S-West group demands release of kidnapped victims in Igbope, Ogbomoso
By Henry Obetta The Southwest Security Stakeholders Group, SSSG, has tasked the Federal Government and the Oyo State Government to take urgent and decisive action to secure the release of kidnapped victims in Igbope, Oorelope Local Government Area, and the abducted school children in Ahoro-Esinele, Ogbomoso, both in Oyo State.The SSSG is a coalition of […]
Environmental activist warns Delta of looming disaster over unchecked dredging
By Chancel Bomadi Sunday BURUTU — Niger Delta environmental activist and peace advocate, Comrade (Dr) Sheriff Mulade, has warned the Delta State Government of an imminent environmental disaster if indiscriminate and uncontrolled dredging activities across riverine communities are not urgently addressed. In a statement issued on Thursday, Mulade called on Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to take […]
Hybrid Motors, DriveMe Mobility roll out 1,000 EVs for Nigeria’s ride-hailing market
*Deal worth N25 billion By Theodore opara Nigeria’s transition to clean transportation received a major boost on Wednesday as Hybrid Motors Nigeria and DriveMe Mobility unveiled a ₦25 billion partnership to deploy 1,000 brand-new electric vehicles into the country’s ride-hailing sector, with a bold promise to transform commercial drivers from perpetual renters into vehicle owners. […]
FRSC, NADDC, SON lead high-level talks on safe EV, CNG rollout at NAJA auto summit
By Theodore Opara Nigeria’s push towards cleaner transportation will receive a major boost on July 30, 2026 as the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, the Director-General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Joseph Osanipin, the Director-General of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwunonso […]
University of Northampton student lands multi-year tour management deal with Great Adamz
By Nwafor Sunday A University of Northampton student, Chinenye Mbakwe, has signed a multi-year tour management agreement with UK-based Afrobeats artiste Great Adamz, marking another milestone in her growing career in the United Kingdom’s African music industry. Mbakwe, who combines her academic pursuits with roles in media, artist management and public relations, will oversee touring […]
Nigerian Bottling Company commissions 3 new production lines at Kano, Oyo
•Deepens decades-long manufacturing commitment in Nigeria By Tunde Oso LEADING consumer packaged goods company and a member of the Coca-Cola HBC Group, Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) Ltd., has commissioned three new production lines: two at its Asejire plant in Oyo State and one at its Challawa plant in Kano State. The new lines, which were […]
