Thousands of US Army paratroopers arrive in Middle East as buildup intensifies
Thousands of soldiers from the U.S. Army’s elite 82nd Airborne Division have started arriving in the Middle East, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Monday, as President Donald Trump weighs his next steps in the war against Iran. Reuters first reported on March 18 that Trump’s administration was considering deploying thousands of additional U.S. troops […]
ALSTDI urges Tinubu to withhold assent on Digital Forensics Bill
The African Leadership Strategy and Transparency for Development Initiative (ALSDI), a civil society organisation committed to accountability, transparency, and good governance, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to withhold assent to the statute barred Digital Forensics Bill.
‘Culture central to marketing strategy’, stakeholders declare at ADVAN Awards 2026
By Efe Onodjae Stakeholders in Nigeria’s marketing and creative industry have identified culture as a critical driver of modern brand strategy, urging businesses to rethink their engagement models in response to a rapidly evolving media and consumer landscape. This formed the thrust of discussions at the ADVAN African Awards for Marketing Excellence 2026, where industry […]
New migration policy’ll curb human trafficking, smuggling — NIS
By Efe Onodjae LAGOS— THE Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, said its revalidated National Migration Policy will tackle cases of human trafficking and smuggling. Comptroller-General of the NIS, Kemi Nandap, who spoke through the Assistant Comptroller-General in charge of Zone A, Ikeja in Lagos, ACG Mohamed Adamu, said the 2015 policy had become inadequate in the face […]
Convention momentum points to Tinubu’s re-election – Gov Otu
Cross River State governor, Bassey Otu, has said the overwhelming turnout at the All Progressives Congress, APC, National Convention in Abuja last weekend indicated an undeniable momentum for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu…
PSFU Lagos CP, Eloho Okpoziakpo charges officers on professionalism, seeks public support
Eloho Okpoziakpo, the new Commissioner of Police, Police Special Fraud Unit Lagos (PSFU), has charged officers and men of the unit to rededicate themselves to professionalism, diligence and strict adherence to the rule of law.
Nigerian influencer, Victor Mac-Adonai becomes first male winner of Hansik Contest
By Favour Ulebor, Abuja Nigeria’s love for Korean culture hit a new high in Abuja as Victor Mac-Adonai became the first male to win the third edition of the Hansik (Korean food) cooking competition, standing out among eight finalists and claiming top honours for his mastery of traditional Korean cuisine. The event, organised by the […]
Uba Sani emerges 2026 Governor of the Year, lauded for security gains, unity drive
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has been honoured with the 2026 Governor of the Year Award at the National Leadership Awards held Tuesday at Merit House, Abuja. Organisers said the award recognises the Governor’s courageous, people-centred leadership, citing measurable progress in security restoration, social cohesion, and accelerated infrastructure delivery across the state. Presenting the […]
Rebuilding futures: VCDF, Lagos State, SEEPCO Transform Obele Community Schools
In a renewed push to strengthen public education infrastructure in Nigeria, Vcare for Development Foundation (VCDF), in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education and with support from Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO), has completed the rehabilitation of Obele Community Senior and Junior Secondary Schools in Surulere. […]
FG uncovers 840,290 visa overstayers in Nigeria — Tunji-Ojo
According to him, “as of today, through our upgraded system, we have about 840,290 visa overstayers in Nigeria. These are foreign nationals who have exceeded their permitted stay.”
Expert tasks FG on set goals for national devt
The Federal Government has been urged to set deliberate goals for national development even as the country begins a countdown to another round of general elections in 2027.
From Passion to Enterprise: How Tolu Eletu is shaping Nigeria’s wellness industry
Nigeria’s wellness industry is growing, but it is still largely unstructured and undervalued. For Tolu Eletu, Founder and Wellness Director of Neubelle Med and Wellness Centre, this gap is both a challenge and an opportunity. “My dream is for the Nigerian wellness industry to become a respected and recognised profession,” she says. “I want people […]
Enugu workers jubilate as Mbah approves promotion, conversion of 2,114 civil servants
Civil servants in Enugu State have expressed widespread excitement following the approval of promotion and conversion for 2,114 public workers by Governor Peter Mbah. The affected workers participated in the November/December 2025 promotion and conversion exercises conducted across the state civil service. The approval, which takes immediate effect, also covers the financial implications of the […]
Access to quality healthcare for Spina Bifida patients still poor in Nigeria — Fajemilo
In this interview, Co-founder and Executive Director of Festus Fajemilo Foundation (FFF), Mr. Afolabi Fajemilo, speaks on healthcare gaps
Uncertainty as SKC Ogbonnia rattles APC, ADC in Enugu
President Bola Tinubu’s ardent critic and former Presidential Aspirant in the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. SKC Ogbonnia, has been around and in the news for a while. Ogbonnia recently resigned from the ruling party APC and not long after he joined the Africa Democratic Congress (ADC) in a grand fashion in his ward at […]
Ogun new CP, Ojajuni declares zero tolerance for misconduct
…unveils citizen-centred policing agenda By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The new Police Commissioner of Ogun State Command, Bode Ojajuni, on Monday declared zero tolerance for misconduct, human rights violations and corruption within the force, as he formally addressed officers, stakeholders and the public in his maiden press briefing. Speaking at the Command headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta, CP […]
