…defining investment themes of the next decade, especially in Africa, where the need is immediate, and the entrepreneurial talent is extraordinary,” Maelis Carraro, founder and general partner at Catalyst Fund, said in a statement. “This second close allows us to double down on our mission: backing ambitious founders bu…

…triggered outrage across Nigeria after disturbing videos circulated widely on social media, prompting renewed calls for decisive action against jungle justice. Yet beyond the official account lies another narrative, one told by the deceased's husband, the man who shared his life with Ummulkhair for 14 years. 'She left…

…because "we saw this coming, it was a challenge, and we actually spoke out through the media about some of the conditions that were happening in Lagos. 'Concerns about drinking water' "So, apart from flooding, there was something else we were also concerned about drinking water, the quality of the water because we knew…

…that he lawfully won the exercise. Arise said his decision to institute legal action immediately after the primary was informed by his understanding of the timelines stipulated by the Electoral Act, adding that he was not surprised when his name was eventually omitted from the party's list of candidates. According to h…

…agencies to address the blocked drainage channel. Residents, however, appealed for immediate action, saying they have heard similar promises in previous years while flooding continues to worsen. Although other flood prone areas of the state have yet to record serious incidents this year, experts warned that the experie…

…complications, she registered for antenatal care at the Okwuzi Primary Health Centre immediately she discovered she was pregnant. She never missed her appointments. Yet throughout the pregnancy, one challenge remained constant: the intense heat. "During the pregnancy, I was always feeling hot because of the weather. I…

…Mrs Tinubu's comments have seen Nigerians emptying their frustration upon her on social media. The fundamental issue is her lack of clarity about who or what she is in Nigeria's constitutional set-up. The Office of the First Lady is simply a shorthand expression for whoever currently holds matrimonial, alias "other roo…

…GenCo costs not covered by DRO (tariff subsidy) to the Federal Ministry of Finance for immediate settlement," it stated. NERC further warned that the current subsidy regime leaves the Federal Government exposed to uncertain and potentially rising financial obligations, saying, "The open-ended nature of the subsidy expo…

…recently held at Landmark POP, Victoria Island, Lagos, where industry stakeholders, media practitioners, music executives and creatives gathered to discuss the future of Nigerian music and the significance of this year's edition. Speaking at the event, the founder of the awards, Azubuike Amauchechukwu, said the platfor…

…as Spyro gave up-and-coming artistes the opportunity to perform before the audience. Comedians I Go Save and Pencil opened the show with comedy sets that set an upbeat tone for the evening. As event partner, Lord's Dry Gin curated a series of premium lifestyle activations designed to complement the performances. Guests…

United Kingdom-based cultural storyteller, creative curator and co-founder of Odyssey Media House, GbolaJesu Amusa, has said her passion for storytelling was inspired by her father. Speaking about her early influences, she told Sunday Scoop, "Although I did not grow up immersed in my indigenous environment or have the…

Comedian and content creator, Emmanuel Ejekwu, popularly known as Sabinus, has featured in a promotional skit for Nigerian business discovery platform, Wetinuneed, as the company seeks to boost awareness of its digital services. The skit, shared on Wetinuneed's Instagram page, shows Sabinus in an office setting interac…

…in the way you conduct investigations. We do not just pick information from social media and immediately take action because something is trending. There are established procedures and steps that we follow. What is important is that there is no breach reported to us that we have not acted on, whether it involves a gove…

"Host communities deserve to benefit from the resources in their land, and there will be consequences for those who ignore that responsibility."

…with our priorities, now or in the future. "Therefore, the state government urges the media and the general public to verify facts and resist undue insinuations that may be misleading."

…to make Nigeria proud." Saraki's gesture has drawn widespread commendation on social media, with many hailing it as an example of leadership that invests in youth education and national development. #kingkunlecs reacted "Wow this is incredible. Encouraging academic achievement like this increase more performance among…

…the lawyers wrote. The legal team also claimed that reactions generated on social media following the interview demonstrated that viewers understood the alleged remark as an attack on Arabambi’s identity and public credibility. According to the solicitors, Obi, as a prominent political figure and NDC presidential candi…

…this known while responding to questions from maritime editors and reporters during a media engagement in Lagos on Saturday. Akutah said concerns had been raised before the rollout of the National Single Window that its implementation could delay container clearance and expose importers to demurrage charges. To foresta…

…brief phone interview with Axios, referring to himself. An Israeli official told the US media outlet that next week might be too soon for the visit because Trump will be traveling to Turkey for a NATO summit on July 7-8. “It might take place the week after,” the official told Axios. Netanyahu’s office said the two men…

…Ismael Saibari - who had scored three times at the tournament - coming off for Rahimi. Immediately after the drinks break Rahimi had a go optimistically from distance, registering Morocco's first shot on target with a quarter of the game gone. There was a flashpoint shortly before half-time when Morocco captain Achraf…

…according to a statement in Ado Ekiti by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Yinka Oyebode, on Saturday, also instructed the State Ministry of Health and Human Services to take full responsibility for overseeing the welfare and wellbeing of the victims, with the State Government covering all medical expenses…

…to mark his birthday celebrations. Burna Boy had earlier dropped hints on social media about wanting "A Bugatti Venuum Chiron, something one of one, diamonds on the car and the key holder," building anticipation among fans for months. Burna Boy's Bugatti Chiron. Photo Credit: 1BENNY7G The vehicle, customised by Dubai-b…

…water gun. He reportedly taunted his victims and shared videos of the attacks on social media. The Houston Police Department disclosed this in a statement posted on its official Facebook page on Thursday and sighted by our correspondent on Saturday. The department said its Major Offenders Division, working with the Wes…

…Ali Khamenei on Saturday and met with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, state media reported. Tehran has for years provided support to Palestinian group Hamas, Lebanon’s Hezbollah and Yemen’s Houthis — all designated terrorist groups by the United States and other western nations, making itself the target of inte…

…Executive Officer of the council, Dr Pius Akutah, disclosed this on Saturday during a media luncheon with journalists in Lagos. According to Akutah, the interventions protected more than N90.60bn in economic value for Nigerian shippers and the wider economy. "Within the period under review, the council protected over N…