Kebbi govt moves swiftly as task force races to restore water in Birnin Kebbi

Kebbi govt moves swiftly as task force races to restore water in Birnin Kebbi

By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Kebbi State Government has intensified efforts to restore water supply to residents of Birnin Kebbi metropolis, assuring that normal services will resume within a few days following an unexpected disruption at the Birnin Kebbi Water Works. A statement by the Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Kebbi State Governor, Yahaya […]
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Lexus SUV driver arrested over Anthony Joshua accident

Lexus SUV driver arrested over Anthony Joshua accident

By Efe Onodjae The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of the driver of a Lexus Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) involved in the accident that claimed the lives of Anthony Joshua’s friend and trainer, The confirmation was made on Thursday by the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, via his […]

4 shops razed by fire at Ikotun

4 shops razed by fire at Ikotun

Lagos — Four electronics shops in a building at Ikotun, Lagos State, were completely destroyed by fire early on New Year’s Day, with all items inside gutted. The shops, located beside GUO Transport Company, housed goods including washing machines, televisions, and power generators. A resident living near the building said neighbours helped prevent the fire […]

New Year Eve: Terror attack claims 7 lives in Jos South community

New Year Eve: Terror attack claims 7 lives in Jos South community

By Marie-Therese Nanlong Jos—No fewer than seven persons have been confirmed dead following a terror attack on Bum community in Chugwi, Vwang District of Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident reportedly occurred around 11:00 p.m. on December 31, 2025, as residents were preparing to usher in the New Year, thereby marring […]

APC flags off E-registration nationwide drive ahead of 2026 primaries, polls

APC flags off E-registration nationwide drive ahead of 2026 primaries, polls

By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO :–The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sokoto State has commenced the electronic registration of party members, marking a major organisational step ahead of the party’s 2026 primaries and the 2027 general elections. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Sokoto State APC Executive Council held on Thursday at […]

How failures in payment pillars, infrastructure, lock out people with disabilities

How failures in payment pillars, infrastructure, lock out people with disabilities

As Nigeria races towards a cashless economy, anchored on payment systems such as mobile money, banking applications, unstructured supplementary service data, USSD, codes and ATMs, a central pillar of its Digital Public Infrastructure, DPI, Nigerians living with disability, especially those who, are visually impaired are being left behind.

Between prestige projects and human capital development

Between prestige projects and human capital development

By EBUKA UKOH A nation is not sold in one dramatic transaction.  Such is done quietly, piece by piece, project by project, and budget line by budget line. A sale happens whenever public responsibility shrinks, and private comfort expands without shame.  Any student of history is fed up with the performance – year after year, party […]

Oloruntoba redefines technical leadership for women

Oloruntoba redefines technical leadership for women

By Ebunoluwa Sessou In an industry often characterised by speed, hype and technical bravado, Faith Oloruntoba is charting a different path, one defined by clarity, usability and human-centred innovation. In a statement, Faith with a background in product design, marketing and communication, revealed that she has built a leadership style rooted in integration and practical […]

73rd Eyo Festival: When Lagos turned white

73rd Eyo Festival: When Lagos turned white

By Tayo Ogunbiyi On Saturday, 27th December 2025, history was made at the historic Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Onikan, Lagos Island, as the Lagos State government hosted the 73rd edition of the iconic Eyo Festival. Renowned as a sacred emblem of Lagos’ ancestry, royal heritage, and cultural identity, the festival had in attendance distinguished personalities, […]

Tax reforms align Nigeria with global best practices — NDYC

Tax reforms align Nigeria with global best practices — NDYC

By Dapo Akinrefon The Niger Delta Youth Congress, NDYC, has expressed support for the Federal Government’s newly introduced tax regime, describing it as a necessary step toward strengthening Nigeria’s fiscal framework and ensuring long-term economic sustainability. The NDYC, in a statement by its National Coordinator, Mr Israel Uwejeyan, said the tax reforms being implemented under […]

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