By Moses Nosike The Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Group of the Manufacturing Association of Nigeria (PMG-MAN) has said that the easiest way to tackle unemployment, create jobs especially for our teaming young people, and pursue economic growth and national development is to promote local manufacturing. The group also calls for harmony among the government regulatory agencies, and […]

By Ebunoluwa Sessou & Matthew Johnson Convener of Africa Memorial Day and founder of Correct Connect Africa Foundation, Mr. Aleakwe Odior, has called on Africans to reclaim their history and cultural consciousness as a pathway to addressing the continent’s persistent leadership and governance challenges. Converge at the 2026 Africa Memorial Day celebration in Lagos with […]

A support group within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the Grassroots Mobilization Network (GMN), has called for a fair, impartial and lawful adjudication of a pending court case involving the party and one of its members, Nafiu Bala.

By Benjamin Njoku Last Friday evening, the best of Nigerian classical music filled the spacious La Scala Hall at the MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos, as the King Lemuel Recital Sponsors’ Concert held the audience spellbound with timeless pieces under the theme “Sound of Music.” But the night was more than transporting a discerning crowd into […]

By Prisca Sam-Duru & Vera Anyagafu The standing ovation Italian pianist, harpsichordist, composer, and scholar Alberto Firrincieli received at the end of his piano concert at the Consulate General of Italy last Saturday was as loud as expected. It was well deserved for someone like Alberto, who has been conferred the title of Knight of […]

By Moses Nosike In a bid to compassionately rehabilitate and empower individuals affected by substance abuse, transforming their lives and equipping them to rise as heroes of purpose, resilience, and positive impact, Lifted Life Rehabilitation Centre was launched in partnership with The Daughters of Zion Prayer Network and The Lord’s Worshipers Assembly, Ajay, Lagos. The […]

By Moses Nosike The heat in the MasterChef Nigeria kitchen never lets up, and this week the remaining home cooks were served a double helping of pressure with a Blind Taste Test followed by their very first Mystery Box Challenge. Following Demilade’s dramatic exit the previous week, seven hopefuls returned to the kitchen knowing that […]

By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The Nigerian maritime industry has recorded a major boost as NLNG Shipping and Marine Services Limited, NSML, secured international certification from UK Nautical Institute for the Maritime Centre of Excellence, MCoE, to position Nigeria as a growing hub for world-class maritime training and competence development. MCoE, located on Bonny Island in Rivers […]

By Moses Nosike Nestlé Nigeria has convened a gathering of government representatives, healthcare professionals, development partners, academia, industry leaders, civil society organisations, and the media at the Nestlé for Good Summit 2026, a stakeholder platform focused on advancing practical, collaborative solutions to improve nutrition outcomes, strengthen communities, and support more sustainable food systems in Nigeria. […]

Sahara Group Foundation has commissioned a new Sahara Go Recycling Hub in Masaka, Nasarawa State, extending structured recycling access to communities in Northern Nigeria. Delivered in partnership with the Nasarawa State Waste Management Authority (NASWAMSA), the hub marks a significant step in scaling practical, community-driven sustainability solutions across the country. The Sahara Go Recycling Initiative […]

Blowpay, a new digital financial technology platform, has officially launched in Nigeria, introducing an all-in-one payment solution aimed at simplifying everyday financial transactions and enhancing user convenience. The platform, branded with the tagline “Seamless Payments, Elevated Experience,” is designed to provide users with a secure and user-friendly mobile application that enables them to manage payments […]

By Ochuko Akuopha Ogwashi-Uku  Kingdom, Aniocha South Local Government Area, Delta State, has been thrown into mourning, following the passing of a member of the Umu Obi Obahai Royal Family, Prince Ikechukwu Okonjo. The announcement contained in a statement issued by the Palace Secretary, Prince Ifeakanachukwu Emordi, said Prince Ikechukwu Okonjo, passed on, on 30 […]

A media aide to former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has accused the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) of failing to provide medical attention to the former governor despite complaints of a worsening eye condition while in custody. In a statement issued on Friday according to TheCable, Muyiwa Adekeye alleged […]

By Dr. Qadim Ahmed Qadim The world can no longer turn a blind eye to what is happening in Sudan. Since the outbreak of war in April 2023, the Port Sudan forces have transformed into a war machine systematically targeting civilians. Indiscriminate bombing of residential areas, starvation of the population, and the forced displacement of […]

By Juliet Ebirim Family, friends, church leaders and associates gathered in Lagos last Friday to bid farewell to Special Apostle and Prophet Joseph Ijaola Ogunyoye, popularly known as Atunbi Jesu, who died on March 7, 2026, at the age of 87. The late cleric, widely regarded as the pioneer missionary of the Cherubim & Seraphim […]