By Favour Ulebor, Abuja Nigeria’s love for Korean culture hit a new high in Abuja as Victor Mac-Adonai became the first male to win the third edition of the Hansik (Korean food) cooking competition, standing out among eight finalists and claiming top honours for his mastery of traditional Korean cuisine. The event, organised by the […]

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has been honoured with the 2026 Governor of the Year Award at the National Leadership Awards held Tuesday at Merit House, Abuja. Organisers said the award recognises the Governor’s courageous, people-centred leadership, citing measurable progress in security restoration, social cohesion, and accelerated infrastructure delivery across the state. Presenting the […]

In a renewed push to strengthen public education infrastructure in Nigeria, Vcare for Development Foundation (VCDF), in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education and with support from Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO), has completed the rehabilitation of Obele Community Senior and Junior Secondary Schools in Surulere. […]

According to him, “as of today, through our upgraded system, we have about 840,290 visa overstayers in Nigeria. These are foreign nationals who have exceeded their permitted stay.”

The Federal Government has been urged to set deliberate goals for national development even as the country begins a countdown to another round of general elections in 2027.

Nigeria’s wellness industry is growing, but it is still largely unstructured and undervalued. For Tolu Eletu, Founder and Wellness Director of Neubelle Med and Wellness Centre, this gap is both a challenge and an opportunity. “My dream is for the Nigerian wellness industry to become a respected and recognised profession,” she says. “I want people […]

Civil servants in Enugu State have expressed widespread excitement following the approval of promotion and conversion for 2,114 public workers by Governor Peter Mbah. The affected workers participated in the November/December 2025 promotion and conversion exercises conducted across the state civil service. The approval, which takes immediate effect, also covers the financial implications of the […]

In this interview, Co-founder and Executive Director of Festus Fajemilo Foundation (FFF), Mr. Afolabi Fajemilo, speaks on healthcare gaps

President Bola Tinubu’s ardent critic and former Presidential Aspirant in the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. SKC Ogbonnia, has been around and in the news for a while. Ogbonnia recently resigned from the ruling party APC and not long after he joined the Africa Democratic Congress (ADC) in a grand fashion in his ward at […]

…unveils citizen-centred policing agenda By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The new Police Commissioner of Ogun State Command, Bode Ojajuni, on Monday declared zero tolerance for misconduct, human rights violations and corruption within the force, as he formally addressed officers, stakeholders and the public in his maiden press briefing. Speaking at the Command headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta, CP […]

*As WHO urges other states to emulate Enugu’s healthcare model Traditional rulers, community stakeholders and women groups in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State have described the newly constructed Type-2 Primary Healthcare Centre in Ogbaku as a lifeline for the people, and overwhelmingly endorsed Governor Peter Mbah for a second term in office. The […]

By Ebunoluwa Sessou As part of efforts to promote gender inclusion in Nigeria’s blue economy, the Center for Gender Economics in Africa, CGE Africa, hosted a two-day Joint Summit and Onboarding Workshop as part of its Future Women Leaders in Fisheries Fellowship, FUWOLIFF. The initiative was aimed at supporting undergraduate and postgraduate students in Fisheries […]

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, yesterday, hosted residents, distributing 20,000 food packs and a personalised letter to celebrate the 74th birthday of President Bola Tinubu.

By Chioma Okoye Fast-rising worship leader and songwriter Anietie Bature has released her new single titled “No Name Higher,” a simple, spirit-filled song about lifting the name of Jesus. It is now available for streaming and download on Spotify, Audiomack, her YouTube channel, and other platforms. With a duration of four minutes and thirty-two seconds, […]

By Nkiruka Nnorom The Group of Francophone Ambassadors in Nigeria (GAF) have reaffirmed commitment to supporting young Nigerians as they leverage French language as a tool for building careers, and accessing regional and international opportunities. The GAP made the commitment during the reception at the Embassy of France to celebrate La Francophonie Month 2026. The […]