L-R: Head, Trade Facilitation, Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce Industry Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Hajiya Amina Alawal Aliyu; President, Badagry Chambers of Commerce, Alhaji Yaya Oladimeji; Honourable Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade, and Investment, Lagos…

Nigerian Writer Ogugua Ajayi redefines African romance for global readers

Michael Olumide In an era where storytelling continues to transcend borders while remaining deeply rooted in personal and cultural identity, Nigerian author and media entrepreneur Ogugua Ajayi is steadily carving out a distinctive niche. Through her…

Pharma industry revival: Anyakora calls for development of dedicated manufacturing hubs

Professor Chimezie Anyakora (Middle) speaking at the conference. Michael Olumide As industry leaders, policymakers, and key stakeholders converge in Lagos for the ongoing 3rd Pharma West Africa Conference, discussions have intensified around the future of pharmaceutical…

Nigeria facing “Undeclared War” as insecurity, poverty deepen — CHRICED

Michael Olumide Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has raised alarm over Nigeria’s worsening security, economic hardship, and what it described as a deepening democratic decline, warning that the country is “at a…

FENRAD demands justice for truck driver allegedly killed by soldier in Aba

Nkem Ukaegbu, Umuahia Foundation for Environmental Rights Advocacy and Development (FENRAD) has called for justice following the alleged killing of a truck driver, Mr. Kelechi Ejiofor, in Aba, Abia State, reportedly by a Nigerian Army personnel.…

Day Ex-IGP Adamu’s supporters stormed Wadada’s base

By Aminu Mainasara Keffi town, in Nasarawa West Senatorial district, was a Mecca of sorts last Monday as it played host to an unusual crowd. To the untrained eye, the crowd, if you may, could have…

INRI Cleric Abiola Ayinde weds daughter, urges couples to keep Satan out of marriage

Mercy Iheoma Ihedigbo A cleric of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Reverend (Dr.) Abiola Ayinde, popularly known as Gbojesu, has cautioned couples against allowing external influences to interfere in their marriages, warning that such actions could…

Deadly attack over forced circumcision leaves one killed, one critically injured

A deadly clash over alleged forced circumcision has thrown the Ewatto community in Esan South East, Edo State, into mourning, leaving one man dead and another in a coma. The outbreak of violence has sent shockwaves…

Isoko Women declare support for Austin Orette, set agenda for 2027 Delta South Senatorial race

Mercy Iheoma Ihedigbo Women from the Isoko nation have thrown their weight behind Dr. Austin Orette, a senatorial hopeful under the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), as they begin early mobilisation for the 2027 Delta South Senatorial…

AFAN Secretary General, Otunba Oke, celebrated for agricultural leadership, farmers’ advocacy

Michael Olumide Secretary General, All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Otunba (Dr.) Oke Babafemi Oladeji Otunba (Dr.) Oke Babafemi Oladeji has been named a recipient of the prestigious Mirror Newspaper Excellence Award for Heroes of Our…

Why I left PDP — Adeleye opens up, denies financial inducement

Chinedum Ukaegbu A former Minority Leader of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Lukman Adeleye, has firmly denied allegations that his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) was…