Author: Isa Isawade
Photos: Umudjoro, others win Nigerian Institute of Arbitrators’ prizes
Lawyer Umudjoro and others were presented with their prizes at the Institute's annual investiture/award night on Thursday 27 November 2025…
Tubaba, 9ice, Basketmouth, Faze to storm Balmoral Convention Centre for Legends Decemba
Afrobeats legends Tubaba, Faze and 9ice are set to headline the 3rd Edition of the annual comedy and music concert,…
Moving speeches as DAME honours Babarinsa, Jimoh, Lakemfa, others at 34th award night
The 34th edition of the Diamond Awards for Media Excellence (DAME), held at the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja on Tuesday 25…
Death toll in Hong Kong buildings fire rises to 14
Death toll in the fire that engulfs apartment buildings in the Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong, has…
Reps to probe scholarship stipend delays
“Any delay in payment undermines education and diminishes students’ morale,” he said, highlighting the potential setbacks caused by bureaucratic inefficiencies."
The perpetual flame of revolution: Remembering Comrade Bene Madunagu
On November 26, 2024, the world lost one of its greatest champions for social justice. One year later, as we…
Insecurity: House of Reps holds special plenary
Members of the House of Representatives, at a special plenary on Wednesday, proposed major reforms across military operations, judicial processes,…
Bus diversions as fire erupts in underground tunnel
A fire burning through part of Holborn in an underground utilities tunnel on Theobalds Road, by the junction of Southampton…
Facts about the only real blue fruit ever found in nature
"The blue quandong does something extraordinary. It produces no blue pigment at all. Instead, its glossy skin is built from…
GBV: The untold story of male survivors in Lagos
Behind Nigeria’s statistics on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) lies an unspoken truth: men, too, are victims—obscured by stigma, silence, and disbelief.
Road crash leaves three dead in Gomb
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Gombe State has confirmed three persons dead in a road crash on Gombe–Yola…
Fake news deadlier than disease – Agwale
For over 30 years, more than 80 per cent of Nigerian children have benefited from routine immunisation. If vaccines were…
Yusuf submits memorandum on broadcasting standards to Senate c’ttee
“With the ongoing review of the NBC Act, the Governor has finalized a detailed memorandum ready for presentation to the…
Police beef up security in schools, Churches in Anambra
the commissioner reiterated the command’s unwavering dedication to protecting lives and property, assuring residents that the police will continue to…
Minster replies to Kano APC Chairman’s accusation
The Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Abdullahi Yusuf Atah, has replied to the chairman of the All…
Israel committed to deepening Nigeria ties via sports – Envoy
“This reminds me that it is good to do something good; Jerry was here 1960 – 1961 and we are…
Smoothwave launches All-in-One tax calculator app
The app provides an instant breakdown when users input their income, allowances and deductions. It also features Tax Identification Number…
UNIBEN opens school fees portal for new students
The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has announced the opening of its upgraded payment portal for newly admitted students for the…
Why DAME is set to honour Babarinsa, Jimoh, Lakemfa
Veteran journalists Dare Babarinsa and Najeem Jimoh; renowned columnist Owei Lakemfa, and twenty other outstanding journalists are to be honoured…
Kebbi shuts down all public, private secondary schools
Kebbi government has ordered the closure of all public and private Secondary Schools in the state.
You have votes, I have funds, Indian top politician shocks voters
“If you give me victory for all 18 candidates, I am ready to deliver everything that I have promised. But…
Abiodun pays condolence visit to Awolowo family
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has paid a condolence visit to the Awolowo family to commiserate with them over…
Deploy crime prevention strategies, I-G issues order
“You must explore innovative strategies for crime prevention, engage a diverse range of stakeholders, organisations and community leaders."
UN Deputy Chief condemns mass abduction of Niger schoolchildren
UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed voiced deep alarm on Saturday over the abduction of hundreds of students and teachers from…
Nigerian Army Direct Course 3 elects new executives
Mati explained that the association’s constitution stipulated a two-year term for its executive council, and the previous council’s term had…
Federal High Court reacts to report of assassination attempt on Justice Omotosho
“Given the gravity of the report, which has the potential to cause panic and undermine confidence in the judicial system—possibly…
Astonishing story of Saalumarada Thimakka who planted a forest with bare hands
She was recorded to have planted 385 banyan saplings with her husband along a 4.5-kilometre (2.8 mi) stretch of highway…
NAJA 2025: Momentum builds for December showcase
Two of Nigeria’s foremost automotive sector leaders have endorsed the 2025 edition of the Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA) International…
Drug war: Over 16,304 arrested in 10 months – Marwa
In the first 10 months of this year alone, we have recorded over 16,304 arrests and have successfully prosecuted and…
Shocking revelation! Africa losing over $50bn yearly to illicit financial flows
“We must secure our financial systems and protect our digital space. Only then can Africa realise its full potential.”