African designers take centre stage at PAID Summit 2026
By Esther Onyegbula More than 10,000 interior designers and industry stakeholders from over 30 countries are expected to converge virtually for the 2026 edition of the Pan African Interior and Intentional Design (PAID) Summit, as organisers intensify efforts to position Africa at the centre of the global design conversation. The three-day summit, scheduled for May […]
Troops kill four terrorists, arrest suspects in Borno
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have killed four Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists during sustained counter-insurgency operations across Borno State.
Former Lagos SWAN chairman picks nomination form for Edo Assembly seat
FORMER Chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) and former Chairman of Owan West local government area, Hon Frank Ilaboya, has picked the All Progressives Congress (APC) nomination and expression of interest forms to contest for the Edo State House of Assembly to represent Owan West local government area.
Ahimie elected first female President of CIS
Fiona Ahimie has been elected the 14th President and Chairman of Council of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS), making her the first woman to occupy the role in the Institute’s more than three-decade history, a development widely lauded across the financial market as a glass-ceiling breakthrough.
Merogun resigns from APC,cites undemocratic approach
Chieftain of the APC and 2023 candidate of the APC for Warri South 1 seat in the Delta State House of Assemby, Dr. Michael Merogun has tendered his resignation from the All progressives Congress in Warri South, Delta State. Merogun in a press conference held Friday May 1 at his residence declared that due to […]
2027: Bolarinwa submits nomination forms
A frontline governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress,APC, in Kwara State, Dr. Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa (BOB), has reaffirmed his resolve to decisively tackle the state’s worsening security challenges if elected in the 2027 general elections.
Carter Efe defeats Portable in celebrity boxing showdown
Nigerian streamer and entertainer Carter Efe made a winning boxing debut, securing a dominant 3-0 unanimous decision victory over controversial singer Portable in their much-anticipated celebrity boxing showdown.
Basiru Faruk ‘DMS’ redefining African content creation
In Africa’s crowded gaming content space, where thousands of creators battle for views, one name stands above the rest. Basiru Faruk, known to fans as DMS, has done what no other African gaming creator has done by becoming the continent’s most followed gaming streamer, with a combined audience of over 2.5 million followers and hundreds of millions of views across YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook.
Rosy Meurer relaunches her acting career amid marital challenges
Rosaline Meurer a.k.a Rosy is staging a comeback to the big screen after taking a long break with the launch of her studio, Rosy Meurer Studios, a platform dedicated to telling meaningful family stories.
Abia JUSUN strike taking toll on litigants, inmates, justice system -Lawyer laments
An Aba-based lawyer and former National Legal Adviser of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr Victor Nwaugo, has raised alarm over the crippling impact of the ongoing strike by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) in Abia State, warning that the prolonged shutdown is inflicting severe hardship on litigants, inmates, and legal practitioners.
Kogi East zoning pact faces strain as stakeholders reaffirm two-term convention
A long-standing political arrangement in Kogi East aimed at promoting rotation and inclusivity is drawing renewed attention, as a coalition of stakeholders reiterates the importance of maintaining the district’s unwritten two-term convention.
Sokoto NLC backs Aliyu for 2027 re-election, cites workers’ welfare gains
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO:- In a major political boost ahead of the 2027 gubernatorial election, the Sokoto State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has endorsed Governor Ahmad Aliyu for a second term, citing what it described as remarkable strides in workers’ welfare, pension administration, and public sector reforms. The endorsement was formally […]
Outrage as Air Peace passengers stranded in London
By Dickson Omobola West Africa’s largest airline, Air Peace, Friday, came under fire on X, formerly Twitter, over what passengers describe as poor communication by the carrier. The criticism followed complaints by Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, who called out the airline for allegedly leaving passengers stranded at London Gatwick Airport without proper updates since 6:30am. […]
NWAAC 2026: Women encouraged to take proactive steps towards healthy lifestyle
The 2026 edition of Nigerian Women Achievers Awards/Conference (NWAAC), marked a shift toward actionable impact by combining recognition with direct community health intervention.
S’Court judgment: Abia PDP backs BoT’s take over of party
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Abia State chapter, has backed the decision of the party’s Board of Trustees led by Senator Adolphus Wabara to fill the leadership gap in the party following Thursday’s Supreme Court’s judgment that voided the 2025 Ibadan Convention.
OPEOLUWA ADEBAYO: A life committed to service
By Balogun Gbadura In the heart of Akoko, Ondo State, a growing force for community development continues to take shape through the work of Engr. Opeoluwa Adebayo, President and Founder of the Olobe Adebayo Charitable Foundation. Driven by personal experiences of hardship and resilience, Adebayo has built a reputation for consistent and structured philanthropy, focusing on […]
