My dear favoured Nigerian politician, come, let us reason together. Let us for once brainstorm on the pitiable plights of the common man, whose needs you are supposed to serve. One is talking about the beggar in the street, the orphans, the homeless and of course, the overtaxed breadwinner who has to pay more for […] read more To our strange redeemers

THE optics are awful and reminders that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is dizzyingly descending into irrelevance. Instead of arresting the slide, his cravings for remaining President have blinded him to placing power above Nigerians, above everything. While Nigerians await military actions in parts that terrorists and bandits have occupied, armoured tankers are deployed to protect […] read more In Jos Tinubu proved his irrelevance to Nigerians

The leading People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant for Lagos State in 2027, Laja Adeoye, has held a strategic meeting with the Forum of Lagos PDP local government chairmen representing all 20 councils in the state. The forum was led by the Chairman of Chairmen, Wasiu Aderounmu Adeyemi (Jagun) chairman of Shomolu LGA area of the […] read more Lagos 2027: Adeoye engages forum of PDP LG chairmen, promises good governance for Lagosians

The Lagos State Government, through the Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA), has issued a strong advisory to Lagos residents this period of Easter, urging consumers to exercise caution and vigilance in their transactions to avoid exploitation and unsafe practices. A statement signed by the General Manager, Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency, Afolabi Solebo, advised Lagosians to […] read more Easter celebration: LASCOPA cautions residents on financial exploitation, unsafe practices

The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Mai-Martaba Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has extended his heartfelt felicitations to Christians across the country in commemoration of the 2026 Easter festival. The monarch described the season as a profound reminder of the timeless virtues of sacrifice, compassion, forgiveness, and hope, as exemplified in the life […] read more Use Easter period for spiritual renewal, Emir Sulu-Gambari urges Christians

 …Plans to build research centre at Rivers State University Dumo Lulu-Briggs, managing director of Platform Petroleum, has pledged to construct an industry research centre at the Rivers State University (RSU), Nkpolu Orowurukwo, Port Harcourt. The research centre when completed, will serve as a platform, where the business community, the academia and government will be meeting […] read more Industrialist seeks stronger public-private partnership in educational devt

Rechael Okonkwo,Nollywood actress, popularly known as Nkoli Nwa Nsukka, has secured another major endorsement deal with Malta Guinness, further strengthening her growing profile as a leading face in Nigeria’s entertainment and brand space. Expressing her excitement about the partnership, the actress said, “I am so happy to be here today. I am keen about supporting […] read more Rechael Okonkwo strengthens brand portfolio with Malta Guinness partnership

Hospitality entrepreneur Adegbe Ogbeh, in this interview with KENNETH ATHEKAME spoke on the realities facing local hospitality brands, from infrastructure deficits and talent gaps to macroeconomic pressures shaping growth and expansion. Nigeria’s hospitality sector is evolving rapidly. How would you describe the transformation of local hospitality brands over the past decade? Standards have improved significantly […] read more Why Nigeria’s hospitality brands are struggling to scale globally – Ogbeh

Wreforce Hassan Usman is the African Democratic Congress (ADC) House of Assembly aspirant for Gombi constituency in Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State. In this interview, he spoke about his mission and vision for his constituency in the areas of agriculture, health, education, water and youth employment. He promised to give an impactful representation […] read more I am seeking ADC ticket to rescue Gombi constituency Adamawa from ineffective representation – Usman

You Matter Charity Foundation in Delta State has again demonstrated that everybody is somebody and that every life has value, as it joined the world to celebrate and support children living with autism in the state. The Foundation and its members alongside some prominent persons, celebrities and entertainers, Thursday, embarked on 4km walk to Government […] read more Autism: Awareness not sufficient, says Oborevwori’s wife as she cares, supports autistic children in Delta

As Christians globally mark Easter today being Sunday April 5, Nigerian faithful are celebrating the triumph of the risen Christ following His resurrection from death. Easter, a celebration of the power to live above death, is characterised by the three-day activities of Calvary as a pointer to the power of divinity for man to live […] read more Nigerians celebrate triumph of faith with risen Christ

