By Ozioruva Aliu EKPOMA—Justin Otene, the young entrepreneur behind the popular ‘Principal Takeout’ fast-food spot, had everything to live for. He had been married just a year. The next morning, he was finally going to dedicate his baby.   But on that fateful night two weeks ago in the Idumebo area of Ekpoma, the kidnappers came. When […]

.tell Gov Okpebolo to honour agreement Political stakeholders in Oredo Federal Constituency have thrown their weight behind the current Member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Esosa Iyawe, urging him to seek re-election in 2027. The stakeholders, in a statement, described Iyawe as a high-performing legislator who has delivered significant people-oriented projects and legislative interventions […]

FCMB Asset Management Limited (FCMBAM), the Asset Management arm of FCMB Group Plc, announced that it has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the execution of the supplemental Trust Deeds of the FCMBAM’s mutual funds. The approval includes the change of name of its Legacy mutual funds and reduction in the […]

By Cynthia Alo The Federal Government has trained 100 small-scale dairy farmers in Oyo State as part of measures to improve local milk production and strengthen the livestock value chain. In a statement made available to the media by the Deputy Director, Information and Public Relations at the Ministry ,Henrietta Okokon said the three-day training […]

By Ebuata Jakpor Even with growing anti-French sentiment across and west and central Africa, France may gain some new friends on the continent through strategic partnerships that it says will prioritize respect and mutual benefit for French businesses and its African partners. This vision is the central leaning of discussions planned for today at the […]

Delta State First Lady and Founder of the You Matter Charity Foundation, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, on Tuesday empowered 500 market women across the state with cash grants, sewing machines and grinding machines in partnership with Fidelity Bank Plc. The empowerment programme, held at the Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba, was organised by Fidelity Bank in […]

By Esther Onyegbula Cultural Day at the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards 2026 once again took centre stage as a major celebration of African heritage, fashion and creative expression, with Johnnie Walker Black Label using the platform to spotlight cross-cultural collaboration within the continent’s entertainment industry. The event, widely regarded as […]

FC Barcelona have reached a full agreement with manager Hansi Flick over a new contract extension that will keep the German coach at the club until 2028 following their dramatic La Liga title triumph.

Nigeria’s Falconets will discover their group-stage opponents for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup on May 15 when FIFA conducts the official tournament draw in Łódź, Poland.

By Simon Adewale The All Progressive Congress, APC’s Chieftain in Delta state, Chief Oviri Okeimute Okwagbe JP, has canvasses support for the Delta state governor, Gov Sheriff Oborevwori and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the All Progressive Congress, APC primaries and the 2027 general election; that both leaders have performed well and deserve a […]

By Gbenga Gbadesire Rabiu Abdullahi Umar the newly-appointed Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria Midstream Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Agency (NMDPRA) by President Tinubu to run the three-in-one agency effectively and efficiently, in line with global best practices and as enshrined in the Petroleum Industry Act of 2021 is a “square peg in a square hole”. NMDPRA […]

By Tunji Olaopa The inauguration of the 10th Federal Civil Service Commission in December 2023 is a strategic one, because it constitutes a most fundamental plank in the Tinubu administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The Agenda’s objective is meant to be a game changing catalytic renewal of Nigeria’s development and democratic governance journey, with the federal […]

A youth leader in Kogi West and aide to Kogi State Governor, Oladele John Nihi, has endorsed Hon. Aro Samuel Bamidele for the Kogi West Senatorial seat, describing him as a strong advocate of youth empowerment and grassroots development. In a statement issued on Monday, Nihi said Hon. Aro Samuel Bamidele possesses the vision and […]

By Adesina Wahab The Commissioner for Education, Akwa Ibom State, Prof. Ubong Essien Umoh, has lauded EIDU, a global education technology organisation, for partnering with the state government to improve foundational learning through digital education initiatives in public schools. Essien gave the commendation during a visit to Government Model Primary School, Ewet, Uyo, where he […]

French luxury has long relied on African aesthetics, textiles, and craft traditions as part of its visual language