Our special bond with London(4), by Eric Teniola

Our special bond with London(4), by Eric Teniola

This is the concluding part of the piece which from last week continues the narrative of how Nigeria, just five years after independence, was asked to host the Commonwealth Conference to find a solution to the Rhodesian leadership crisis which Britain itself could not solve.  Twenty-two Commonwealth leaders accepted to attend the conference.  The January 1966 […]
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Akarachi Amadi bags Champion Newspapers’ 2025 Legislator of the Year Award

Akarachi Amadi bags Champion Newspapers’ 2025 Legislator of the Year Award

Hon. Engr. Akarachi Etinosa Tosan Amadi, the member representing Mbaitoli/Ikeduru Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Imo State, has been honoured with the prestigious “2025 Legislator of the Year Award” by Champion Newspapers Limited. The award was presented during the 2025 Champion Newspapers Awards on Saturday at Eko Hotels and Suites. Young, energetic, and […]

Miss E.B.O.N.Y Ambassador Pageant to showcase talent, culture in Lagos

Miss E.B.O.N.Y Ambassador Pageant to showcase talent, culture in Lagos

By Esther Onyegbula The grand finale of the Miss E.B.O.N.Y Ambassador Innovative Pageant Nigeria is scheduled to hold on April 10, 2026, at the Swiss International The Vistana Hotel, VGC, Lekki, Lagos, with organisers saying the initiative is designed to empower young women through leadership development, skills acquisition and cultural promotion. The pageant, organised by […]

Soludo’s second term: ACPN pledges support for drug supply reforms

Soludo’s second term: ACPN pledges support for drug supply reforms

By Esther Onyegbula The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has pledged its full support to Anambra State Governor, Charles Chukwuma Soludo, following his inauguration for a second term, with a commitment to collaborate on healthcare transformation and pharmaceutical sector reforms. The association said Soludo’s re-election reflects the confidence of the people in his […]

No judge has power to order lawyer to kneel in court — NBA

No judge has power to order lawyer to kneel in court — NBA

By Innocent Anaba The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, has expressed concern over reports of an incident involving a Federal High Court judge in Abuja and a defence lawyer, insisting that no judge has the power under Nigerian law to order a legal practitioner to kneel in court. In a statement on Tuesday, NBA President, Afam […]

Stakeholders hail Fr. Edeh’s legacy as he marks 50 years in priesthood

Stakeholders hail Fr. Edeh’s legacy as he marks 50 years in priesthood

By Juliet Umeh Stakeholders have attributed the works and legacy of Emmanuel Edeh to a life dedicated to education, spirituality and social development. They spoke ahead of his 50th Priestly Anniversary scheduled for May 19 and 20, 2026. A member of the Board of Trustees, BoT, of Madonna University, Mr. Rock Adote, said Fr. Edeh, […]

The rise of Benjamin Kalu and needless attacks from South East

The rise of Benjamin Kalu and needless attacks from South East

By Yemi Itodo The name of the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, Ph.D, LL.D, CFR, is fast becoming a national anthem in Nigeria. The name which sprang up in the wake of 4th Republic in Bende, an ancient town in Abia State, where the young man emerged Chairman […]

Public Sector Standards: Accountable Leadership, Measurable Impact in Interior Ministry

Public Sector Standards: Accountable Leadership, Measurable Impact in Interior Ministry

By Babatunde Ogundare The just concluded 2026 Sectoral Retreat of the Ministry of Interior provided a defining moment for reflection, accountability and renewed commitment to service delivery within the internal security architecture of Nigeria. Held from Wednesday 4th to Saturday 8th March 2026 at the Army Conference Centre and Suites, Abuja, the retreat brought together […]

LAPO MfB restates commitment to women empowerment at IWD 2026

LAPO MfB restates commitment to women empowerment at IWD 2026

By Juliet Umeh LAPO Microfinance Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to women’s economic empowerment as it marks the 2026 International Women’s Day, IWD, with a series of initiatives aimed at strengthening financial inclusion and supporting women entrepreneurs nationwide. The bank said this year’s celebration, themed “Give to Gain,” underscores the importance of investing in women […]

The Reach for the Sacred: Asake and the Timeless Quest for the Black Stone

The Reach for the Sacred: Asake and the Timeless Quest for the Black Stone

By Jolayemi James The viral video of Asake trying to touch the Black Stone of Mecca recently stirred a wave of reflection. Watching the scene unfold sparked a deeper curiosity about the stone and what it symbolizes to millions of believers around the world. It was enough to send my mind on what could best […]

‘Underutilising women’s capacity hurts Nigeria’s growth’, JCI Aso President warns

‘Underutilising women’s capacity hurts Nigeria’s growth’, JCI Aso President warns

The 2026 President of Junior Chamber International (JCI) Aso, Peter Emmanuel Yilbiem, has said Nigeria is failing to maximise the potential of women by restricting them to certain roles and opportunities. He spoke on Sunday during his welcome address at the JCI Aso March General Assembly held to commemorate the International Women’s Day in Abuja. […]

COWA trains 250 students as climate ambassadors

COWA trains 250 students as climate ambassadors

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA) has intensified its environmental advocacy with the launch of a nationwide sustainability drive aimed at raising a new generation of eco-conscious Nigerians. The initiative, unveiled during an environmental education workshop themed “Green Barracks, Green Borders: Advancing Environmental Stewardship for a Carbon-Responsible Future,” which brought together […]

Nigerian researcher advances sustainable electronic materials 

Nigerian researcher advances sustainable electronic materials 

By Emmanuel Okogba Nigerian researcher Augustine Yusuf is making significant contributions to the development of more sustainable and energy-efficient electronic materials as a research associate in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Kentucky. Yusuf’s work focuses on next-generation organic semiconductors—materials that promise lighter, more flexible, and far more energy-efficient alternatives to traditional electronics […]