By Innocent Anaba The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, has expressed concern over reports of an incident involving a Federal High Court judge in Abuja and a defence lawyer, insisting that no judge has the power under Nigerian law to order a legal practitioner to kneel in court. In a statement on Tuesday, NBA President, Afam […]

By Juliet Umeh Stakeholders have attributed the works and legacy of Emmanuel Edeh to a life dedicated to education, spirituality and social development. They spoke ahead of his 50th Priestly Anniversary scheduled for May 19 and 20, 2026. A member of the Board of Trustees, BoT, of Madonna University, Mr. Rock Adote, said Fr. Edeh, […]

By Yemi Itodo The name of the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, Ph.D, LL.D, CFR, is fast becoming a national anthem in Nigeria. The name which sprang up in the wake of 4th Republic in Bende, an ancient town in Abia State, where the young man emerged Chairman […]

By Babatunde Ogundare The just concluded 2026 Sectoral Retreat of the Ministry of Interior provided a defining moment for reflection, accountability and renewed commitment to service delivery within the internal security architecture of Nigeria. Held from Wednesday 4th to Saturday 8th March 2026 at the Army Conference Centre and Suites, Abuja, the retreat brought together […]

Chinedu Daniel Akanigwo, better known online as HairbyHairboy, is emerging as one of Nigeria’s promising young content creators, using social media to grow his hair-selling business and build a growing digital audience.

By Juliet Umeh LAPO Microfinance Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to women’s economic empowerment as it marks the 2026 International Women’s Day, IWD, with a series of initiatives aimed at strengthening financial inclusion and supporting women entrepreneurs nationwide. The bank said this year’s celebration, themed “Give to Gain,” underscores the importance of investing in women […]

By Jolayemi James The viral video of Asake trying to touch the Black Stone of Mecca recently stirred a wave of reflection. Watching the scene unfold sparked a deeper curiosity about the stone and what it symbolizes to millions of believers around the world. It was enough to send my mind on what could best […]

The 2026 President of Junior Chamber International (JCI) Aso, Peter Emmanuel Yilbiem, has said Nigeria is failing to maximise the potential of women by restricting them to certain roles and opportunities. He spoke on Sunday during his welcome address at the JCI Aso March General Assembly held to commemorate the International Women’s Day in Abuja. […]

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA) has intensified its environmental advocacy with the launch of a nationwide sustainability drive aimed at raising a new generation of eco-conscious Nigerians. The initiative, unveiled during an environmental education workshop themed “Green Barracks, Green Borders: Advancing Environmental Stewardship for a Carbon-Responsible Future,” which brought together […]

By Emmanuel Okogba Nigerian researcher Augustine Yusuf is making significant contributions to the development of more sustainable and energy-efficient electronic materials as a research associate in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Kentucky. Yusuf’s work focuses on next-generation organic semiconductors—materials that promise lighter, more flexible, and far more energy-efficient alternatives to traditional electronics […]