Anambra: Okeawele defeats political heavyweights, shatters gender barrier
History took a dramatic turn when Mrs Ifeoma Chukwuma, AKA Okeawele, emerged victorious in the APC House of Reps primary election
Edo government distributes sanitary pads to schoolgirls for menstrual hygiene
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE government of Edo State has distributed sanitary pads to schoolgirls in the state as part of activities to mark the 2026 World Menstrual Hygiene Day celebration in Benin City. The programme which was organised through the Office of the Special Adviser on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), was held […]
Locking the back door of the soul, by Muyiwa Adetiba
Everyone knew he was a ‘born again’. Looking back now, I suspect he wanted everyone to know. It was something he wanted to wear on his sleeve. He didn’t have the flamboyance of a guy whose job brought him in contact with Advertising Agencies and Marketing Executives of big companies. His dressing was neat but understated. He […]
Stand up for OAU department of music @ 50
By Stephen Adewale There are anniversaries that only count years, and there are anniversaries that summon history to stand still for a moment. The golden jubilee of the Department of Music, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, belongs gloriously to the latter category. It is not an anniversary to be mentioned casually, applauded politely and allowed to […]
Group backs Okonkwo following NDC governorship primary
A political support group, Reality Is Here Movement, has expressed support for Dr. Chris Okonkwo following the governorship primary election of the National Democratic Congress, NDC.
Ekiti Guber: Thousands rally behind Oluwole Oluyede in Ado, Ikere
…Signaling Strong PDP Acceptance The governorship campaign tour of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Dr. Oluwole Oluyede, continued on Friday with well-attended rallies in Ado Local Government Area, the state capital, and Ikere Local Government Area, attracting a massive turnout of supporters and residents ahead of the June 20, 2026 governorship election. The campaign […]
NRM picks cleric Olorunmagba as Reps candidate for 2027
The National Rescue Movement, NRM, has elected Rev. Emmanuel Olorunmagba as its candidate for the House of Representatives seat representing Kabba-Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency of Kogi State ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Eribo tasks APC on reward system for loyal members
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State and a House of Representatives aspirant for the Egor/Ikpoba-Okha federal constituency in the just concluded primary election of the party has lamented the lack of inadequate reward system for members of the party who have been loyal to […]
Mbah’s ‘Tomorrow Is Here’ agenda yielding results in Enugu — Nwaokobia
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo A good governance advocate, leadership trainer and public affairs commentator, Chris Mustapha Nwaokobia Jnr., has said that the administration of Peter Ndubuisi Mbah is beginning to record measurable progress three years after assuming office. In a statement marking the governor’s third anniversary in office, Nwaokobia said the administration’s “Tomorrow Is Here” agenda […]
Beyond the smoke: The case for tobacco harm reduction in Nigeria
By Marvelene Ekot As the world marks World Vape Day, a simple but powerful idea is gaining global traction: “One Switch, Everyone Wins.” It is a message grounded not in theory, but in lived experience, of individuals, families, and communities witnessing tangible improvements when adult smokers transition to reduced risk alternatives. In Nigeria, however, conversations […]
2027: NRM picks Okereke, says Nigeria’s wealth has failed millions
Okereke accepted the party’s ticket at the NRM national convention in Abuja, where the National Chairman, Prince Chinedu Obi, announced that she emerged as the only aspirant who met all the requirements set by the party’s screening process.
Mayor of Brampton honours Olajumoke Abegunde
The Mayor of Brampton, Patrick Brown, has honoured Nigerian philanthropist Olajumoke Abegunde in recognition of her humanitarian and women empowerment initiatives in Nigeria and Canada.
Uzodinma, an exemplar of democracy dividends
By Chioma Chigozie There are moments in the life of a people when governance ceases to be a mere constitutional obligation and becomes an urgent rescue mission. Such moments demand more than political rhetoric; they demand vision, courage, stamina, and the rare capacity to confront decay without becoming overwhelmed by it. In many ways, that was the […]
Global attention turns to Okpekpe for landmark gold label showpiece
The quiet hills of Okpekpe in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State are once again preparing for a moment on the global sporting stage as the 11th edition of the Okpekpe International 10km Road Race holds today.
Lagos agog, as young entrepreneurs, creators storm “Live It 100” event
Young Nigerians gathered at the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos recently for a 100-hour youth-focused experience that blended music, gaming, entrepreneurship, technology, and digital culture, reflecting the growing intersection between entertainment and innovation in the country’s youth space.
Rangers International in 9th Heaven of enduring legacy
By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu Rangers International Football Club of Enugu has just lifted the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) trophy. This marks a record-equaling 9th time of winning the competition by Nigeria’s arguably most celebrated and supported club. The darling club that rose from the ashes of the Nigeria-Biafra war in 1970 also won the competition […]
