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Nigeria Rejects U.S. Push To Accept Venezuelan Deportees

Nigeria’s Foreign Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, has firmly rejected a request by the United States to accept deported Venezuelan nationals, including individuals with criminal records,...

FG Secures $747m Loan For Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway

The Federal Government has secured a $747 million loan to finance Phase 1, Section 1 of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, running from Victoria Island to Eleko Village in Lagos. According...

Supreme Court Upholds Okpebholo’s Victory, Dismisses Ighodalo’s Appeal

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has affirmed Senator Monday Okpebholo as the duly elected Governor of Edo State, bringing to a close a prolonged legal contest over the 2024 governorship...

Keyamo Unveils Ganduje As FAAN Board Chairman, Urges Commitment To Reform

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Wednesday officially unveiled former APC National Chairman and ex-Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, as Chairman...

Senate Approves Electricity Amendment Bill To Reform Ailing Power Sector

The Nigerian Senate has passed the Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025 for second reading, signaling a major legislative effort to rescue the country’s struggling power sector...

U.S. Tightens Visa Policy For Nigerians, Introduces Single-Entry, Three-Month Validity

The United States Department of State has announced new visa restrictions for Nigerian citizens, limiting most non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas to single-entry with a validity...

POLITICS
Supreme Court Upholds Okpebholo’s Victory, Dismisses Ighodalo’s Appeal

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has affirmed Senator Monday Okpebholo as the duly elected Governor of Edo State, bringing to a close a prolonged legal contest over the 2024 governorship...

Court Orders Senate To Recall Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday ordered the Senate to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, ruling that her six-month suspension was unconstitutional and deprived her constituents...

Opposition Heavyweights Unite Under ADC Ahead Of 2027 Elections

Prominent opposition politicians, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, convened Tuesday at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in...

APC Governors Call Ganduje’s Exit Natural Step In Party Evolution

The Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF), comprising governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has formally acknowledged the resignation of the party’s...

Fubara, Wike End Rivers Rift, Pledge Unity After Tinubu-Brokered Truce

After months of political tension and division in Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, have publicly declared an end to their feud, assuring residents...

INEC Sets August 16 For Bye-Elections In 12 States Covering 16 Seats

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled Saturday, August 16, 2025, for the conduct of bye-elections into vacant seats in the Senate, House of Representatives,...

BUSINESS & ECONOMY
FG Secures $747m Loan For Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway

The Federal Government has secured a $747 million loan to finance Phase 1, Section 1 of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, running from Victoria Island to Eleko Village in Lagos. According...

Dangote Refinery Slashes Ex-Depot Petrol Price To ₦840 per Litre

In a major move that could bring relief to consumers across Nigeria, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol,...

Tinubu Signs Four Tax Reform Bills Into Law, Promises Pro-People Relief

President Bola Tinubu has signed four tax reform bills into law, marking what he described as a significant step toward a “bold new era of economic governance” in Nigeria. The signing...

MultiChoice Slashes DStv Decoder Price By 50% To Regain Lost Subscribers

In response to a sharp decline in subscriptions, MultiChoice Nigeria has announced a 50 percent reduction in the price of its DStv decoder, slashing the cost from ₦20,000 to ₦10,000....

Nigeria Welcomes First LNG-Powered Container Ship At Onne Terminal

In a landmark event for Nigeria’s maritime industry, the Onne Multipurpose Terminal (OMT) on Friday received the Kota Oasis, a Singaporean-flagged, LNG-powered container ship—the...

Nigerian Ports Authority Targets ₦1.28 Trillion Revenue In 2025

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has announced a projected revenue target of ₦1.28 trillion for the 2025 fiscal year, marking a 40 percent increase from the ₦894.8 billion it...

IMPACT
Professor Ibraheem Gbajabiamila: First-Rate Academic And University Administrator

Every human has their portrait reflecting their character and ways of life. The portrait of a distinguished gentleman and classic par excellence, Prof. Ibraheem Gbajabiamila, the fifth...

