Governor Uba Sani’s inclusive leadership style, which lay emphasis even development across Kaduna State, and the governance philosophy of fairness and justice to all and sundry, have been applauded by religious leaders. Muslim and Christian clerics commended the Governor for
Passengers on a flight were thrown into panic after a man reportedly rushed towards an emergency exit and attempted to open the door while the aircraft was airborne. Videos circulating on social media showed passengers standing in the aisle as
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has committed to raising manufacturing’s contribution to gross domestic product (GDP) to between 20 and 25 per cent by 2030, pledging increased access to power, credit, raw materials and markets to drive the expansion. Tinubu, who
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The African Export-Import Bank’s (Afreximbank) $50 million intervention has helped turn around the long-delayed Geometric Power project in Aba, Abia State, enabling the company to complete and commission a power plant that is now supplying electricity to homes, businesses and
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has a herd following that rarely extends to the South-East – his home turf. At least, five of the six governors in the region have aligned with President Bola
• Nigeria may seek compensation for denied final playoff chance, revenue Was the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) decision to dismiss Nigeria’s petition against DR Congo for fielding ineligible players during their 2026 World Cup African playoff final an honest

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Nigeria has chosen Damilola Orimogunje’s Dear Ajayi as its official submission for Best International Feature Film at the 99th Academy Awards, placing the family drama in the race for the 2027 Oscars. The Nigerian Official Selection Committee announced the decision
Zenith Bank Plc has unveiled the sixth edition of its flagship startup competition and innovation programme, Zecathon 6.0, with a N190 million prize pool for innovators, startups and students across Africa. The programme, delivered in partnership with Beyond Limits, introduces

By Abba Dukawa Some people might strongly support a political party because of their identity, beliefs, or past loyalty while, at the same time, struggling with the rising cost of food and other essential goods. This creates a conflict between their political

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Dr. Ngozi Florence Manafa, an educationist and Founder of Flora Field Montessori School and Flora Field College, has joined teachers, educationists, parents and learners around the world to mark the 2026 World Teachers’ Day with a call for greater recognition
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Every young person will be mentored by something, whether social media, peer pressure, or a deliberate guide. Unekwu Noel Abdullahi is the founder of Navigating With Noel, a youth development organisation that has equipped over 500 young people across Africa
From the reinvention of Nigeria’s iconic Aso Oke textile to a new approach to sustainable, better-fitting fashion, Aanu O. Olanrewaju and Olohitare Ayo A. are bringing two very different visions of contemporary African fashion to Dallas this October.