Bayelsa APGA gov’ship aspirant hails new IYC president
Bayelsa State governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Dr. Domor Mienye, has congratulated the newly inaugurated President of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide, Comrade Dr. Doubra Collins Okotete, urging the new leadership to prioritise constitutional reforms, particularly the age eligibility for elective offices.
Ashakah salutes Tonlagha on Liberia’s humanitarian recognition
The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Isoko North State Constituency seat in the Delta State House of Assembly, Engr. Orobosa Ashakah, has congratulated the Vice Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited and Chairman of Maton Engineering Limited, Engr. Matthew Tonlagha, on his conferment with the Republic of Liberia’s Award of Excellence in […]
Oborevwori rewards Delta student with N20m for winning world spelling bee
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has rewarded Master Great Chinedu Okediashi with N20 million for emerging winner of the World Spelling Bee Championship in China, describing the feat as a testament to the state’s sustained investment in education. The governor announced the cash reward on Friday in Asaba while receiving the championship trophy […]
Benue APC Chair, Omale hails Alia’s leadership
The Benue State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chief Benjamin Omale has thrown his weight behind Governor Hyacinth Alia, declaring that his administration’s achievements have strengthened public confidence and earned the support of the people, while reaffirming the party’s unwavering backing for President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
US announces new tariffs on 60 trading partners
The levies, which take effect Friday, range from 10 percent to 12.5 percent and impact major economies like China, India and the European Union.
Adams task Ondo govt, monarchs on cultural tourism promotion, devt
By Dapo AkinrefonThe Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has called on the Ondo State government to harness the immense potentials of cultural tourism in the state as catalyst for economic growth.He made the call yesterday at the 2026 edition of Okota Festival held at the Palace Square, Arigidi-Akoko, Ondo State. Adams noted […]
2027: Ughelli APC moves to consolidate unity with election victory strategy committee
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State have intensified preparations for the 2027 general elections, calling for unity, reconciliation and strategic grassroots mobilisation to ensure the party secures victory in all six elective positions being contested in the area.
French Village, varsities move to reposition French studies for national relevance
By Esther Onyegbula & Mayokun Suru The Nigeria French Language Village (NFLV) has called on the Federal Government to formally strengthen its recognition and enforce existing directives mandating French students in Nigerian universities to undergo their immersion programmes at the institution. The Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria French Language Village, Prof. Samuel Kolawole, made […]
ECOWAS needs our collective wisdom, not a shared amnesia, by Owei Lakemfa
A dozen Heads of State of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, met in Lungi, Sierra Leone on July 19, 2026. They issued the usually bland communique on a single currency, supported the illegal violation of a sister country’s sovereignty and made false declarations on the region’s political situation and democracy. The West African […]
Mummy and Uncle George, by Donu Kogbara
Last Wednesday, July 22nd, was a very sad day for me. It was the third anniversary of my sweet mother Anne Chizomam Ukachukwu Kogbara’s death. I’d spent the morning nostalgically rereading her burial brochure, which was full of tributes. Then my cousin called to tell me that our beloved uncle, Ambassador George Saako Kobani, had passed. […]
Sanitation: Jakande fellows stage 10km walk campaign against open defecation in Lagos
According to him, the project combines modern sanitation infrastructure with a circular economy model that converts human waste into biogas, while driving behavioural change through public enlightenment.
Partnerships: Oniru woos Indian business community, inaugurates network to deepen ties
Oba Lawal made the call in Lagos on Friday while hosting a delegation of the India Business Community under the auspices of the NRI Social and Cultural Association Nigeria, NRCAN, Business Forum.
Retired Army Colonel bags honourary doctorate degree in UK
Kolawole Kayode Shaw, a retired Colonel has been awarded a honorary Doctorate Degree in Business Administration by EuroKnowlege Institute, London, United Kingdom. The award was in recognition of his “distinguished military service and subsequent business leadership as Managing Director of Kolie Mobs Ventures Limited.” Apart from Col. Shaw, retired, John Momoh, Chairman/ CEO, Channels Television […]
2027: Tinubu’s reforms stabilising economy, laying foundation for growth, group says
By Peter Oyedele, Abuja ABUJA — The Data Analytic Group for Asiwaju (DAFGA) has defended the performance of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, saying the economic and structural reforms introduced under the Renewed Hope Agenda are beginning to produce positive results. Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja, the group’s spokesperson, Mr. Niyi Sodipo, said policies […]
Mamuda Group, cleaning firm launch ‘Cleaner Nigeria’ drive
…target 10,000 free home clean-up for vulnerable families By Joseph Erunke, Abuja A major private sector campaign to improve environmental hygiene and empower young entrepreneurs was unveiled in Abuja on Friday as Mamuda Group and Yas Laundry and Cleaning Services announced a nationwide partnership aimed at promoting what they described as “A Cleaner Nigeria.” The […]
NNPCL’s N7.1tn question: Why transparency must follow the money
By ADETUNJI ROGERS The latest scrutiny of N7.13 trillion recorded by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) as an energy-security expense in 2024 has reignited familiar questions about the national oil company’s financial accountability. According to NNPC Ltd’s 2024 audited financial statements, the expenditure arose from a mechanism linked to the difference between the […]