…As Catholics celebrate 2026 Chrism Mass Adewale Martins, the Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, has called on Nigerians to strengthen their resolve and hope in a better Nigeria. The cleric admitted that Nigerians are finding it difficult to live their daily lives on the back of the socio-economic challenges currently facing the country. He however assured […] read more Easter: Opportunity by which God tells us never to lose hope – Archbishop Martins

Easter is the grammar of paradox. It proclaims life out of death, hope out of despair, return out of rupture. It is the season where endings are revised and finalities are questioned. Yet, even within its luminous promise, Easter does not practise amnesia. The resurrection does not erase the cross; it redeems it. The wounds […] read more Resurrection without Amnesia: Between the prodigal son and the university of crime

Building on the success of the first phase of the Plastic Recycling Programme in Southern Nigeria (PReP), TechnoServe, an international nonprofit group, has launched the Plastic Recycling Programme in Nigeria, dubbed PReP 2.0, with funding from The Coca-Cola Foundation. The new phase is aimed at continuing to develop an inclusive recycling system, strengthening livelihoods, and […] read more TechnoServe, Coca-Cola Foundation launch PReP 2.0 to scale plastic recycling in Nigeria

Easter is the grammar of paradox. It proclaims life out of death, hope out of despair, return out of rupture. It is the season where endings are revised and finalities are questioned. Yet, even within its luminous promise, Easter does not practise amnesia. The resurrection does not erase the cross; it redeems it. The wounds […] read more Resurrection without Amnesia: Between the Prodigal Son and the University of Crime

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all international money transfer operators (IMTOs) to open naira settlement accounts. The operators are to henceforth, route all remittance transactions through the naira settlement accounts. By this move, recipients of diaspora remittances will be paid in the local currency from May, ending decades of dollar payments to […] read more CBN: IMTOs’ naira settlement for diaspora remittances deepens FX transparency, security

In a country where economic uncertainty has become a defining reality, the question of how to protect wealth is no longer theoretical, it is urgent. For decades, Nigerians, particularly those in the diaspora, have relied on the U.S. dollar as a trusted shield against the weakening naira. It was the safe haven, the fallback plan, […] read more Why rental income in Lagos is becoming the new dollar hedge

As the tenure of Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq gradually winds down and the 2027 general election approaches, a growing number of aspirants have begun jostling for the governorship ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC), with others emerging from the main opposition, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Within the APC, aspirants are drawn from the three […] read more Kwara indigenes who want Governor Abdulrazaq’s job in 2027

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, FAO/ World Health Organization, WHO Regional Conference on Food Safety for Africa that was jointly held in Harare, Zimbabwe, (3-6 October 2005) reports indicate the illness due to contaminated food is perhaps the most widespread health problem in the contemporary world. It is an important cause that has […] read more Imperative of the enforcement of food safety standards in Nigeria

Dr. Ezekiel Adamu, Group CEO of Balmoral Group and promoter of Africa’s biggest boxing event, Chaos in the Ring, has outlined an ambitious vision to transform boxing into a major economic driver for Nigeria. In an exclusive interview with Anthony Nlebem, Dr. Adamu spoke on building a scalable sports-entertainment ecosystem, unlocking talent, and positioning Lagos […] read more We’re transforming Nigerian boxing into a viable economic sector — Adamu

…Says party congresses, convention will hold as scheduled The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed claims by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, that its planned congresses and national convention could violate court orders. In a statement on Friday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party described INEC’s position […] read more ADC to INEC chair: You’re acting in contempt of court

As Christians across the world celebrate Easter, the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, a call has been made for unity, peace, and national renewal in Nigeria. Nelson Malau, bishop of the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria, urged Christians to embrace love, justice, and peaceful coexistence as they mark the season. In his Easter […] read more Easter: Cleric calls for unity, justice, national renewal

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has raised the alarm over swarming activities of scammers. The latest target is the Youth Internship Scheme. This is as the Commission has begun training on performance management system. Scammers are said to announce to all youths in Nigeria to come collect monthly stipends through account numbers. The trick […] read more NDDC raises alarm over scammers, begins training on performance mgt system

…If you don’t invest in visibility, you will remain small – Miracle Vincent, CEO, Buzz Africa Most young people live on social media for fun, others look for traffic at all costs, but Miracle Vincent has created a thriving business out of managing social media for business owners. In an exclusive interview in Port Harcourt […] read more Social media, a place for brand positioning, not just for posting – Buzz Africa CEO

