The Ogun State government has released N6.75 billion for the payment of gratuity and Additional Pension Benefits (APB) to retirees in the state. The Head of Service, Mr. Olanrewaju Saka, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, saying the release
Gbagada General Hospital, Lagos, has marked the 2026 World Physiotherapy Day with a Walk for Life exercise to promote physical activity, healthy living and awareness of the role of physiotherapy in managing stroke and cardiovascular diseases. The walk, held on
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued a revised Order on the utilisation of earned Non-Administrative Operating Expenditure (Non-Admin OpEx) by successor electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos). The order, which takes effect from September 4, 2026, is aimed at accelerating
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The prolonged conflict in the Middle East is reshaping global oil markets beyond crude price volatility, with a fresh analysis by Wood Mackenzie warning that refinery disruptions could remove an estimated 1.4 million barrels per day (bpd) from global crude
By Mikail Mumuni Politics in Nigeria, and particularly in Ogun State, has a curious habit of transforming questions that ought to be settled by facts, records and the law into emotional battles over identity. The latest controversy being stirred against
United States-based former Green Eagles player, Francis Moniedafe, wants Nigeria football re-jigged for a better result. Moniedafe was part of the then Green Eagles team alongside players like Godwin Odiye, Segun Odegbami, Mudashiru Lawal, Samuel Ojebode, Mike Nsuk, Joseph Erico,

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Sometimes, all your wardrobe needs is one new piece that makes getting dressed exciting again. It could be a blazer dress that fits perfectly, a colourful skirt or a neckline that makes a simple outfit stand out. If you are
Nigeria’s social media growth industry has quietly become one of the more consequential digital sectors in the country, powering the visibility of everything from small businesses to musicians to political campaigns. But an industry-wide problem has followed its growth just

By Sam Adeleke Few months ago, I found myself thinking about a client I had never expected to see in the headlines. His name is Ridwan Adisa Balogun. Before his name became associated with the Russia-Ukraine war, Ridwan was simply

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For years, Amb. Mfon Ekpo has been creating spaces where people can pause, learn, ask questions and engage with ideas that can shape their lives and communities. Now, that vision is taking a more permanent form. The Chief Executive Officer
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For caregivers of children battling severe acute malnutrition, the worry does not end at the hospital. At Médecins Sans Frontières’ (MSF) Nilefa Kiji nutrition facility in Maiduguri, Borno State, children receive treatment while their caregivers deal with their own fears
As counterfeit, adulterated, and substandard consumer products continue to turn up across Nigeria, NAFDAC is facing growing scrutiny over its enforcement record. Can Nigerians trust the systems meant to keep unsafe products off the market?