Pastor (Dr.) Senior Gabriel Uyeh : A Pillar In Christian Leadership

Pastor (Dr.) Senior Gabriel Okpako Uyeh, JP, is a revered leader in the Christian faith and the head of The Apostolic Church, Nigeria. Born on January 8, 1944, in Uweye Quarters, Uzere...

Prince (Dr.) Segun Ochuko Obayendo: Icon Of Motor Vehicle Administration

Prince Dr. Segun Ochuko Obayendo is an eminent personality in Safety and Security Management. Holding the honorary title of Doctor of Safety and Security Management from Triune Biblical...

HRH Oba (Dr.) Mosiudi Ola Yusuf: Toast To An Accomplished Leader

His Royal Highness, Oba (Dr.) Mosiudi Ola Yusuf FCA, FCCA, is a distinguished Nigerian, a visionary leader and an accomplished entrepreneur. He has made huge impact on national development...

Dr. Harrison Nnaemeka Nnaji: Iconic Business Intelligence And ICT Manager

Dr. Harrison Nnaemeka Nnaji is an exceptional Nigerian and a trailblazer in the field of Information Technology. With four master’s degrees and a doctorate—and a second doctorate...

Sir Ayodele Oghogho Othihiwa: Leadership In Accounting And Corporate Management

Sir Ayodele Oghogho Othihiwa, a distinguished accountant, philanthropist, and visionary, hails from the Owodokpokpo community in Igbide Kingdom of Isoko South LGA in Delta State. Born...

HISTORY & LEGENDS
Nation Bids Farewell To Elder Statesman Edwin Clark In Delta State

The town of Kiagbodo in Delta State was filled with cultural pride and national reverence on Tuesday as prominent Nigerians gathered to honor the late elder statesman and Ijaw nationalist,...

Governor Makinde Presents Staff Of Office To 43rd Olubadan Of Ibadanland

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has officially presented the staff of office to Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, marking his ascension as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland. The elaborate...

Muhammadu Sanusi II Returns As Emir Of Kano After Four-Year Ouster

In a dramatic turn of events, Muhammadu Sanusi II has been reinstated as the Emir of Kano, four years after his controversial removal. Governor Abba Yusuf signed the Kano State Emirate...

Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, HRM Ado Ibrahim, Passes Away At 94

The Ohinoyi of Ebiraland and Vice Chairman of the Kogi State Traditional Council, Dr Ado Ibrahim, has died at the age of 94. According to family sources, the revered paramount ruler...

THE ENTERPRISE ARENA (TEA)
How To Effectively Build A Working Day On Remote Work From Home

  In the context of the global COVID-19 pandemic, many employees were sent by employers to work remotely. This is to reduce the risk of infection in public transport and in crowded...

How Nigeria Plans To Return To The Usual Work In The Office

After the quarantine, things will return to normal (or whatever the new normal will look like). The compulsory stay-at-home laws will be repealed and some other restrictions will be...

Chaim Zach Makes Monumental Impact On Poultry Breeding In Nigeria

Mr. Chaim Zach is an international investor and industrialist. For close to 30 years, he has positively impacted the Nigerian agricultural sector.  He has hugely contributed to the...

Dr Adrienne Tikolo Makes Bold Contributions To Education In Nigeria

Dr Adrienne Tikolo is a highly cerebral and skilled educator. She has made profound contributions to education in Nigeria. Now, her work is reaching out to other parts of the world. Adrienne...

Dr. Oyeleke Ajiboye Records Outstanding Successes In Enterprise

Dr Oyeleke Ajiboye is a seasoned professional in the environmental engineering and property development industry. He has however also recorded huge successes in many other areas of...

Solomon Adedotun Adegboyega: Legacy In Corporate Management

Mr. Solomon Adedotun Adegboyega is a first-rate corporate administrator. He has spent over 30 years in management and his dexterity is widely acknowledged. He is today the Managing...

GENERAL
Trump Threatens Tariffs On Countries Backing BRICS Policies

U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a sweeping new threat to impose tariffs on any country supporting what he called the “anti-American” policies of the BRICS economic...

