An aspirant for the Idemili North and South Federal Constituency seat on the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Chiogo Constance Ikokwu, popularly known as Ugonecheora, has rejected the outcome of the party’s primary election, insisting that no valid exercise took place on May 29.
Action Alliance nominates Omoaje as presidential candidate
The Action Alliance, AA, has nominated its National Chairman, Adekunle Rufai Omoaje, as the party’s presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 general election.
Tinubu broke long-standing barriers to Nigeria’s dev – Buratai
Former Chief of Army Staff and former Nigerian Ambassador to the Republic of Benin, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai (retd), has commended President Bola Tinubu for what he described as bold reforms that have dismantled long-standing obstacles to Nigeria’s growth and development.
2027: PDP governorship candidate pledges inclusive leadership in Enugu
…Vows to review policies affecting residents By Chinedu Adonu Ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Enugu State, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Sampson Chukwu Nnamani, has pledged to review and remove policies and practices that negatively affect the wellbeing, economic survival and social advancement of the people. Nnamani made […]
CPA commends Adedokun-led BPP’s impactful reforms
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA- THE Centre for Public Accountability, CPA, Saturday, commended the Adedokun-led Bureau off Public Procurement, BPP, reforms, after a critical assessment of the agency. CPA made the commendation while presenting its findings tagged ‘Independent Service Delivery Assessment Report’ on selected government institutions at a press conference in Abuja, describing the agency as […]
Glo showers cash on age grades, horse riders at Ojude Oba 2026
This year’s Ojude Oba Festival, was a spectacle of fun, entertainment and reward as its main sponsor, Globacom, showered cash prizes on outstanding age grades and horse riders at the event held in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State on Friday. Egbe Bobakeye Okunrin Akile Ijebu came tops as the best Regberegbe in the male category to win […]
