The Consulate General of Nigeria in Johannesburg has issued a public advisory warning Nigerians in South Africa about planned nationwide anti-foreigner protests scheduled for today, May 4, 2026.

IN the fight for the three Delta State 2027 senatorial tickets, individual popularity, pedigree, and track record among aspirants may take back seats in determining who picks the tickets of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, for Delta North, Delta South and Central districts.

For many Nigerian publishers, the model that once sustained journalism is no longer working. Advertising, long the backbone of print, radio, and television, has been declining. At the same time, the wider entertainment and digital media market is growing and is projected to reach $4.9 billion by 2026. This creates a clear gap. The old […]

FORMER Anambra State governor, Mr Peter Obi; his Kano State counterpart, Senator Musa Kwankwaso, and others, yesterday, left African Democratic Congress, ADC, and charged Nigeria’s political atmosphere with their defection to the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC.

Human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has alleged that the Department of State Services (DSS) has presented Justice Mark Chidiebere, popularly known as “Justice Crack,” to Peter Akah at its headquarters.

By Rasheed Sobowale Several reports have shown that maternal mortality continues to expose deep structural weaknesses in healthcare systems globally. According to a release by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the peventability of pregnancy-related deaths, over 80 per cent of maternal deaths are preventable. As for Nigeria and Africa, research […]

Stanbic IBTC Insurance Limited has been named the overall winner of the CRe Momentum Award at the inaugural CRe Insurance Awards for Africa 2026, announced during the Continental Reinsurance (CRe) CEO Summit held in Kigali, Rwanda recently. The company was recognised for its consistent commercial performance, disciplined execution, and a highly effective bancassurance model, which […]

By Etop Ekanem Niger Delta Grassroots Organisation, NDGO, has backed Governor Sheriff Oborovweri for 2027, adding: “Speaker Emomotimi Guwor, Thomas Ereyitomi and Senator Joel Onowakpor can seek re-election, having attracted projects and relative peace in their constituencies for progress”. Berating Itsekiri-born Collins Edema for advocating their replacement, Comrade Weyinmi Olley, himself Itsekiri and National Coordinator […]

By Progess Godfrey Norrenberger Research is set to unveil a new report aimed at tracking how publicly listed companies in Nigeria perform on sustainability, marking a significant step towards standardising Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) assessments in the country. The Nigerian Corporate Sustainability Report (NCSR), scheduled for launch on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, is described […]

The privatisation of Nigeria’s power sector in 2013 was sold as a panacea—a shift from the lethargy of a state-run monopoly to the efficiency of private enterprise. Yet, over a decade later, the average Nigerian finds themselves in a bizarre economic paradox: they are treated as customers when it is time to pay bills, but […]

By Yinka Kolawole The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has intensified efforts to strengthen bilateral trade and industrial cooperation with China, as its delegation embarked on a strategic tour of major manufacturing and commercial hubs in Guangzhou. Led by its National President, Engr. Jani Ibrahim, the delegation visited Wanli Tire […]

As the world marks International Firefighters’ Day, the Chief Fire Officer of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Amodu Shakiru, has called for greater recognition and appreciation of firefighters in Nigeria, describing them as “unsung heroes” who risk their lives daily to protect lives and property.

By Ozioruva Aliu ABUJA — Newly elected President of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Prof. Afekhide Ernest Omoti, has pledged to prioritise doctors’ welfare, strengthen professional unity, and push for reforms in Nigeria’s healthcare system following his emergence as leader of the association. In his acceptance speech after the NMA’s 2026 election, Omoti expressed gratitude […]

Right of Reply –  By FELIX AYANRUOH  The Former Deputy President of the Senate and Former Delta State APC gubernatorial candidate, Ovie Omo-Agege’s recent statement of healing and reconciliation is a smoke screen to distract the Urhobos, Deltans and Nigerians of his deceptive, self-aggrandizing, and wicked plans to once again cause division in our polity and the Urhobo […]

FORMER governor of Jigawa State and  a chieftain of  Peoples Democratic Party,  PDP, has urged members and those who left to forgive one another as brothers and sisters, and sheathe their sword, saying the All Progressives Congress,  APC, and African Democratic Congress, ADC,  were full of PDP members.