Affordable housing: stakeholders raise alarm over escalating price of cement, other building materials
Stakeholders in the housing sector of the nation's economy have raised the alarm over escalating price of cement and other building materials across Nigeria, and called for urgent government's intervention and collaboration among operators in the industry to ensure sustainable growth.
Winning Media Pitch Challenge is proof structure drives growth – Dr. Omo Ogbamola
Dr. Omo Ogbamola is a Nigerian-born Canadian entrepreneur, banking advisor, and the Founder and CEO of Tripplemos Food Processing Company
IWD: Over 1,500 women benefit from BATN Foundation agricultural empowerment programmes
By Esther Onyegbula The BATN Foundation has empowered more than 1,500 women across Nigeria through targeted agricultural initiatives aimed at strengthening food systems, expanding rural livelihoods and promoting female participation in agribusiness. The Foundation disclosed this in a statement to commemorate the 2026 International Women’s Day, highlighting the growing role of young women as innovators […]
Delta: Orodje halts move to create ‘5th Quarter’ in Sapele-Okpe
…Suspends Constitution Amendment The Orodje of Okpe Kingdom, Major General Felix Mujakperuo (Rtd), Orhue I, has suspended the controversial amendment of the Sapele-Okpe Community constitution and the creation of a purported fifth quarter that recently triggered tensions within the community. The royal directive followed a stakeholders’ meeting convened at the Orodje’s Palace in Orerokpe, Delta […]
Lobi Stars coach credits tactical discipline for 2-0 triumph over ABS
Lobi Stars FC of Makurdi returned to winning ways on Match Day 11 of the 2025/26 Nigeria National League (NNL), defeating ABS Ilorin 2-0 at the McCarthy Stadium.
West Ham reach FA Cup quarters after Ouattara’s penalty howler
West Ham moved into the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 5-3 penalty shoot-out against Brentford, who paid the price for Dango Ouattara’s spot-kick blunder on Monday.
One killed, others injured as Iran attacks Bahrain
Bahrain’s interior ministry said early Tuesday an Iranian attack on a residential area in the capital Manama killed one person and injured others.
Two Trump sons invest in company that builds military drones
Donald Trump’s sons are backing a new business venture to produce autonomous drones, including defense systems, adding to conflict-of-interest questions as the US president directs military operations in Iran.
Trump says Iran war ‘going to be ended soon’
US President Donald Trump said Monday that the war on Iran would end soon, without setting a date, as he claimed the US-Israeli attack had achieved objectives.
Demolition protests: Rights groups petition PSC, demand justice for Soweto, others
The petition concerns the alleged abduction, assault and torture of activist Hassan Soweto during a protest against forced evictions in Lagos.
Tinubu to traditional rulers: Don’t lose hope, Nigeria’s unity remains unshakable
The Etsu Nupe represented the President, the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa`ad Abubakar.
