The Bayelsa State Independent Electoral Commission (BYSIEC) has fixed April 3, 2027, for the conduct of chairmanship and councillorship elections across the eight local government areas of Bayelsa State.

Prominent Nigerian clerics and gospel singer Nathaniel Bassey have paid tribute to Pastor Bolaji Idowu, Lead Pastor of Harvesters International Christian Centre, during his birthday celebration, amid messages highlighting his growing influence in ministry.

This strategic relationship allows for a bidirectional flow of ideas and expertise from the government to the think tank and technocracy, and right back

Modola is gearing up for a return to the spotlight with a brand new single, “Kupe,” featuring Bhadboi OML.

Former Senate Leader Ali Ndume has called on the federal government to fully equip the Nigerian Army to tackle insurgency and banditry, warning that Borno State and the wider Northeast risk falling to terrorist groups.

The EKO57 LG Movement, a grassroots socio-political group encompassing all 57 Local Governments and LCDAs in Lagos State, has announced the appointment of its new Grand Patron and Coordinator as part of its organizational expansion ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The Niger Delta Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Trade, Mines and Agriculture (NDCCITMA) has announced plans to mobilize up to $5 billion in structured investments over the next five years, with the aim of generating at least 500,000 direct and indirect jobs.

…New tournament record of 226 runs set as Zimbabwe’s Women beat Ghana by 180 runs Nigeria and South Africa U19 women entered the oval with both teams recording a loss in the tournament already, it was clear that a victory for either team would re-establish belief and confidence going forward. South Africa Women’s U-19 won […]

Efforts to deepen grassroots political participation and strengthen women’s involvement in governance received renewed attention in Kogi State following a ward engagement tour in Igah, Olamaboro Local Government Area. The engagement, organised by the Fawass Group, drew a large turnout of women and community stakeholders who gathered to discuss issues affecting the ward and reaffirm […]

Some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ohuan Ward 9, Uhunmwonde Local Government Area of Edo State, on Tuesday staged a protest at the party’s state secretariat over concerns regarding the selection of a councillorship candidate for the ward.

The Vice Chancellor, Trinity University, Yaba, Lagos, Prof. Clement Kolawole, has urged new intakes into the university to manage their time well, saying that could determine what their academic journey would look like in the end.

Port Harcourt-based entrepreneur and filmmaker Joseph Don has announced the release of a new comedy series titled Office Hours, a show designed to entertain viewers while teaching practical lessons about business and entrepreneurship.

A newly established non-profit organisation, God’s Sufficiency City of Hope Foundation, on Saturday, March 21, 2026, embarked on a food outreach programme benefiting over 50 widows and elderly residents in the Akesan area of Lagos State. Speaking during the outreach, the Founder and Chairman of the Foundation, Mrs. Olajumoke Akinyemi, said the initiative was driven […]

By Ebunoluwa Sessou & Matthew Johnson In commemoration of International Women’s Day, the United Nations Association of Nigeria, UNA-Nigeria, in collaboration with the Nigeria Institute of International Affairs, NIIA, has unveiled a high-level forum in Lagos focused on advancing women’s empowerment through digital education, artificial intelligence, and health equity. The event brought together dignitaries, policymakers, […]

By WALE EDUN As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Prime Minister Keir Starmer met at 10 Downing Street to discuss the future of our two countries, I felt a quiet but unmistakable sense of pride. What I witnessed was not the old posture of a junior partner seeking favour. It was two leaders and two teams […]