Former Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Hon. Benjamin Yisa, has criticised political leaders in Kwara North over their agitation for the 2027 governorship seat, saying more attention should be given to the worsening insecurity in the region.

Elders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress in Kwara North have urged the party to zone its 2027 governorship ticket to the district, citing the need for justice, equity and inclusiveness in the state’s political structure.

Three organisations — the Nigerian Muslim Congress, Northern Elders Political Development Group, and Youths Vanguard for Peaceful Co-existence of Nigeria — have rejected calls by a United States lawmaker for the redeployment of the Minister of State for Defence, Mohammed Bello Matawalle, describing the demand as inappropriate and an intrusion into Nigeria’s internal affairs.

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Toyin Amuzu, has formally declared his intention to contest the House of Representatives seat for Abeokuta South Federal Constituency in the 2027 general elections, pledging to champion policies that will ease hardship and restore dignity to the people. Amuzu made the declaration […]

By Juliet Umeh In a move aimed at solving persistent internet speed, cost, and reliability challenges in Nigeria, Digital Realty has activated a new internet exchange point of presence, PoP, for the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria at its newly commissioned data centre in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. The development is expected to significantly improve how internet […]

The Abia State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has warned Abians not to be deceived into voting for the All Progressives Congress APC, in 2027, saying that doing so would amount to “importing federal failure and hardship”.

By Emmanuel Okogba Breedjr, a crypto-to-naira payout platform, has surpassed $4 million in total payouts since its launch in 2025, while unveiling an upgraded payout experience designed to deliver faster settlements and improved rate transparency for users. The update is tailored for a growing segment of users, including traders, freelancers, and recurring converters, who rely […]

Hon. Lucky Uduikhue, a seasoned entrepreneur and former Executive Vice Chairman of Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government Area in Lagos State, has declared a bold reform-oriented agenda as he eyes the Edo State House of Assembly seat for Esan South East Constituency in the 2027 general elections.

By Juliet Umeh A legal and infrastructure expert, Eric Gumbo, has called on governments across developing economies, including Nigeria, to prioritise the establishment and strengthening of sovereign wealth funds as a strategic tool for long-term economic stability and intergenerational equity. Gumbo, a partner at G&A Advocates LLP, made the call in an opinion piece, arguing […]

By Juliet Umeh Not less than 40 young Nigerians have been trained in programming, artificial intelligence, and data skills in Lagos by a not-for-profit training institute, Yomi Denzel Foundation. The 40 youths are expected to be integrated into Nigeria’s growing pool of technology innovators. They were trained in programming, artificial intelligence (AI), and data skills, […]

By James John In the world of high-stakes aesthetics, there is a thin line between an event and an installation. For Oladipupo Akinkunmi and Tolulope Oladipupo, the powerhouse duo behind Alveena Events, that line doesn’t just exist they’ve erased it entirely.As the Founder/Creative Director and CEO respectively, and the leading figures behind the Association of […]

The Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission has kicked off consultations with stakeholders in oil-producing communities as part of preparations for its 2026 budget.

Female genital mutilation, FMG (circumcision) is evil and traumatic, but it is “the best thing that happened to me”

Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said the decision to send off Eduardo Camavinga “ruined” Wednesday’s Champions League quarter-final after his team were eliminated by Bayern Munich.

By Kingsley Omonobi The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, has affirmed the reinstatement of 455 senior police officers who were controversially and forcibly retired in 2025, delivering a decisive blow to the Police Service Commission (PSC) in a protracted legal battle. In a judgment delivered on April 14, 2026, the appellate court dismissed Appeal No. […]