Trump To Host African Leaders Amid Renewed U.S. Diplomatic Push

U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with the leaders of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal in Washington, D.C., from July 9 to 11, in what analysts see as a renewed...

Musk-Trump Truce Collapses Over Spending Bill As Tesla Shares Plunge

The fragile peace between President Donald Trump and tech mogul Elon Musk has shattered in less than a month, reigniting a political feud that now threatens both Musk’s business empire...

Seven Killed, Dozens Hurt In Togo Protests Over Constitutional Reforms

At least seven people have been killed and many more injured following a wave of anti-government protests in Togo’s capital, Lomé, civic groups reported on Sunday. The unrest, which...

29 Students Killed, Over 250 Injured In Stampede At Central African Republic School

At least 29 students have died and more than 250 others sustained injuries in a stampede at Barthelemy Boganda High School in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic, authorities...

Trump Declares Ceasefire Between Israel And Iran, But Fighting Persists

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday night announced what he described as a “complete and total ceasefire” between Israel and Iran, declaring that both sides had agreed to halt...

ASSESSMENT / INTERVIEWS
Olubadan Of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, Dies At 90

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has passed away at the age of 90. The revered monarch died in the early hours of Monday, July 7, 2025, exactly one year after he...

The Imperialism Of Foreign Religions And Its Grip On African Identity

While Africans opine about imperialism of the west and others, the least talked about and the most lethal of all the isms, is the imperialism of religion in African society. We can...

Wike And Fubara’s Reunion: A Humble Alliance That Shocks The Cynics

Even those who pray daily for miracles—hoping the impossible becomes possible—are still irked by the renewed alliance between Wike and Fubara. It’s a reminder that political allegiances...

Okpe Nation Deserves Full Recognition, Says Professor Igho Natufe

The President General of the Okpe Union Worldwide, Professor Igho Natufe, has made a passionate appeal for the full restoration of the Okpe ethnic identity and its rightful recognition...

Nation Bids Farewell To Elder Statesman Edwin Clark In Delta State

The town of Kiagbodo in Delta State was filled with cultural pride and national reverence on Tuesday as prominent Nigerians gathered to honor the late elder statesman and Ijaw nationalist,...

God, Hard Work, Honesty Behind My Success – Chizomam Ann Emeje

Dr (Pharm.) Chizomam Ann Emeje, the highly resourceful Nigerian pharmacist and Managing Director of Troop Pharmaceuticals is also the first person ever to earn a doctorate degree in...

SPORTS
Former Super Eagles Goalkeeper Peter Rufai Dies At 61

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper and captain, Peter Rufai, has died at the age of 61. The football legend passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025, in Lagos after a prolonged illness. Widely...

Liverpool Forward Diogo Jota Dies In Car Crash In Spain

Liverpool FC forward Diogo Jota has died in a tragic car accident in Spain, along with his brother, André Silva. The 28-year-old Portugal international was travelling with Silva in...

Chelsea Crowned UEFA Conference League Champions After Stunning Comeback

Chelsea clinched their first UEFA Conference League title in spectacular fashion with a 4-1 win over Real Betis in the final, completing a clean sweep of all five major UEFA club competitions....

Tottenham Edge Manchester United To Win Europa League

Tottenham Hotspur ended a 17-year wait for silverware with a narrow 1-0 victory over Manchester United in the Europa League final on Thursday in Bilbao, salvaging their season and vindicating...

Barcelona Clinch 28th LaLiga Title With 2-0 Win Over Espanyol

Barcelona have secured the LaLiga championship after a 2-0 victory against local rivals Espanyol, inspired by standout youngster Lamine Yamal. The second-half goals from Yamal and Fermin...

Champions League: PSG And Barcelona Advance To Semifinals

Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona have booked their spots in the UEFA Champions League semifinals, surviving tense and action-packed quarterfinal second-leg encounters against Aston...

