Sango-Ota road rehab: Commuters, traders decry slow pace, seek urgent traffic relief
By Esther Onyegbula Road users and traders along the Sango Motor Park axis of the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway have raised concerns over the pace of ongoing rehabilitation works, warning that prolonged delays are worsening traffic congestion and disrupting commercial activities in the area. The stakeholders, while acknowledging the importance of the reconstruction, urged relevant authorities and […]
NLNG hands over 223 poetry entries for $100,000 literature prize
By Prisca Sam-Duru The 2026 edition of The Nigeria Prize for Literature officially entered into its adjudication phase on Monday, following the formal handover of 223 entries to the Advisory Board and panel of judges. The submission volume represents a robust showing for the poetry category. While slightly below some peak years, the figure remains […]
Sokoto: Fire outbreak devastates onion farmers, over 56M produce destroyed
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO: A devastating fire outbreak has dealt a heavy blow to onion farmers in Kojiyo community of Goronyo Local Government Area, Sokoto State, destroying no fewer than 2,275 bags of onions valued at about ₦56.8 million and plunging dozens of rural households into economic distress. The incident, which ravaged about 65 […]
2027: Gyuse withdraws from Jechira Reps race, backs Orduen
By Nnasom David A former House of Representatives aspirant, Gemanen Ajio Gyuse, has announced his decision not to contest the Vandeikya/Konshisha Federal Constituency seat in the 2027 general elections. Gyuse, who made the declaration on April 19, 2026, said his decision was based on the need to promote equity, fairness, and justice in the political […]
UNN initiated settlement talks, not Nnaji — Aide counters reports
Dr Robert Ngwu, has countered reports making the rounds that his boss, Chief Uche Geoffrey, and other respondents initiated the move for an out-of-court settlement in an ongoing legal dispute with University of Nigeria Nsukka. Reacting on Monday, Ngwu said that UNN sought out of court settlement as against reports saying otherwise. He noted that […]
Group urges Obi to moderate post-election claims, backs Tinubu for 2027
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo AThe NDIGBO FOR TINUBU 2027 FORUM (NDI-ABAT) has called on the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, to moderate his public statements regarding the outcome of the last presidential poll. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the group expressed concern that continued public debate over the […]
FEGGICOLLA 1986 alumnae celebrate 40th anniversary reunion with scholarship drive
By Prisca Sam-Duru The 1986 graduating set of Federal Government Girls’ College Akure (FEGGICOLLA) on Saturday, April 18, 2026, held its 40th anniversary reunion at the Jara Beach Resort in Lekki, Lagos. Held under the theme: “Then.Now.Always”, the milestone event provided a forum for the alumnae to reconnect while establishing a new academic legacy for […]
Crossing the red line by the Opposition and Government(5), by Eric Teniola
From last week continues the narrative on the post-election formation of a coalition government of NPC/NCNC as not one single party had won enough seats to form the government alone; this also entailed the appointment of ministers based on regional representation of the parties concerned Chief Samuel Ladoke Akintola, deputy leader of the Action Group, was […]
This Chinese playground manufacturer is targeting Africa and here’s why
A growing number of indoor playground equipment manufacturers are positioning themselves to capitalise on the anticipated expansion
Operation Safe Corridor, a danger to Nigeria!
For 19 years, Nigeria has bled under the scourge of Islamic terrorism. From the early days of the Boko Haram uprising to the present-day hydra-headed monster of ISWAP, Fulani herdsmen and “bandit” alliances, the recipe for Nigeria’s survival has always been simple: justice. Yet, the Federal Government continues to serve Nigerians the bitter, indigestible pill […]
Festival 3.0 will raise next generation of problem-solvers – Future Innovators Founder
*Receives LBCI recognition by Mrs Sanwo-Olu By Henry Obetta, Lagos Following a his recognition at the Lagos Boy Child Initiative (LBCI) 2026 event, where the founder of Future Innovators, Nathaniel Adoyi, was awarded and commended by the First Lady of Lagos State, Dr Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, Mr Adoyi has said that the festival will raise […]
