Following the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) confirmation that Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) terrorists were behind the recent school abductions in Oyo State, fresh concerns have emerged over what security experts describe as a dangerous convergence of terrorism and kidnapping in Nigeria’s South-West.

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru Mr Mike Ejiofor, a security expert, is a former Director in the Department of State Service (DSS). In this interview, Ejiofor discusses the reasons for the upsurge of insecurity, especially in the South-West, and the challenges facing Nigeria Police, citing lack of equipment and funding. According to him, failure to establish state […]

By Innocent Anaba The Wireless Application Service Providers Association of Nigeria, WASPAN, has accused the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, of undermining the judiciary, stating that the commission has failed to comply “in substance” with subsisting orders of the Federal High Court regarding the disputed DEON Consumer Lending Regulations 2025. ​In a statement […]

By Ayo Onikoyi Veteran Nollywood actress Shaffy Bello has said she understands why some young women engage in transactional relationships popularly known as “runs,” but urged them not to remain in the lifestyle, stressing the need for growth and self-worth beyond survival choices. Bello made the remarks during an interview on The Morayo Show hosted […]

Jos Electricity Distribution Plc (JED) has dismissed reports alleging that customers within its franchise area pay higher electricity tariffs than those served by other distribution companies in the country.

•As domestic demand outstrips supply  •Producers stick to export market  •Dealers give catalogue of constraints  •Outlook remains uncertain —Industry Experts By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Despite holding Africa’s largest proven gas reserves and recording rising gas production, household and industrial consumers are now faced with significant shortages of Liquefied Petroleum Gas, LPG, also known as cooking gas. […]

Actor Prince Buchi, who played Bobo, the younger brother of Monica in the trending movie Monica produced by Uche Montana, has said he received different kinds of comments, labels from the role.

Nigerian music star Adekunle Gold has officially been unveiled as the Nigerian Brand Ambassador for The Macallan, marking a new milestone in his decade-long journey of artistic excellence and cultural influence.

By Femi Bolaji JALINGO – The Taraba State Government has launched an aggressive reform agenda to overhaul its business climate, partnering with the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) to dismantle bureaucratic bottlenecks and attract private investment. The initiative, announced at a technical workshop on business enabling reforms and investment competitiveness in Jalingo, aims to […]

By Adebayo Adeoye Known for his sharp commercial instincts and ability to execute high-profile transactions, Group Chief Executive of Oando Plc, Jubril Adewale Tinubu, CON,   has increasingly drawn attention within international business circles. His growing portfolio of investments, extending beyond Africa, reflects an ambition shaped not only by scale but by strategic reach. As global markets […]