…Targets 1.6m in 2026 to push up in national rating Rivers State, which is considered one of the late comers into the contributory health protection programme, has begun a big push to capture more participants into the health insurance net. The strategy is to target the rural areas through wards and local councils, hoping to […] read more Rivers in aggressive expansion push up in contributory health scheme

…Urges member-states to present common front to escape investors’ arm-twisting The BRACED Commission, comprising states of Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Edo, and Delta, met recently in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital, to plot economic integration of the states. The Bayelsa State team lead, Patience Ranami Abah, Director-General of the Bayelsa State Investment Promotion […] read more Bayelsa shows BRACED states how to close ‘value-capture gap’, escape investors’ tricks

Congratulations are in order. Although I am unapologetically and unrepentantly a principled critic of President Bola Tinubu, whose self-serving politics and indifference to moral leadership I find objectionable, I must admit that his recent state visit to the United Kingdom was a great personal honour to him. It was also an honour to Nigeria in […] read more Tinubu’s UK state visit: What’s in it for Nigeria?

…CSOs say elections are under serious threat As political tensions heighten ahead of the 2027 general election, observers are raising concerns that Nigeria may be drifting toward a dangerous concentration of political power reminiscence of the era of Sani Abacha. From 1995 to 1998, under Abacha’s regime, five political parties were controversially registered, each ultimately […] read more 2027: Concern mounts as Nigeria’s democracy shows signs of return to ‘Abacha era’

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, a presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has reaffirmed his commitment to party unity, pledging to support whoever emerges as the party’s flagbearer for the 2027 presidential election. Atiku made the declaration amid growing tensions between the ADC and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which recently announced it […] read more 2027: I’ll back whoever emerges ADC presidential candidate – Atiku

Thousands of residents thronged major streets in Kano on Saturday to welcome Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf in a massive show of support, as the state’s political atmosphere continues to shift following the recent defection of Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). From Aminu Kano International Airport through Kofar Wambai and Kwari to […] read more Crowds line Kano streets as Yusuf returns after Abuja APC convention 

The Borno State Police Command has confirmed that five persons were killed including four policemen during repelled coordinated attacks on two Borno town on Saturday. It was contained in a statement issued by Nahum Kenneth Daso, Police Public Relations Officer Borno State Command to newsmen in Maiduguri on Saturday evening. According to the authorities, the […] read more Boko Haram kills four policemen in multiple attacks on Borno communities 

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday commissioned the new Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A headquarters of the Nigeria Customs Service in Iperu, Ogun State. According to Bashir Adeniyi, the comptroller general of Customs, the facility required an initial N73 billion investment and is an upgrade for Nigeria’s foremost revenue and trade authority. He said the […] read more Tinubu commissions N73bn Customs Complex in Ogun State

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced an indefinite nationwide strike set to begin at 12:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, citing what it described as the federal government’s plan to halt the implementation of the revised Professional Allowance Table (PAT), a key component of agreements reached after its 2025 industrial action. […] read more Resident Doctors declare indefinite strike nationwide over pay dispute

ABC Logistics has expanded its fleet and cut delivery timelines across key commercial corridors in Nigeria, unlocking faster cargo movement and improving service efficiency nationwide. The company recently announced that the improved delivery window reflects stronger coordination, enhanced route optimisation, and increased distribution capacity, positioning it to better serve time-sensitive cargo movement across the country. […] read more ABC Logistics expands fleet, cuts delivery time to boost cargo movement nationwide

The hike in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), driven by the Middle East conflict, has become a major concern for intending travellers planning to celebrate the Easter holidays with their loved ones, both within and outside Anambra State. Findings by BusinessDay show that Christians and non-Christians who had planned family engagements during the […] read more Bleak Easter celebrations over petrol price hike, travellers lament in Anambra

The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has questioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the worsening electricity situation in the country and called on Nigerians to vote him out in 2027. In a post on his X account on Saturday, Obi recalled a campaign promise made by Tinubu ahead of the 2023 elections: “If […] read more Obi queries Tinubu over power failure