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Tinubu Directs Rice Distribution Nationwide For Ramadan, Lent

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Renewed Hope Ambassadors to distribute rice across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to support Nigerians observing the Ramadan...

NDLEA Arrests 74-Year-Old Man With 11kg Cocaine At Abuja Airport

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 74-year-old man, Ikwuakalom Nwakoro Emeka, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja after...

FG Uncovers Blackmail Plot By Foreign Firm During Tinubu’s UK Visit

The Federal Government of Nigeria says it has uncovered an alleged plot by a foreign mining company to stage a blackmail campaign during the official visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu...

Four Suspected Bandits Apprehended Near Akure Airport

Security operatives have arrested four suspected bandits around the vicinity of Akure Airport in Ondo State following a coordinated security operation. The arrests were confirmed by...

Tinubu Approves Procurement Of Additional Military Hardware To Fight Terrorism

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the procurement of additional military hardware to strengthen the operations of the Armed Forces of Nigeria in the ongoing fight against insurgency...

Over 3.7 Million Internally Displaced Persons Living In Nigeria – IOM

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) says more than 3.7 million people are currently living in displacement across Nigeria due to conflict, violence and climate-related...

POLITICS
Nine Senators Defect To ADC In Major Senate Realignment

Nine senators from different political parties have defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), in a move that is expected to reshape the balance of opposition forces in the...

Four PDP Senators Announce Defection To APC In National Assembly Realignment

Four senators have resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Their defections were announced during plenary at the...

Former Sokoto Governor Tambuwal Resigns From PDP, Joins ADC

Former Sokoto State governor and senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the African Democratic Congress...

Fintiri Supports Southern Presidency Ahead Of 2027 Elections

Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has expressed support for rotational presidency, insisting that the South should retain power ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on...

Opposition Parties Reject 2026 Electoral Act, Demand Fresh Amendment

Opposition parties in Nigeria have rejected the 2026 Electoral Act, calling on the National Assembly of Nigeria to begin a fresh amendment process to address what they described as...

Fubara Appoints New SSG, Chief of Staff After Tinubu’s Intervention

Governor Siminalayi Fubara has announced his first set of cabinet appointments following the latest intervention by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the political crisis in Rivers State. In...

BUSINESS & ECONOMY
CBN Restricts Banking Services For Large Loan Defaulters

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed banks to restrict access to certain banking services for large-ticket borrowers with non-performing loans in a move to strengthen credit...

Tinubu Appoints Lamido Yuguda As CBN Deputy Governor

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Lamido Abubakar Yuguda as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), subject to confirmation by the Senate. The...

Tinubu Announces Settlement of OPL 245 Dispute, Unlocks Deepwater Investment

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the resolution of the long-running dispute over Oil Prospecting Licence (OPL) 245, describing the settlement as a major step toward unlocking...

Senate Panel Summons Kyari Over Alleged ₦210tn Unaccounted Funds In NNPCL

The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has summoned a former Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari, to explain an alleged ₦210...

AltBank, Partners Move To Establish AI-Driven Hydroponic Farm At FUNAAB

The Alternative Bank (AltBank) has advanced discussions with the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) and Tulima Farms and Agri-Processing LLC to establish an AI-enabled...

Central Bank Of Nigeria Cuts Interest Rate To 26.50%

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced the benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points to 26.50 percent from 27 percent. The decision was announced on Tuesday at the Monetary...

IMPACT
Mr. Olufemi Bakare: Remarkable Achievements In Corporate Leadership

 Mr. Olufemi Bakare stands as an icon in Nigeria’s corporate landscape. He is the Group Chief Executive Officer of Fenchurch Group which is a leading conglomerate in Nigeria and ...

Chief (Dr.) Nzeribe Okegbue: Sterling Achievements In Enterprise

Amb. (Chief) Nzeribe Okegbue  is a patriotic, disciplined and visionary businessman renowned for his track record of  successes in dynamic business environments in Nigeria and other...

Dr. Muhammad Sirajo Aliyu: Leadership In Nigeria’s ICT Landscape

Dr. Muhammad Sirajo Aliyu, is a distinguished academic, computer expert and a highly resourceful digital technologist. As an Associate Professor of Computer Science at the Federal University...

Dr. Abdullah Badrudeen: Icon Of Trauma Surgery And Transformative Care

Dr. Abdullah Adeyemi Badrudeen is a highly distinguished Orthopaedic, Trauma, and Spine Surgeon whose exceptional contributions to human medicine have been widely acknowlwdged in...

Dr. Kalu Olua: Huge Impact In Psychiatry And Mental Health

Dr. Kalu Olua is a seasond physician . With a medical career spanning over 20 years in  Nigeria and the UK, he serves as the visionary Medical Director and Consultant Psychiatrist...

Dr. (Prince) Shafiu Adewole Ademola: Distinguished Nursing Educator

Dr. (Prince) Shafiu Adewole Ademola is a distinguished Nursing Educator, Researcher, and Community Leader from the Kapo-Fowosere Ruling Houses in Ilese, Ijebu North-East Local Government...

HISTORY & LEGENDS
Cambridge Transfers Ownership Of 116 Benin Artefacts To Nigeria

Cambridge University has transferred the legal ownership of 116 Benin artefacts to Nigeria, marking a significant step in efforts to address the loss of cultural heritage during the...

