On Tuesday, May 19, the Environmental Defenders Network (EDEN) joined the people of Bodo in Rivers State to embark on a protest against the destruction caused by the operations of Shell in their community.  The protest was intended to draw the attention of the global shareholders of Shell to the effects of the legacy oil […]

By Ayo Onikoyi LAGOS, NIGERIA — On May 6, 2026, the intersection of Nigeria’s gaming and cinematic sectors reached a new milestone as FilmOne and AniWe co-hosted the official Nigerian premiere and watch party for the video game movie adaptation, Mortal Kombat II. The event, held in Lagos, transitioned from a high-stakes gaming tournament into […]

By Prince Osuagwu The federal government, through the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, has tasked all agencies to strengthen collaboration, align policies, and deepen understanding of operational realities, achievements, and challenges. Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Engr. Nadungu Gagare made the call during a tour of agencies supervised by the ministry, emphasising that […]

By Victor Ahiuma-Young, BIRNIN KEBBI Top figures of the All Progressives Congress, APC, have showered praises on Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State over what they described as massive infrastructural transformation and impressive developmental strides recorded within three years of his administration.The APC national delegation, which arrived in Kebbi State to supervise party primary elections […]

By Chioma Obinna Medical experts under the aegis of the Society of Lifestyle Medicine of Nigeria, SOLONg, on Wednesday raised concerns over the growing wave of lifestyle-related diseases in the country, warning that unhealthy eating habits, poor sleep, stress and physical inactivity are pushing more Nigerians toward early death.The warning came as the group marked […]

…welcomes creation of two state constituencies, additional federal constituency  By Jimitota Onoyume  Itsekiri nation has  rejected the report of the Independent  National Electoral Commission, INEC, released   on its recent ward redelineation  exercise in Warri federal constituency, insisting that some of the information relied on to  develop it  were fraudulent.  A statement signed by the  […]

By Jimoh Babatunde SIMPLAA, a United Kingdom-rooted mobility platform, has launched a major urban mobility campaign in Port Harcourt as part of efforts to redefine transportation convenience, safety, and accessibility in the city. The company said the initiative aligns with its broader vision of transforming how residents experience movement in rapidly growing Nigerian cities. According […]

By Ajiri Daniels For too long, the people of Enugu East Senatorial District have endured a political culture built on recycled promises, elite entitlement, invisible representation, and leaders who remember the people only when elections approach. Election after election, citizens are promised development, empowerment, jobs, infrastructure, security, and effective representation. Yet across many communities in […]

By Adesina Wahab Alhaji Abdulhameed Femi Omotayo, widely known across Ogun East as OmoOwo, has emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Ogun East Senatorial District following the party’s primary election held on Wednesday at the Adeola Odutola Hall, Ijebu-Ode. His emergence marks the beginning of a new movement built around inclusive representation, […]

By Philip Obazee The Ballot Is Also an Examination A campaign season is not only a contest among politicians. Properly understood, it is a public examination. Candidates seek power; citizens should examine whether they understand what power is for. Nigeria is now moving through a consequential electoral cycle: INEC has published a revised timetable for […]