Boulos family, SCOA Nigeria threaten lawsuit over viral coastal road fraud allegations
The Boulos family and SCOA Nigeria Plc have threatened legal action over viral social media videos alleging their involvement in financial impropriety linked to the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road Project.
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The Met Gala is essentially the “Oscars of Fashion,” but with much higher stakes for the wardrobe and a far more exclusive guest list.
Bomadi elders, stakeholders endorse Mutu for 2027 Reps seat
By Innocent Anaba A socio-political group, the Bomadi Elders and Stakeholders Forum, BESF, has endorsed the member representing Bomadi/Patani Federal Constituency, Mr. Nicholas Mutu, as its sole candidate for the 2027 House of Representatives election. The group said the decision followed extensive deliberations aimed at promoting unity, progress and sustained development in Bomadi Local Government […]
Oba Adeoye set to become 18th Oluoke of Okeigbo
— Week-long festivities begin April 20-26 for Installation By Dayo Johnson Akure The Oluoke of Okeigbo Coronation Committee has announced a week-long series of events for the official installation and coronation of His Royal Majesty, Oba (Barr.) Akintoye Felix Adeoye, Adegbitel II, as the 18th Oluoke of Okeigbo and paramount ruler of the Okeigbo Kingdom. […]
Dorian Home @ 5 : How brother’s death inspired orphanage for 850 children – Dr Bayode
The Founder of Dorian Home for Charity and Social Development, Dr. Tolulola Bayode, said a lifelong passion for giving and a personal tragedy led her to establish a facility for vulnerable children, women, and youths.
African Accelerators face calls for greater alignment with market needs
Startup accelerators across Africa are drawing increased attention over how capital is allocated and how innovation is shaped within the ecosystem.
Lagos Ikoyi Elite Lions Club inaugurates FCFMT Leo Club
By Etop Ekanem The Lagos Ikoyi Elite Lions Club recently held the charter presentation of Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology (FCFMT) Leo Club. The FCFMT Leo Club charter presentation was sponsored by Lagos Ikoyi Elite Lions Club. Leo Club represents the vibrant, energetic and compassionate youth arm of Lions Clubs International. It is […]
Foundation rallies support for neurodiverse children
*Decries weak policy enforcement By Henry Ojelu The Punuka Foundation has stepped up its advocacy for the inclusion of neurodiverse children, calling on government, corporate organisations and the public to take deliberate action to improve their welfare and help them realise their full potential. The call was made during the foundation’s flagship Annual Walk for […]
Protecting Nigerians from global oil shocks
At a time when rising crude prices should translate into national gain, Nigerians are instead confronted with escalating petrol costs, deepening inflation, and economic anxiety. The renewed volatility in global oil markets, triggered by geo-political tensions in the Middle East, has once again exposed the country’s fragile energy architecture. For a major crude producer, this […]
From Dust to Harvest: Katsina’s Quiet Revolution, by Dakuku Peterside
Can Nigeria’s states anchor development, or are they merely administrative units waiting each month for federal allocations? This question is now urgent. Citizens no longer judge government by constitutional theory but by practical outcomes: food on the table, roads to farms, safety in communities, jobs for young people, and hope in places long abandoned by policy. […]
Benue APC reconciliation: Benjamin Omale remains state Chairman
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has upheld Chief Benjamin Omale as its Benue State Chairman following a reconciliation meeting of party leaders and stakeholders held in Makurdi.
Customs move to eliminate border trade barriers, engage key stakeholders
By Godwin Oritse The Seme Border Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has initiated measures to eliminate trade barriers impeding the free movement of goods and services along the Lagos–Abidjan corridor, with a focus on collaboration and engagement with key stakeholders. In a statement by Tunde Ayagbalo , a Superintendent of Customs and Public […]
Banire, Rasaq Ajala urge end to weak local governance
By Ebunoluwa Sessou Former National Legal Adviser of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Muiz Banire, SAN, and former Chairman of Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye LCDA, Rasaq Ajala, have called for a decisive shift from mere local government autonomy to measurable, people-centred impact, stressing that sustainable national development must be anchored at the grassroots. Banire, who was represented […]
Fire Service saves 1,700 lives, ₦300bn property in 3 months — CG Adeyemi
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Controller General of the Federal Fire Service FFS, Olumode Samuel Adeyemi, has disclosed that his personnel saved over 1,700 lives and protected properties worth more than ₦300 billion in the first quarter of 2026 alone. This was he made a rare personal admission — that he was traumatized for two […]
Aboyeji harps on strong foundations, godly guidance at Switch 5.0
By Ebunoluwa Sessou The General Overseer of Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria, Dr. Sam Aboyeji, has emphasised the need for solid spiritual foundations and divine guidance in choosing a life partner, warning that wrong choices in marriage often stem from neglecting biblical principles. Speaking at the just-concluded Switch 5.0, Aboyeji anchored his message on key […]
FG launches empowerment scheme for Akwa Ibom farmers
The Federal Government has introduced a new empowerment initiative targeting smallholder farmers in Akwa Ibom State as part of efforts to strengthen food security and support agricultural production across the South-South region.