Fela Anikulapo Kuti Wins Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

Legendary Nigerian musician Fela Anikulapo Kuti is set to make history as the first African artist to be honoured with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, nearly three decades after...

Boston Museum Returns Two Benin Bronzes Back To Nigeria

The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, United States, has returned two Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, marking another major step in the country’s decades-long effort to reclaim looted cultural...

Ex-Governor Ladoja Crowned 44ᵗʰ Olubadan Of Ibadanland In Historic Ceremony

Former Oyo State governor and senator, Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has been officially crowned the 44ᵗʰ Olubadan of Ibadanland, marking the culmination of a 32-year journey through the...

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
One Battle After Another’ Dominates 2026 Oscars, Wins Top Awards

The 98th Academy Awards were held last night at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, with the political thriller One Battle After Another emerging as the biggest winner of the night. The...

Oil Prices Surge As Trump Seeks Coalition To Reopen Strait Of Hormuz

Global oil prices have continued to rise as United States President Donald Trump pushes for an international coalition to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions...

US KC-135 Aircraft Crashes In Western Iraq Amid Ongoing Iran War

A Boeing KC‑135 Stratotanker operated by the United States Air Force has crashed in western Iraq while a second aircraft involved in the incident landed safely, the United States...

Iran War Intensifies As Strikes And Retaliation Spread Across Middle East

The war involving Iran, Israel and the United States continues to escalate nearly two weeks after the conflict began, with expanding military strikes, rising casualties and growing...

Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei Becomes Iran’s New Supreme Leader

Mojtaba Khamenei has been appointed as the new Supreme Leader of Iran, succeeding his father Ali Khamenei and marking a major shift in the leadership of the Islamic Republic at a time...

Flood Death Toll In Kenya Rises to 42 After Heavy Rains

The death toll from severe flooding in Kenya has risen to 42 after days of heavy rainfall triggered flash floods across several regions, police said on Sunday. At least 26 of the victims...

ASSESSMENT / INTERVIEWS
Senator Rashidi Ladoja Nominated As 44th Olubadan Of Ibadanland

The Olubadan-in-Council has nominated former Oyo State Governor, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The decision was reached during a meeting held at the Oke-Aremo...

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,...

SPORTS
FIFA Sanctions Nigeria And DR Congo Over World Cup Play‑Off Infractions

The football governing body Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has sanctioned both the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Congolese Football Association...

CAF Postpones Women’s Africa Cup Of Nations To July

The Confederation of African Football has postponed the upcoming edition of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations just 12 days before the tournament was scheduled to begin in Morocco. The...

Portugal Opens Probe Into Racism Allegations Involving Benfica’s Prestianni

The Government of Portugal has announced an independent investigation into allegations of racism involving SL Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni during a UEFA Champions League match. The...

Tottenham Hotspur Sack Head Coach Thomas Frank After Eight Months

Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the departure of Men’s Head Coach Thomas Frank, ending his tenure at the Premier League club on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. The club said the decision...

Lagos City Marathon Returns February 14, Promoting Culture And Community

The Access Bank Lagos City Marathon will take place on Saturday, February 14, 2026, reaffirming its status as one of Africa’s leading road races and a major platform for promoting...

CAF Sanctions Senegal And Morocco Over AFCON Final Misconduct

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has handed down a series of disciplinary sanctions against both the Senegalese and Moroccan football federations, along with several players...

WOMAN
Prof. Naomi Nari James-Rugu: Celebrating An Icon Of University Education

Prof. Naomi Nari James-Rugu is a most dedicated and resourceful academic. These several years, she has made monumental contributions to research and teaching at the prestigious University...

Dr. Chika Ogochukwu Yinka-Banjo: Global Recognition In AI And Robotics

Dr. Chika Ogochukwu Yinka-Banjo is an accomplished scholar, researcher, educator, and STEM advocate who has risen to national and global prominence through her groundbreaking...

Chief (Mrs.) Lady Augustina Ovueraye: Veritable Woman of Class

Chief (Lady) Augustina Ovueraye is a highly resourceful educationist whose sterling contribution to the development of education in Nigeria is widely acknowledged. Her expansive educational...

Mrs. Olayinka Osuntogun: Driving Excellence In Home-Care Nursing

Mrs. Olayinka Osuntogun is a highly distinguished nursing consultant. She is an operational excellence expert who has contributed monumentally to the development of the nursing profession...

Mrs. Modupe Layole Adesote: Committed To Healthcare Delivery In Nigeria

Mrs. Modupe Layole Adesote stands as a  luminary in Nigeria’s healthcare landscape, serving as the visionary Chief Executive Officer of Layole and Sons Hospital in Ifako-Ijaiye,...

Dr. Eseoghene Agbatutu: Championing Healthcare For The Underserved

Dr. Eseoghene Agbatutu is a distinguished physician, public health promoter and humanitarian whose unwavering dedication has revolutionized access to healthcare in underserved communities....

ENTERTAINMENT
One Battle After Another’ Dominates 2026 Oscars, Wins Top Awards

The 98th Academy Awards were held last night at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, with the political thriller One Battle After Another emerging as the biggest winner of the night. The...

Imisi Wins Big Brother Naija Season 10, Takes Home ₦150 Million Grand Prize

After ten weeks of intense competition, drama, and entertainment, Imisi Ayanwale has emerged the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 10, clinching the ₦150 million grand prize...

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...

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,...