Momentum is rapidly building ahead of the inaugural Africa Women in Banking and Finance Conference and Awards (AWBFA 2026), scheduled to take place on May 8, 2026, at the Lagos Marriott Hotel, as organisers unveiled what many industry observers now describe as one of the most ambitious continental recognition platforms dedicated to women shaping Africa’s […]

By Jimitota Onoyume Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has been lauded for approving a special allowance for medical doctors in the state. The doctors under the aegis of National Association of Government General Medical and Dental Practitioners (NAGGMDP), Delta State Branch, in a statement titled ” a resounding appreciation to a visionary leader”, signed by the Chairman […]

By Enewaridideke Ekanpou April is the herald of the famous Amaseikumor masquerade festival in Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State. The heraldic designation of April is occasioned by the yearly celebration of Amaseikumor Festival from 6 April to 11 April of every year as it has just been remarkably witnessed […]

By Dickson Omobola Ethiopian Airlines has said 80 years after commencing commercial operations with five C-47 aircraft, it has grown into a fleet of more than 140 ultra-modern aircraft and 144 destinations worldwide. General Manager of Ethiopian Airlines in Nigeria, Firiehiwot Mekonnen, attributed the growth to the dedication and hard work of the airline’s management […]

Farmtech Integrated Services, a subsidiary of Komponents and Solutions Rack Limited, has announced the official launch of Sunwoda Energy products in Nigeria. The product launch event is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The event will introduce a range of advanced energy storage solutions from Sunwoda Energy, aimed at addressing the growing […]

By Emma Nnadozie Former Chairman of Badagry-West Local Council Development Area, Hon. Gbenu Henugbe Joseph, on Saturday formally declared his intention to contest the Badagry Constituency I seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly, seeking the backing of leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, ahead of the 2027 general elections. Gbenu made the […]

In his remarks, the International Coordinator, Rt. Hon. Udo Keiran Akpan noted that Lagos is a key player in Akwa Ibom’s political equation and thanked the organising team for putting together an impressive event.

The Nigerian Navy, in a coordinated operation with other security agencies, has arrested three vessels allegedly involved in crude oil theft in the Niger Delta, seizing over 900 metric tons of suspected stolen crude.

By Emma Nnadozie The Asagba of Asaba, Prof. Epiphany Azinge, has commended Chairman of Cubana Group, Obinna Iyiegbu, for raising the scale of private sector investments in the Delta State capital, declaring that such initiatives are fast positioning the city as a major investment destination. Prof. Azinge gave the commendation when Iyiegbu, popularly known as […]

…its ill intended, Prof Okaba kicks By Emem Idio, Yenagoa There is confusion amd controversy in Ijaw nation following the decision of the National Executive Council, NEC, of the Ijaw National Congress, INC, to hold its rescheduled election in apparent disregard to the decision of the Council of Ijaw Traditional Rulers and Elders (CITRE) to […]

By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin Communities in Kwara State are increasingly taking ownership of the fight against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), with residents now reporting cases through structures they established themselves, the Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI) has said. The Global Director of BBYDI, Olasupo Abideen, disclosed that in Alalubosa community in Ilorin, 12 GBV cases […]

Members of various political groups within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara South Senatorial District have expressed support for the governorship ambition of former state party chairman, Hon. Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa, ahead of the 2027 general elections.

By Emmanuel Daraloye In Godwin Miracle Tochukwu easily stands out as a percussionist, whenever he sits behind a drum set. This writer recently encountered his performance at the DayStar Unbound concert, in Lagos, and one thing stood out from his showcase: articulation. With his feet steadily pedalling the bass and his drum sticks igniting the […]

By Tomide Marv There is a particular moment in worship where the music stops being ordinary and becomes something else entirely. The pianist holds a chord, the drummer eases up a bit and the worship takes a lower tempo to start a conscious state of reverence that creates an environment that is non-anxious, peaceful and […]

By Henry Ojelu The Northern Progressive Forum has faulted the ambassadorial list released by President Bola Tinubu, alleging that the North-East geopolitical zone has been shortchanged in the distribution of diplomatic postings. Chairman of the group, Alhaji Hassan Mustapha, in a statement on Saturday, said the imbalance undermines the principle of federal character and risks […]