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Tinubu Begins Diplomatic Tour in Kenya, Prepares for Africa CEO Forum in Rwanda

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Nairobi, Kenya, early yesterday to participate in the Africa-France Summit, set to run from May 12 to 13. His aircraft touched down at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at...

Olatunde Badmus’ 80th Birthday and Biography Launch Spark Conversation on Yoruba Values

The 80th birthday celebration and biography launch of renowned businessman Olatunde Badmus has sparked widespread cultural conversations after a viral video captured moments of respect exchanged between the celebrant, music icon King Sunny Ade,...

Peter Obi Raises Alarm Over Democracy, Poverty, and Insecurity in Nigeria

Former Anambra State governor and former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has warned that Nigeria’s democracy is facing a serious threat, accusing the political class of fueling injustice, impunity, and the gradual destruction of democratic institutions...

Jobberman Honours Polaris Bank for Impact on Youth Talent Development and Workforce Empowerment

Polaris Bank has been recognised with the Private Sector Champion Award at the 2026 Jobberman Partners’ Convening held at Eko Hotel & Suites, in acknowledgement of the bank’s significant contributions to youth employment, talent development,...

From Obasanjo to Tinubu Allies: How Allegations of Disloyalty Continue to Trail Dapo Abiodun

For years, the political journey of Dapo Abiodun has been shadowed by controversy, shifting alliances, and recurring accusations of political betrayal from influential figures across Nigeria’s power circles. What many previously viewed as ordinary political maneuvering is...

150 Marks Required for University Entry: JAMB Confirms 2026/27 Admission Threshold

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has confirmed that the cut-off mark for university admission for the 2026/27 academic session will remain at 150. The announcement was made on Monday during JAMB’s policy meeting held...

Tinubu Strengthens Security Architecture with Appointment of Adeyinka Fadewa

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed retired Major General Adeyinka A. Fadewa as Special Adviser on Homeland Security, reinforcing his administration’s efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s security and intelligence coordination. The appointment was confirmed in a statement released on Monday...

Aisha Yesufu’s Senate Run Gets Sowore’s Support Amid Party Criticism

Activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has thrown his weight behind the 2027 senatorial ambition of fellow activist Aisha Yesufu, despite expressing reservations about her political party affiliation. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Monday, Sowore stressed...

Ex-Workers of Nigeria Airways Seek Presidential Intervention as Pension Funds Omitted from Budget

Former employees and pensioners of the now-defunct Nigeria Airways have appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene after discovering that their outstanding N36 billion severance and pension entitlements were omitted from the 2026 budget. In...

Rivers APC Spokesman Defends Screening Report as 65 Aspirants Fail Clearance

The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has confirmed the authenticity of the screening committee report that cleared 33 aspirants and disqualified 65 others ahead of the party’s primaries for the...