The Ilorin Innovation Hub says it is equipping young people with digital skills that can earn them up to $2,000 monthly through technology and entrepreneurship

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Accord Party presidential candidate and Co-Chairman of the Movement for Democratic Renewal (MDR), Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has condemned the reported attack on human rights activist Omoyele Sowore and other protesters during a Democracy Day demonstration. Hashim described the incident as a troubling development for Nigeria’s democratic space, stressing that the right to […]

“While we appreciate the need for vigilance, blanket restrictions undermine confidence in countries that report outbreaks openly, and are not commensurate with the actual risk.”

Speaking during an appearance on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Friday night, the NDC flagbearer insisted that his political ambition is driven by a personal vision and conviction rather than any external influence.

Amupitan explained that the reform reflects the growing role of technology in election administration and demonstrates efforts by lawmakers and electoral stakeholders to make the voting process more accessible to Nigerians.

…inaugurates 2026 Afotamodi Day Planning Committee By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Odemo of Isara-Remo, Oba Peter Oluwole Ogunbayo, has advocated stronger community participation in security management, describing community policing as one of the most effective strategies for addressing Nigeria’s growing security challenges. The monarch, who made the call during a press conference and the inauguration […]

The United States said it downed multiple Iranian drones targeting commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz early Saturday, hours after both sides said a deal to end the Middle East war was closer than ever. The interception came after weeks of halting talks between Tehran and Washington, mediated by Pakistan, that have been marked […]

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The governorship candidate of the Accord Party in Ogun State, Alhaji Olaniyi Okewole, has urged Nigerians to embrace community service and corporate social responsibility as meaningful ways of honouring the country’s democratic journey and the sacrifices of pro-democracy heroes. Okewole made the call in a Democracy Day message commemorating the 2026 […]

By Providence Ayanfeoluwa & Precious Enaike Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commissioned Arridex Omnifactory, West Africa’s first multi-technology industrial additive manufacturing facility an effort to address Nigeria’s dependence on imported components and spare parts The phase 2 factory integrates multiple advanced additive manufacturing technologies under one facility, including Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF), Cold […]

The Russian-made Antonov An-32 “met with an accident today while landing at Jorhat”, a city in Assam state, the air force said.

By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders, NAGAFF has commended Rolling Grazing Bonded Terminal, Ijanikin, along Lagos Badagry Expressway for the new innovation and infrastructures put in place to create seamless business for cargo operation. NAGAFF had through its Head of Trade Advocacy Committee, Dr Increase Uche, announced a nationwide inspection […]

“And I want to tell them what nobody told me: the waiting costs more than the mistakes ever will.”

The loss to the co-hosts on Thursday night leaves South Africa facing an uphill task in Group A as they seek qualification for the knockout stages.

In addition to English and her native Igbo, Eziakonwa speaks fluent Yoruba and has a working knowledge of French

By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The Comptroller of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A, Comptroller Gambo, has said the unit is shifting from reactive enforcement operations to predictive enforcement through the deployment of geospatial intelligence technology aimed at improving border security and combating smuggling activities across the country. Gambo disclosed this on […]