Igbere Traditional Rulers back Kalu’s bid for another term
…Describe His Legislative Service as Outstanding Igbere traditional rulers in Bende Local Government of Abia State have thrown their weight behind the 2027 bid of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu to return to the parliament. Speaking on behalf of the traditional rulers during Kalu’s courtesy call in […]
Net forex inflow rises 33% to $20.3bn in Q1 2026
By Elizabeth Adegbesan Nigeria recorded a net foreign exchange (forex) inflow of $20.33 billion in the first quarter of 2026, representing a 33.8 per cent increase compared with the $15.19 billion recorded in the fourth quarter of 2025. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) disclosed this in its Q1 2026 Quarterly Economic Report, attributing the […]
Oloolu family defends traditional rite after TikToker filmed masquerade festival
By Adeola Badru The Oloolu family in Ibadan, Oyo State, has defended the traditional cleansing performed on TikToker Wasilat Olalere after she recorded and shared footage from the annual Oloolu masquerade festival. The family said the exercise was carried out in line with longstanding customs surrounding the festival, adding that Olalere had completed the required […]
30 doctors assaulted in 11 months, NARD says, as August 10 strike looms
By Cynthia Alo and Kafayat Kokumo The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has raised concerns over the safety and welfare of medical personnel, disclosing that no fewer than 30 doctors were assaulted across the country in the past 11 months. NARD’s Second Vice-President, Dr. Kwarshak Kevin, disclosed this during an interview on Channels Television […]
Oloolu family defends traditional rite after TikToker filmed masquerade festival
By Adeola Badru The Oloolu family in Ibadan, Oyo State, has defended the traditional cleansing performed on TikToker Wasilat Olalere after she recorded and shared footage from the annual Oloolu masquerade festival. The family said the exercise was carried out in line with longstanding customs surrounding the festival, adding that Olalere had completed the traditional […]
Meet Obii Okafor, first African woman to win UK telecoms champion award
Nigerian-born technology executive Obiageli Obii Okafor has become the first African woman to receive the Women in Telecoms Champion award at the Comms Council UK Awards 2026, earning recognition for her contributions to the United Kingdom’s telecommunications industry.
