The Obi-Kwankwaso Alliance: Puff or Pith? By Ugoji Egbujo
Pith. Some say wistfully that the alliance has come four years late. Its optimistic supporters insist that a ticket promising equity, unity and prosperity is never late. It was first mooted in 2022, but bloated egos would not let it thrive. Fortunately, the last elections cleared some delusions. Perhaps the alliance has arrived at its appointed […]
Adokiye Kyrian brings back the fire as she drops new single
Adokiye Kyrian has explained her absence from Nigeria’s busy music scene, saying the break was deliberate so she could sharpen her craft before making a comeback.
Ibadan shines as Polyphony Records hosts glamorous awards night
Ibadan played host to a lively evening of music, culture and recognition as Polyphony Records Ltd held its 2025 Polyphony Awards in Oyo State.
AI presents fresh hope for Africa’s startup ecosystem — Oluwafemi Wale
By Favour Ulebor, Abuja Across Africa’s rapidly evolving startup ecosystem, artificial intelligence is increasingly being seen as a tool for reducing development barriers and accelerating how digital products are built and deployed. Industry observers say AI-assisted systems could play a significant role in enabling more entrepreneurs to participate in the digital economy, particularly in emerging […]
Ibadan Opposition Summit: Hayatu-Deen seeks United front ahead of 2027 polls
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja Frontline presidential aspirant on the platform of the African Democratic Congress,ADC, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has called for a united opposition front as Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections. Speaking on the sidelines of the National Opposition Summit in Ibadan on Saturday, the development economist, banker and public policy expert warned that the […]
GamblingForum reports increase in responsible gambling discussions
GamblingForum.org, an online discussion platform focused on user-generated conversations around gambling topics, has reported
Badagry LG boss calls for strict enforcement of sanitation movement restriction
The Chairman of Badagry Local Government Area, Mr Babatunde Hunpe, has called for stricter enforcement of movement restrictions during the monthly environmental sanitation exercise to ensure full compliance.
Africoin enters SEC Ghana sandbox, expands tokenized asset access in Africa
Africoin, a blockchain-powered real-world asset (RWA) tokenization platform, has been admitted into the Virtual Asset Regulatory Sandbox under the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), marking a key milestone in the expansion of regulated asset-backed digital investment infrastructure across Africa. Africoin operates as a compliant digital marketplace that enables the tokenization, fractional ownership, and trading of […]
NGO, British group partner to enhance youth education in Nigeria
By Egufe Yafugborhi Nigeria’s Youth Orientation for Development (YOD) and the British International Education Association (BIEA) have affirmed a partnership to enhance education in Nigeria through exchange programmes targeting youths for technical careers. YOD, a UNESCO-accredited, Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) and BIEA, also non profit, explained the partnership focuses on early years and STEM, Science, Technology, […]
Group donates N50m for guber form, endorses Tinubu, Mutfwang for 2027
Jos – A political group, the Renewed Hope Advocates for Tinubu 2027 has presented a gubernatorial nomination form fee valued at ₦50 million to Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang, in a show of support for his second-term bid ahead of the 2027 general elections. The symbolic gesture, received on behalf of the governor by his […]
Security reforms, federalism key to Nigeria’s progress – YOV
By Henry Obetta A diaspora group, Yoruba One Voice, YOV, has reiterated its call for a comprehensive reform of Nigeria’s security architecture to enhance capacity, accountability, and responsiveness especially as security threats have continued to escalate across the country, The group also stressed the need for a decentralised policing system as part its call for […]
Lagos residents welcome return of monthly sanitation, urge sustenance
Residents of Lagos on Saturday expressed satisfaction over the reintroduction of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise, describing it as a step in the right direction.
Chevron reinforces commitment to Malaria eradication across Africa
“We have the knowledge, lifesaving tools and proven strategies to end malaria. But progress has stalled, and decades of hard-won gains are in jeopardy.
Osikoya canvasses participation, gains community endorsement
An aspirant, under All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Lagos State House of Assembly, Ikeja Constituency II, Mrs Abimbolo Osikoya, has urged residents to participate in the reintroduced environmental sanitation exercise. Osikoya made the appeal during a sanitation sensitisation walk from Ojodu-Berger to Ogba on Saturday amist strong backing from community members and campaign supporters. […]
Osahon Okunbo wins Vanguard Young Entrepreneur of the Year for Cross-Sector Impact
The Executive Director of Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), Osahon Okunbo, has been named Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 by Vanguard Newspapers in recognition of his contributions across multiple sectors. The award, approved by Vanguard’s Board of Editors, is part of the annual Vanguard Personality of the Year Awards. It was presented on April […]
Fotosut founder Oluseyi Magic drives new push to formalise Nigeria’s photography industry
“Photography in Nigeria is not small. It is just unorganised. That is not the same thing,” says Oluseyi Magic, founder of Fotosut
