Nigerians, Are we weaponizing our local culture against our socioeconomic development?
By Philip Obazee Cultural Density Is Not the Question Nigeria does not suffer from cultural emptiness. On the contrary, Nigeria is one of the most culturally dense societies in the world. Across its regions, languages, religions, ethnic communities, towns, villages, and urban neighborhoods, one finds a vast inheritance of meaning: respect for elders, communal obligation, […]
INEC okays Baba-Ahmed as PRP chairman, updates portal after Abuja convention
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has updated its portal to reflect the new leadership of the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, formally recognising Hakeem Baba-Ahmed as National Chairman after the party’s convention in Abuja.
Senator Aishatu Binani dumps ADC for NDC
THE 2023 governorship on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Senator Aishatu Dahiru Binani, has dumped the African Democratic Congress, ADC for the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, saying that the move became imperative to align with a party whose constitution is about principles and the collective will of her supporters.
I gave my dad car E-Money gave me, he rejected it — Peller
Popular Nigerian content creator, Peller has revealed that his father rejected a car he gifted him, saying he would rather have a house to properly keep the vehicle.
Zenith Bank posts N360.9bn Q1 2026 profit as revenue hits N1trn
Zenith Bank Plc has kicked off 2026 on a solid note, posting an unaudited pre-tax profit of N360.92 billion for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, underscoring the lender’s resilience amid a challenging operating environment. According to its latest filing on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), the Group recorded a 2.87% year-on-year increase in profit […]
Importer decries delays, multiple alerts in cargo clearance
By Efe Onodjae A seasoned importer with over four decades of experience, Sir Gabriel Obi, has raised alarm over persistent delays and multiple alerts in cargo clearance, warning that such challenges are undermining the effectiveness of the cargo scanning regime at the nation’s ports. Obi, Chief Executive Officer of Asikabbili Investment Limited and a licensed […]
Explainer: What Supreme Court ruling means for ADC, INEC deadline
In effect, the restoration of the Mark-led executive is temporary, pending the final determination of the case at the lower court.
UK warns of ‘highly likely’ attack after terror threat level increase
The UK’s terrorism threat level was raised Thursday to “severe”, the second highest in the five-tier system, following an antisemitic terror attack the previous day in London, the interior ministry said.
Tinubu to embark on 3-nation trip
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday, May 2nd, on a visit to Kenya, Rwanda and France.
May Day: Aiyedatiwa to review SUBEB recruitment issues
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has assured candidates affected by irregularities in last year’s primary school recruitment exercise conducted by the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) that their cases will be reviewed and properly addressed.
Workers’ Day: ADC criticises rising living costs
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expressed concern over the rising cost of living in Nigeria, saying it is placing increasing pressure on workers and affecting real incomes.
