…says borrowing not the problem, but corruption in use of loans By Olayinka Latona LAGOS – The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Dr. Alfred Adewale Martins, has declared that any government unable to protect the lives and property of citizens has no moral right to remain in power, insisting that security is the primary […]

*FG targets duty cuts to boost local paper production By Nkiruka Nnorom The Federal Government has commenced moves to address fiscal barriers crippling Nigeria’s paper mill industry with plans to review duties on imported inputs as part of efforts to boost local production and save an estimated N250 billion annually. Minister of State for Industry, […]

By Dayo Johnson Akure Youths and women of the All Progressives Congress in Odigbo have called on the party leadership not to tamper with the outcome of the House of Representatives primary held last Saturday. The supporters converged on Odigbo, headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area, insisting that the votes cast must be protected and […]

The Executive Committee, Diamonds and members of Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Nigeria have congratulated their President, Dr. (Mrs.) Odunayo Ani, ACA, FCTI, on her conferment of the prestigious Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) Merit Award in the Members’ Diamond Category, describing the recognition as a fitting tribute to a distinguished […]

A new era of elevated live music is set to redefine the Lagos nightlife as Dulles Restaurant/Lounge, in strategic partnership with Inspiro Productions

By Nkiruka Nnorom Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos, Ms Yan Yuqing, has said that the decision by Beijing to eliminate tariffs for 53 African countries is a concrete demonstration of its principles of sincerity, real results, amity, and good faith in Africa. Speaking at the Lagos Forum marking 70 years […]

The 1970s to the 1990s were some of the most pitiless seasons in Nigeria.  Except for a four-year interregnum, the military was in power and, it was brutal. In the mid-1970s, the seemingly genial General Yakubu Jack Gowon had radical activists like Edwin Madunagu and Tony Engurube detained without trial.  But the Murtala-Obasanjo regime that succeeded  Gowon […]

By Adesina Wahab A student of Grundtvig International Secondary School, Oba, Anambra State, Michael Offorkile, has emerged as the 5th highest scorer in this year’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, with a score of 367. In a statement, the school praised Offorkile’s performance, saying it reflects the strong academic foundation and training given to him […]

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By Adesina Wahab The bid by Hon. Sharafadeen Aweyeti to emerge as the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate for the House of Assembly seat for Yewa North 1 (Isokan State Constituency), has received a big boost with his endorsement by the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun. The approval by Governor Abiodun did not come in […]

By OZIMEDE, Peter Nigeria’s 2027 election is not waiting for INEC’s timetable. It’s already playing out in whispered meetings in Abuja hotels, in WhatsApp groups run by agitated youths, and in courtrooms where political parties are tearing themselves apart. The All Progressives Congress [APC] is drunk on incumbency. The Peoples Democratic Party [PDP] is a house on […]

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, has called on public service leaders, policymakers, development partners, academia, and private sector stakeholders from across the world to actively participate in the International Civil Service Conference (ICSC) 2026, describing the event as a strategic global platform for advancing […]

By Evelyn Usman The reported neutralisation of Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki, described as the second-in-command of the Islamic State (ISIS) globally and one of the most influential commanders of ISWAP, along with scores of other terrorists, through a joint operation involving the Armed Forces of Nigeria and the United States military, represents an extraordinary milestone in the […]

By Mathew John A maritime stakeholder, Eso Onwuji, has called for an urgent review of operations at the KLT Customs Area Command, in Lagos, alleging prolonged underutilisation of facilities and inadequate contribution to port efficiency over the years. Onwuji, who claimed to have studied activities at the command for about two decades, said despite its […]

…As Governor Bags Prestigious Royal Order Of Iwere The Itsekiri nation on Sunday, endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori for a second term in office ahead of the 2027 general elections, just as the Governor was conferred with the prestigious Royal Order of Iwere (ROI), the highest honour […]