Luxury Brand challenge: Maextro, Hongqi, Zeekr push Rolls-Royce, Maybach
By Theodore Opara Chinese automakers, already leading the global transition to electric vehicles (EVs), are now setting their sights on the ultra-luxury automotive segment long dominated by European marques such as Rolls-Royce, Mercedes-Maybach and Aston Martin. At the forefront of this push are three Chinese brands — Maextro, Hongqi and Zeekr — which are rapidly […]
Sokoto recruitment exercise draws praise for transparency, merit
SOKOTO — The recent recruitment of 2,000 workers into the Sokoto State Civil Service by Governor Ahmad Aliyu has attracted commendation from residents and stakeholders, with many describing the exercise as a transparent and merit-based process.
Delta 2027: Akpodiete backs NDC governorship candidate, pledges full support
By Ephraim Oseji A chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, and House of Assembly aspirant for Ughelli North Constituency II, Mr. Christmas Akpodiete, Esq., has congratulated the party’s governorship candidate in Delta State, Deacon Chris Iyovwaye, on his victory at the recently concluded party primaries. Akpodiete’s congratulatory message followed the affirmation of Iyovwaye’s emergence […]
SWE marks 75 years, set to sponsor Nigeria female students in Engineering
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE), a global organization celebrating 75 years of existence, has announced a new initiative to sponsor Nigerian female students to study engineering both within Nigeria and abroad.
AILFF 2026 unveils new theme to Shape the future of indigenous-language cinema
By Benjamin Njoku The organizing committee of the African Indigenous Language Film Festival has announced a new theme for its third edition. “Threads of Culture: Weaving Inclusion Through Filmmaking” has been replaced with “Digital Bridges, Ancestral Voices: Reclaiming African Screens with Indigenous Tongues.” The committee said the change followed a strategic review of the festival’s […]
IPI raises concern over attacks on journalists
….Warns of Rising Impunity, Calls for Accountability By Favour Ulebor The Executive Director of the International Press Institute (IPI), Scott Griffen, has expressed concern over rising attacks on journalists across the world, stressing the need for stronger accountability and international support to protect independent journalism. Griffen spoke while addressing journalists from Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, […]
