The Uyo Liberation Movement has described a recent Federal High Court judgment nullifying aspects of the Independent National Electoral Commission guidelines on political party timelines as a major boost for Nigeria’s electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group said the judgment, delivered by Justice M.G. Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, […]

— Calls for stronger collaboration to protect children By Dayo Johnson Akure The Ondo State government has raised concern over increasing cases of child abuse, trafficking, bullying and other social vices affecting children in the state. At a stakeholders’ meeting in Akure, the Commissioner for Women Affairs Seun Bosede Osamaye called for stronger collaboration to […]

By Peter Egwuatu Sterling Financial Holdings Plc, has grown its assets to about N4.07 trillion in the first quarter, 2026,Q1’26 from N3.911 trillion in Q1’25. The companyannounced that its audited financial results 2025, alongside its unaudited results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, recorded strong earnings growth, balance sheet expansion, and improved capital […]

By Chinonso Alozie The former Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere, has emerged victorious as the flag bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Imo East Senatorial District (Owerri Zone). Speaking to stakeholders, supporters, party members, associates, and well-wishers who trooped out in jubilation, after his victory at the PDP Senatorial […]

as shareholders applaud performance By Peter Egwuatu Shareholders of Berger Paints Nigeria Plc have approved a final dividend payout of N1.25 per share for the financial year ended December 31, 2025, bringing the total dividend for the year to N1.65 per share a 37.5 per cent increase over the 2024 financial year. The company had […]

By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO:-The European Union has launched a major peace building and resilience initiative in Sokoto State aimed at addressing insecurity, economic hardship, climate related challenges and social fragility affecting vulnerable communities in Northwest Nigeria. The project, tagged RECAP Resilience, Engagement and Conflict Prevention for At-Risk Populations’ Protection in Sokoto State, was officially […]

By Dennis Agbo The Chairman of the Forum of Former Members of the Enugu State House of Assembly and former Southeast Spokesman to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Denge, Josef Onoh, has issued a detailed, fact-based rebuttal to recent claims by Gen. Yakubu Gowon regarding the Aburi Accord and the events leading to the Nigerian Civil […]

Multi-award-winning broadcaster and mental health advocate, Victory Wilson, has been named MTN MIP Fellow of the Year 2026, reflecting growing impact of mental health advocacy in African media. Victory Wilson’s recognition influences in using media platforms to amplify conversations around emotional wellbeing and mental healing. The MTN Media Innovation Programme (MIP) Awards celebrate fellows demonstrating […]

By Emem Idio, Yenagoa In a strategic move to fortify climate resilience and environmental consciousness among the youth, the Bayelsa state Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprise in Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) has commenced the establishment of green clubs across selected secondary schools and tertiary institutions in the state. Speaking at the formation of the club in the […]

By Dennis Agbo The Enugu division of the court of appeal has adjourned proceedings to October 28 2026, on the matter involving the demolition of over 300 houses in Nkomoro-Onuogba Nike community by an alleged land grabber in Enugu East local government area of Enugu State. The demolition was allegedly carried out while the land […]

The Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Legislatures (CoSPAL) has formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Policy Innovation Centre (PIC) to develop and institutionalise a continent-wide Legislative Agenda for Gender-Responsive Legislatures across Africa. The signing ceremony, which took place at the CoSPAL Secretariat in Abuja, on the 4th May 2026, marks […]

King Solomon, the Chairman of KSAnalysis, a sports prediction and football analytics platform, has publicly raised concerns over what he described as repeated attempts by unknown individuals to frame him for criminal activities and damage his reputation. In a statement released to the public, King Solomon maintained that he is a legitimate sports analyst and […]

Philanthropist and Founder of the Omoviroro 1 Foundation, Olorogun Obaro Obrutse, has congratulated Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, on his emergence as the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2027 elections. Obrutse made the commendation after the conclusion of the APC governorship primary across Delta State, where Governor Oborevwori was declared […]

Hayatu-Deen argued that Nigeria’s crisis stemmed largely from leadership failures, saying successive governments had failed to invest adequately in education, jobs and long-term development.

The Lagos State Government and Afreximbank have intensified efforts to position African designers on the global stage following the successful showcase of emerging Nigerian creatives at the prestigious SaloneSatellite 2026 in Milan, Italy. The international exhibition, organised by Design Week Lagos (DWL) with strategic backing from Afreximbank and the Lagos State Government, marked a major […]