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How Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, traumatised me and the Senate with “useless sexual harassment allegations” – Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio

The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on Saturday said the suspended senator representing Kogi Central, Mrs Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, traumatised him and the Senate with...

Magistrate Court jails pastor 10 years for defiling minor in Abia

A Magistrate Court in Umuahia North Magisterial District has sentenced a 40-year-old Pastor Uche Arua Kalu to 10 years imprisonment without an option of...

Adamawa State Police Command has successfully rescued two Catholic priests who were abducted

The Adamawa State Police Command has successfully rescued two Catholic priests who were abducted in a coordinated operation targeting criminal hideouts in the state. According...

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar is not leaving the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for another party

The Atiku Media office has clarified that former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar is not leaving the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for another party. In a statement...

Sen. Shehu Sani, says his major political interest in 2027 is to see Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna re-elected for a second term in...

A former lawmaker and civil rights activist, Sen. Shehu Sani, says his major political interest in 2027 is to see Governor Uba Sani of...

Godswill Akpabio, has cautioned Nigerians against making uninformed comments

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has cautioned critics against making uninformed comments on the affairs of the Upper Legislative Chamber, urging the public...

Former minister is being probed for an alleged diversion of ?138 million during her tenure, she breaks silence

Former minister for women affairs who was sacked by President Bola Tinubu during a cabinet reshuffle in October 2024, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has broken her...

The United Nations has urged women worldwide to stand their ground in the face of adversity

The United Nations has urged women worldwide to stand their ground in the face of adversity. The call was made as the world celebrates the 2025 International Women’s...

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has described as untrue, the ?700 billion fraud allegation leveled against his immediate predecessor, Udom Emmanuel

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has described as untrue, the ?700 billion fraud allegation leveled against his immediate predecessor, Udom Emmanuel, by the Network...

Ongoing terrorism case against leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu has been reassigned to another judge

The ongoing terrorism case against leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has been reassigned to another judge. The reassignment was directed...

World Health Organization says it will send leprosy drugs to Nigeria

The World Health Organization says it will send leprosy drugs to Nigeria this weekend after resolving testing hold-ups that led to a year-long delay...

Former Minister Ezekwesili accuses Senate of Abuse of Power over the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti

A former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has described the six-month suspension slammed on the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, by the Senate as a...

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Why Mobile Gaming Is Growing Faster Than Ever in Africa

Meta Title: Mobile Gaming In Africa – Why It's Growing Fast Meta Description: Mobile gaming in Africa is growing faster than any other digital sector: affordable smartphones, mobile payments, local content and what the data shows for 2026. Why Mobile Gaming Is Growing Faster Than Ever in Africa Few industries are expanding...

Toyin Akinniyi: Building blocks of the Future, education financing for sustainable outcomes

Opening Remarks by Ms. Toyin Akinniyi, Regional Portfolio Director, Luminate at the Bold Action Session on Education: "Building Blocks of the Future: Education Financing for Sustainable Outcomes"  (A Day Zero event of the 2026 Africa Social Impact Summit) on 21 July 2026. Protocols. Good morning distinguished guests, the board and CEO...

Cheta Nwanze: The acquittal of Nigeria’s former petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke

Cheta Nwanze The acquittal of Nigeria’s former petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke at Southwark Crown Court, London, on 17 June 2026 has brought up an uncomfortable question that has long shadowed international anti-corruption efforts: is justice truly universal, or is it reserved for the powerless? After a nearly six-month trial...

Lazarus Angbazo: Building Nigeria’s Infrastructure Economy

BUILDING NIGERIA'S INFRASTRUCTURE ECONOMY Mobilizing Private Capital to Build the Foundation of National Prosperity Keynote Address by Dr. Lazarus AngbazoChief Executive Officer, InfraCorpNACCIMA Infrastructure Conference (INFRACON) — July 14, 2026 Your Excellencies, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. Please permit me to stand on established protocol. Let me begin with a simple observation. Every...

Lazarus Angbazo: Beyond Roads and Power, Who Will Finance Human Capital Infrastructure for Africa’s Workforce?

By Lazarus Angbazo |  [email protected] Africa is entering one of the most ambitious periods of infrastructure and industrial investment in its history. Governments are expanding power generation, transport networks, ports, industrial parks, and digital infrastructure, while African private sector leaders are making unprecedented long-term commitments to manufacturing and industrial...

Residents: Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Self Storage Facility in Philadelphia

Finding the ideal self-storage unit can be challenging, especially in Philadelphia, where options abound. Many residents seek facilities that not only safeguard their belongings but also provide value and convenience. In this article, you'll learn the key factors to consider when selecting a self-storage facility in the...

“No Victor, No Vanquished” — Angbazo calls for unity after Nasarawa ADC Governorship Primary win

LAFIA — Retired General Nuhu Angbazo has emerged victorious from the Africa Democratic Congress, ADC, governorship primaries in Nasarawa State, calling on all party faithful to sheathe their swords and rally behind a common vision for the state's development. In a press statement issued shortly after his victory...

Lazarus Angbazo: The Countries that will lead the AI Economy are being decided right Now — By Their PowerGrids

Nigeria has enough installed generation to power a mid-sized country. The grid delivers less than half of it. Around the world, the race to build AI-ready power infrastructure is already underway — and the decisions African governments and investors make in the next eighteen months will determine...

Cheta Nwanze: Failed visa Marriages

by Cheta Nwanze The 1990 film Green Card told a relatively innocent story: a French immigrant and an American woman enter a marriage of convenience so he can stay in the US. They barely know each other. They hope never to see each other again after the deal...

Digital Marketing for Attorneys

In the competitive landscape of legal services, personal injury and medical malpractice attorneys are finding themselves overshadowed by competitors who dominate online visibility. The root of this issue lies in the digital presence that many firms lack. While traditional word-of-mouth referrals still hold value, the digital age...

Lazarus Angbazo: The global power industry is leaving Africa behind

 Dr. Lazarus AngbazoThe nascent AI revolution is not just driving electricity consumption and massive demand for additional capacity—it is reshaping how power is built, maintained, and delivered. For Africa, the real risk is no longer just insufficient capacity—it is also losing control and ability to manage the capacity it...

Bunmi Onabanjo-Kuku: The first thing you feel when you land in Nigeria

By Bunmi Onabanjo-Kuku The first thing you feel when you land in a country is not its culture, not its cuisine, not its people. It is its airport. That threshold, the space between the jet bridge and the city beyond, tells you everything a nation believes about itself...