…a gas and power portfolio company in sub-Saharan Africa, has published its 2025 Sustainability Report, providing a comprehensive overview of the company’s environmental, social and governance performance across its operations during the year. The report, themed “Enabling Access, Deepening Impact”, highlights Axxela’s p…
…have been urged to equip their brilliant and promising children with virtues and religious education, in addition to modern knowledge, contrary to the usual practice of sending only less-brilliant children to religious schools while enrolling the brilliant ones in universities, Ustaz Habbeb Shittu has said. Shittu, who…
…in line with the dictates of Allah and His messenger in order to build a prosperous nation has been stressed. President, Council of Ulama of Nigeria, Sheikh Abdulfatah Thanni, made the assertion at the annual Couples Seminar of the Muslim Congress (TMC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) […] The post Family institution,…
…of the babies was unexpected. “We never expected triplets. They are a surprise to us, but we are delighted to have them,” she said. Also speaking, a volunteer midwife at the Bara Primary Healthcare Centre, Hadiza Abubakar, who assisted in the delivery, said the couple arrived at the facility on time. Abubakar said both…
The speakers in their closing submissions, resolved that traditional indigenous knowledge must be documented, improved upon and institutionalised. The participants promised to commit to advancing research and policies that focus on African indigenous knowledge as practical pathways to sustainable development. The confe…
…construction event, will showcase products and solutions for Nigeria’s construction industry, which is projected to expand on a $54bn output recorded in 2025. The sixth edition of the event will be held at the Landmark Centre and feature more than 165 exhibitors from over 20 countries, while organisers expect more than…
…areas. Governor Ahmed Aliyu flagged off the campaign on Tuesday at Gidan Man Ada Housing Estate, urging residents to support efforts to tackle desertification, deforestation and climate change. Aliyu said the exercise was not just about planting […] The post Sokoto targets 500,000 trees in 2026 planting campaign appear…
…and monitoring programmes targeting children and women.” Rafique urged journalists to use the political and election period to question candidates on their plans for children, the cost of implementing such plans and how the proposed funds would reach vulnerable children and communities. She expressed concern that issue…
US sanctions and a blockade of Iranian oil exports are deepening the economic crisis in Iran, as crude prices surged towards $100 per barrel amid renewed tensions in the Middle East. Brent crude, the international benchmark, climbed to $97 per barrel on Thursday before retreating to $95.50, according to Oilprice.com, a…
Education stakeholders have called on Nigerian schools to focus on producing adaptive learners capable of thinking critically, creating solutions and responding effectively to the demands of a rapidly changing world. They made the call on Thursday during a panel discussion at the 2026 Total School Support Seminar/Exhib…
Minister of Defence, Gen Christopher Musa (retd.), has urged state governors and lawmakers to stop distributing motorcycles as palliatives, warning that some of the vehicles eventually end up in the hands of terrorists and are used to facilitate their operations. Musa made the call on Thursday during an appearance on C…
US President Donald Trump’s White House on Thursday unveiled a website featuring classic arcade games — but with a “MAGA” twist, in which players can deport migrants and build a border wall. Rights groups swiftly criticized the release of the online games, which comes as the Trump administration steps up its mass arres…
…Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. The partnership brings together sport, music, hospitality and social interaction, introducing Guinness into Lagos’ rapidly growing padel community and creating a new destination for […] The post Guinness Nigeria, Magic Padel unveil new lifestyle lounge at Federal Palace Hot…
…triggered intense debate across social media platforms regarding inheritance and industry hustle. by Linda Ikeji at 03/09/2026 9:32 PM | Share this Story
Treasure Okegbola, a Lagos student who nearly abandoned her education due to lack of support, scored 339 in her JAMB exam and became the best in her schoolA man named Alex Onyia visited her home in Bariga in 2024 and gifted her a laptop, pledging to support her journey into software studies at UNILAGTwo years later, Al…
…why did a proposal never come, and what do the signs say about their current status?Bruno Mars (L) and Jessica Caban attend The 58th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 15, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Larry Busacca (modified by author)ImagesTABLE OF CONTENTSKey takeawaysProfile summaryWho is Jessic…
…access to international markets, adding that the challenge was to ensure that local businesses possessed the capacity to compete sustainably in the global market. “In 2025, Nigeria recorded its highest formally documented non-oil export performance, valued at US$6.1 billion. During the year, 281 non-oil products were e…
…axis of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway on Thursday. FRSC Route Commander, Theophilus Okoduwa, who is also the FRSC Enugu State Sector Command Public Enlightenment Officer, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria in Enugu. Okoduwa said the crash, which involved a trailer, commercial bus and a car, happened ne…
…Sola Enikanolaiye, described the claims circulating on social media as false, mischievous and deliberately designed to mislead the public and damage Nigeria’s reputation. Enikanolaiye, in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, stressed that Nigeria remained firmly opposed to military coups and all forms of unconstitu…
…insurgency, when the security crisis had devastated several communities and placed enormous pressure on the state. He said the former governor pursued reconstruction and investment in key sectors despite the security challenges confronting the state. “Then came the governorship in 2011. Shettima inherited a Borno State…
…Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Prof. Nusirat Elelu. Elelu said the intervention was significant because adolescents and young people had previously received less attention in the state’s healthcare programmes compared with women and children. She said, “We have clear prog…
…Palestra and Pep Chavarria, as they sought to strengthen their defence. During a discussion on The Overlap, Neville revealed his surprise that Xabi Alonso’s side did not target Romero. The former Tottenham captain, who has since moved to Atletico Madrid, had attracted interest from Chelsea. “It may seem unusual, but I…
The Modibbo Adama University, Yola, has suspended all activities of the Northern Nigeria Students Forum, better known as GAMJI Students. The university’s Student Affairs Office attributed the suspension to rivalry among students seeking to lead the forum on campus. In a circular signed by the university’s Student Affai…
…opportunity to personally apologise to Odumodublvck's lover, the same woman he had previously subjected to public ridicule.Odumodublvck calls Blaqbonez's name as he resumes dragging him. Photo credit@odumodublvck>Odumodublvck was unsparing in his message, vowing that no force on earth would allow Blaqbonez to walk away…
…many followers, rolling up to Atlanta in a Maybach GLS 600, one of the most exclusive SUVs on the market, reads like an unmistakable statement amid the ongoing drama.According to reports, a Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600 costs approximately $180,000 to $181,250, though fully optioned models or local dealer prices can ex…