Murder of 3 officers: NDLEA nabs drug lord after 12-year manhunt
By Kingsley Omonobi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has arrested a suspected drug kingpin, Lekan Jimoh, popularly known as Kanmo-kanmo, 12 years after he allegedly masterminded the killing of three NDLEA officers. The agency said Jimoh was tracked to his hideout in Owode, Ogun State, on Friday, January 16, 2026, following credible intelligence. […]
Trump evolving into warlord like Netanyahu – Peter Oboh
The former Commonwealth and British boxing champion, Peter Oboh has said that Mr. Donald Trump the 47th United States of America President is gradually evolving into a supper warlord like his very good friend, President Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel. According to Peter Oboh, who is now a Christian cleric, the new Trump is overshadowing his […]
Trump’s immigration crackdown alienating Americans, damaging U.S. democratic image – LASU scholar
By Efe Onodjae A senior lecturer in the Department of History and International Studies at Lagos State University (LASU), Professor Dapo Thomas, has said that the immigration policies of United States President Donald Trump are increasingly alienating many Americans and portraying the country as drifting away from its democratic ideals. Speaking at a Rotary Club […]
IMO signs landmark deal for robotic surgery, AI-driven healthcare
Imo State Government has taken a historic step toward transforming its healthcare system with the signing of a landmark multi-partner agreement to establish a world-class medical facility powered by artificial intelligence and robotic surgery.
On Nigeria’s plan to supply electricity to more neighbouring countries
Following a recent proposal by the Federal Government of Nigeria to expand the exportation of electricity to neighbouring countries, a familiar national debate may be in the offing. Should Nigeria sell power to neighbouring countries when millions of its citizens live in darkness? While the policy may appear like an economic opportunity and regional leadership […]
Ondo health tech students protest extortion , poor facilities, govt neglect
Hundreds of the students of the Ondo State-owned College of Health Technology in Akure, have protested against alleged extortion by the institution management and the poor state of infrastructure within the institution.
Standard Chartered appoints Ayodeji Adelagun as Acting CEO for Nigeria
By Kingsley Adegboye Standard Chartered Nigeria yesterday announced the appointment of Ayodeji (Deji) Adelagun as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Bank’s operations in Nigeria.The appointment of Ayodeji; who has been with the Bank for over 19 years with over 26 years’ experience in the financial services sector spanning Financial markets, Banking Operations, Securities […]
African folk performances risk extinction in Diaspora – Seweje
By Esther Onyegbula A United Kingdom-based Nigerian folk artist, Omolara Seweje, has warned that African folk performances are at risk of extinction in the diaspora due to poor investment, inadequate institutional support and a growing tendency to undervalue the craft. Seweje, popularly known as Olori Seweje, raised the concern in an interview with Vanguard, where […]
SGU highlights importance of early detection, education during Thyroid Awareness Month
By Adesina Wahab In honour of Thyroid Awareness Month, St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, is shining a spotlight on empowering Africans to have a greater awareness of thyroid disorders, conditions that often go undiagnosed despite their widespread prevalence. Thyroid diseases, particularly hypothyroidism (an under active thyroid) and hyperthyroidism (an […]
LG vice-chairman empowers 150 residents with business tools in Ado-Odo
By Esther Onyegbula No fewer than 150 residents of Ado-Odo Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State were, on Friday, empowered with business tools by the Vice-Chairman of the council, Hon. Abosede Olawunmi Balogun, in a move aimed at boosting self-reliance and supporting small-scale enterprises. The empowerment exercise, which took place in Ado-Odo, saw beneficiaries […]
AFCON: How data confirms rising tactical balance across African football
By Esther Onyegbula The Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, has undergone a major competitive transformation over the past two decades, with data-driven analysis showing that the tournament is now one of the most balanced and unpredictable football competitions globally. A post-tournament review by CRS Predictions, a sports analytics and forecasting firm that tracks performance trends, […]
