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Adamawa Governor Umaru Fintiri Defects From PDP To APC

Governor Umaru Fintiri has announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress, citing the need to advance development and strengthen...

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...

Nigeria Customs Engages Stakeholders On Automated Licences, Permits In Port Harcourt

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has engaged stakeholders in Zone C on the automation of licences and permits, stressing that the success of the initiative depends on strict compliance...

President Tinubu Extends Raw Shea Nut Export Ban By One Year

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a one-year extension of the ban on the export of raw shea nuts, keeping the restriction in force from February 26, 2026, to February 25, 2027. The...

Tinubu Urges Senate To Amend Constitution For State Police

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on the Senate to begin amending the 1999 Constitution to allow the establishment of state police, saying Nigeria must urgently reform its security...

FG Files Fresh 12-Count Forgery Case Against Mike Ozekhome

The Federal Government of Nigeria has filed a fresh 12-count criminal charge against Mike Ozekhome (SAN), alleging forgery and related offences in connection with a disputed property...

POLITICS
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...

Opposition Leaders Condemn Attack On ADC Members In Edo

Leading opposition figures have criticised the federal government following a violent attack on members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Benin City, Edo State. The incident...

Bayelsa Assembly Confirms Peter Akpe As Deputy Governor

The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of Peter Akpe as Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State. Akpe, who previously served as Chief of Staff at Government House,...

Breaking: Rivers State Senator Mpigi Barinada Dies At 64

Senator Mpigi Barinada, who represented the Rivers South East Senatorial District in the Senate, has died. The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Works, Akin...

Rivers Assembly Halts Fubara Impeachment After Tinubu’s Intervention

The Rivers State House of Assembly has suspended impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, following the intervention of President Bola Tinubu. The...

BUSINESS & ECONOMY
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...

Sterling HoldCo Confirms Full Recapitalisation Of Banking Subsidiaries

Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc has confirmed that its core banking subsidiaries — Sterling Bank and The Alternative Bank — are fully recapitalised in line with revised...

Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Slips To 15.10% In January — NBS

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate declined slightly to 15.10 percent in January 2026, down from 15.15 percent in December 2025, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. In...

Oyedele: Land, Rent, Buildings Now VAT-Free Under Nigeria Tax Act 2025

Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has said land, buildings and rent are now fully exempted from Value Added Tax (VAT) under the Nigeria...

NNPCL Records N60.5trn Revenue, N5.76trn Profit In 2025

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has reported N60.517 trillion in revenue and N5.760 trillion profit after tax in 2025, with N14.706 trillion remitted to the...

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
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Killed In U.S.–Israel Strikes

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who had led the Iran since 1989, has been killed, Iranian state media and international officials say, marking one of the most dramatic...

US And Israel Strike Iran, Tehran Launches Retaliatory Attacks

Tensions in the Middle East sharply escalated after the United States and Israel carried out coordinated air and missile strikes on strategic targets in Iran, hitting military facilities...

IMF Releases $2.3bn To Egypt After Programme Reviews

The International Monetary Fund has approved the release of about $2.3 billion to Egypt following the completion of key programme reviews. In a statement on Wednesday, the IMF said...

South Africa Uncovers Over 4,000 ‘Ghost Workers’ In Payroll Audit

The government of South Africa has identified 4,323 suspected “ghost workers” on public payrolls following a nationwide audit to curb fraud and cut spending. The National Treasury...

Chad Closes Border With Sudan After Deadly Clashes

Chad has closed its border with neighbouring Sudan following deadly clashes linked to the ongoing conflict in Sudan that killed five Chadian soldiers. The Chadian government announced...

Violence Spreads In Mexico After Death Of Cartel Boss “El Mencho”

Violence has erupted across parts of Mexico following the killing of drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” during a military operation in Jalisco State. Oseguera,...

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
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...

FIFA Condemns Senegal Over Conduct In AFCON Final

World football governing body FIFA has condemned the conduct of Senegalese players, officials and supporters following chaotic scenes during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)...

CAF Probes Alleged Misconduct In AFCON 2025 Quarter-Finals

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has opened an investigation into alleged misconduct during the quarter-final matches of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, involving...

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
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...

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,...

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,...