WOMAN
Ms. Ayotola Jagun: Sterling Accomplishments In Corporate Governance

Ms. Ayotola Jagun is the Chief Compliance Officer & Company Secretary of Oando Plc.  She is a dual-qualified solicitor (UK & Nigeria), Chartered Secretary, and multidisciplinary...

Dr. (Mrs.) Jummai Adamu Tutuwa: Dynamic Scientist And Administrator

Dr. (Mrs.) Jummai Adamu Tutuwa, an Associate Professor of Industrial Biochemistry, is a dynamic scientist and accomplished administrator with a career dedicated to groundbreaking research...

Dr. Priscilia Uhuanmwen Imade: Salute To A Uniquely Dynamic Optometrist

Dr. Priscilia Uhuanmwen Imade is an exceptionally accomplished optometrist. Indeed, she is one of the leading lights of the optometry profession in Nigeria. Imade is an eminently qualified...

Mrs. Kafayat Temilola Majolagbe : Distinguished Nursing Administrator

Mrs. Kafayat Temilola Majolagbe is a seasoned and dedicated nurse leader with over three decades of professional experience in clinical nursing and nursing administration. Currently...

Mrs. Ifunanya Uzochukwu-Emedolu: A Passion For Quality And Excellence

Mrs. Ifunanya Uzochukwu-Emedolu is a visionary educationist and entrepreneur celebrated for her exceptional contributions to the development and management of quality education in Nigeria....

Amb. (Evang.) Adekunbi Akin-Taylor: Touching Lives In Different Spheres

Mrs Adekunbi Akin-Taylor is a distinguished educator, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and community leader with a lifelong commitment to service and uplifting others. Born on June 7,...

ENTERTAINMENT
Chidimma Adetshina Named Miss Universe First Runner-Up

Chidimma Adetshina, a 22-year-old beauty queen representing Nigeria, has expressed her excitement after achieving the first runner-up position at the 73rd Miss Universe pageant. The...

FG Suspends Senior Correctional Officers Over Bobrisky Bribery Allegations

The Federal Government has suspended several senior officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) following allegations of bribery involving controversial crossdresser Idris...

Diddy Arrested, Faces Federal Charges For Racketeering And Sex Trafficking

Sean “Diddy” Combs, the music mogul, is facing serious legal trouble after being arrested in New York on Sept. 16. According to a federal indictment unsealed on Sept. 17,...

Harvey Weinstein’s Rape Conviction Overturned, Paving Way For New Trial

Harvey Weinstein, the former film mogul convicted of rape in 2020, saw his conviction overturned Thursday by a New York state court, setting the stage for a potential new trial. The...

PEOPLE | PRODUCTS | SERVICES
Syd-Monic Foundation Concludes Third Medical Outreach In Lagos

After a most engaging week of delivering healthcare to the under-served and indigent in Lagos, Syd-Monic Foundation concluded its third annual Medical and Surgical Outreach on Sunday,...

Onajite Regha’s Uncommon Strides In Electronic Payment Technology

Mrs Onajite Regha is the Chief Executive Officer/Executive Secretary of the Electronics Payment Providers Association of Nigeria and the initiator of the association which she co-founded...

Peter Folikwe: Berger Paints’ Iconic Immediate Past MD

   Mr. Peter Folikwe is an enigmatic corporate manager. He could be said to be the man with the Midas Touch. Much of what he has touched these several years, as a manager of...

Daisy Obiano: Woman Behind Capelli Salon And Beauty Parlour

Daisy Obiano is a uniquely enterprising and creative Nigerian woman. She has made a bold mark with her company, Capelli Salon and Beauty Parlour Ltd located on Opebi Road, Ikeja, Lagos....

Muyiwa Razaq Ogungboye’s Rising Profile In ICT Leadership

He is a man with a highly innovative mind. His creativity and spirit of industry make him one of those who hold the promise of launching Nigeria onto higher realms in Information and...

Silvester Ibeh Effectively Delivers With Cardinal Security Services Ltd

Mr. Silvester Ibeh is a highly resourceful and unassuming gentlemen. He is a philanthropist, an international business strategist, a security expert, a man of transparent honesty,...