2027: Town planning expert, Babajide, joins Ogun guber race, promises 150,000 jobs
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta A Town Planning expert and chieftain of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Mr. Rotimi Matthew Babajide, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 Ogun State governorship election, promising to create no fewer than 150,000 jobs within four years, if elected. Babajide, made the declaration at the party’s secretariat in Abeokuta, […]
APC unbothered by Obi’s defection – Yilwatda
Yilwatda said opposition parties should resolve their internal disputes, insisting their crises had nothing to do with the APC.
Access Holdings clarifies dividend position amid strong 2025 earnings
By Peter Egwuatu Access Holdings Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to long term shareholder value and sustainable returns, following a strong performance in the 2025 financial year, while providing clarity on the rationale for the non payment of dividends for the year ended December 31, 2025. The clarification was provided during the Group’s full year 2025 […]
APC assures Lagos aspirants of credible governorship primary
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has assured governorship aspirants of a free, fair and credible primary.
Kogi confirms rescue of victims abducted from orphanage
The government had earlier confirmed the rescue of 15 victims on April 27 following intensified security operations across the state.
Price of 50kg local rice rises 20.5% to N112,000 —NBS
By Elizabeth Adegbesan THE National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, said the average price of 50kg local rice (short grains) rose by 20.5 percent in March 2026 to N112,000 from N92,946 in February 2026. NBS disclosed this yesterday in its Selected Food Price watch report for March 2026. However, recent findings by Vanguard showed that the price […]
Electricity workers face threats as system crumbles, Labour laments
By Victor Ahiuma-Young Organised Labour in the nation’s electricity industry has raised alarm over worsening insecurity, deepening poverty, and what they describe as a collapsing power sector, claiming that these are pushing them to the brink. Under the umbrella of the National Union of Electricity Employees, NUEE, they lamented that its members are increasingly exposed to […]
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, May 7, 2026
The Nigerian naira recorded slight gains against the United States dollar on Thursday, May 7, 2026, across both the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market amid improved forex liquidity and sustained interventions by the Central Bank of Nigeria.
Ondo, EIDU partnership pushes education reform with scalable digital learning initiative
By Adesina Wahab The Ondo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming public education through a scalable digital learning reform programme aimed at improving teaching and learning quality in public primary schools. The initiative, implemented in partnership with EIDU, is already delivering measurable results across the state. Speaking at a Steering Committee meeting in […]
Nigeria hosts Africa’s global Theatre Festival in Abuja
By Henry Obetta Nigeria will host Africa’s first-ever joint global festival for Improvisational Theatre and Playback Theatre practitioners as Abuja prepares to welcome performers, educators, humanitarian workers, and storytellers from across the world for a week-long cultural gathering in June 2026. The International Improvisational and Playback Theatre Festival, tagged #MeetInNigeria, is scheduled to hold from […]
Businesses are suffocating under rising costs — Hayatu-Deen
Hayatu-Deen, who is seeking the ADC presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 elections, spoke during the engagement with the entrepreneurs, where discussions focused on the harsh business climate and its growing impact on jobs, investment and household incomes.
First Bank named Nigeria’s strongest brand in 2026 by Brand Finance
First Bank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion service provider, has been recognised as the strongest brand in Nigeria in the “Nigeria 25 2026” ranking by Brand Finance, a leading independent brand valuation and strategy consultancy. The Bank achieved an AAA+ rating, the highest possible distinction, underscoring its unmatched brand strength and leadership […]
70th Year Memorial Anniversary of My Beloved Grandfather: Chief Dawson Ogiemudia Obaseki (1896–1956)
The 70th year memorial anniversary of my beloved grandfather, Chief Dawson Ogiemudia Obaseki, the Obaruyiedo of the Benin Kingdom, marks a solemn moment of reflection on a life defined by service, distinction, and enduring legacy. Born in 1896, though the precise date remains unrecorded in family history, he emerged from a lineage of prominence and […]
URUS tackles livestock products deficit with innovative solutions
Amid a worrying deficit in local milk and meat production which fuels dependency on import of livestock products, URUS Group is pushing forward a suite of innovations to boost local production to meet nutritional demands.
2027: Tinubu’s team to deploy ‘visible’ projects as campaign tool
When the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, finally blows the whistle for the commencement of the 2027 electioneering campaigns, President Bola Tinubu may not need to do much of the talking himself.
PDP: Wike, Makinde factions in fight-to-finish
The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, escalated, yesterday as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and the faction aligned with Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, traded fierce words over control of the party ahead of 2027.
