Michael Olumide A former two-term councilor in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State, Sheleru Sadiq Olalekan, has fallen from public service to criminal suspicion after being arrested by Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for trafficking…

Executive Secretary restates NMEC’s commitment to ending illiteracy in Nigeria

Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education (NMEC), Prof. Musa Garba Maitasfir, has reaffirmed the commission’s unwavering commitment to tackling illiteracy across Nigeria, emphasizing its role in promoting education for…

Olatunji Rilwan Disu — “A Man of Destiny”

By Qasim Akinreti, Ph.D. One of the foremost Nigerian musicians, King Sunny Ade, has an evergreen song titled “Destiny.” In the song, Sunny Ade sings: “Destiny, my destiny can never be changed at all. My destiny…

Lisabi festival, Egbaliganza showcase unity, culture of Egba people

Lisabi Festival Committee, in partnership with the Lai Labode Heritage Foundation, has announced Egbaliganza 2026 as a flagship cultural programme of the Lisabi Festival for the third consecutive year, reinforcing efforts to promote Egba culture, creativity…

Ace Mint Hub joins global community to celebrate International Women’s Day

Tony Okoh, Uyo Frontline environmental services and cleaning company, Ace Mint Hub, has reaffirmed its commitment to women’s empowerment by celebrating the 2026 International Women’s Day with a colourful and impactful event in Uyo, highlighting the…

Governor Eno, Etiebet praise Oruk Anam Chairman’s impactful leadership

Tony Okoh, Uyo Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State and former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Atuekong Don Etiebet, have praised the Chairman of Oruk Anam Local Government Area, Hon. Sunday Festus Akpan, for his remarkable…

Political attack on South-East leader won’t stand, Igbo youths rally behind, Benjamin Kalu

Nkem Ukaegbu, Umuahia Union of Igbo Youths (UIY) has come out strongly in defense of Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, condemning as politically motivated and unfounded the recent allegations by the Coalition…

NCDMB, Stowpoint empower 50 Edo youths with refrigeration, AC repair skills

Chinedum Ukaegbu Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in partnership with Stowpoint Services Limited, has successfully concluded a vocational training and empowerment programme on refrigeration and air conditioning repair for 50 youths in Edo State.…

Alpha Morgan Bank meets CBN capital requirement, strengthens growth plans

Michael Olumide Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has affirmed the capitalization of Alpha Morgan Bank, marking a significant milestone in the bank’s growth trajectory and reinforcing its commitment to building a strong, resilient, and future-ready financial…

GEN Nigeria seeks stronger collaboration with BOI on MSME support

Michael Olumide Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) Nigeria has reiterated the need for stronger collaboration with the Bank of Industry (BOI) to advance support for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) during a courtesy visit to the…

Ada Imo, Chetachi Nwoga-Ecton lifts 300 widows with cash, food support

A renowned humanitarian and proud daughter of Mbaise in Imo State, High Chief (Dr.) Princess Chetachi Nwoga-Ecton has empowered more than 300 widows and vulnerable women across the Owerri Zone, in a remarkable act of compassion…