Lagos LG polls: APC primary fallout, lockdown order heighten tension
As Lagos residents prepare to vote in Saturday’s local government elections, tension continues to mount following weeks of controversy over the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries, protests by aggrieved aspirants, and security concerns over a statewide lockdown order issued by the police. The polls, covering 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 37 Local Council Development…
Senate president Akpabio sacks Natasha as diaspora committee chair
The Senate has officially removed the lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, as chairperson of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and Non-Governmental Organisations. She was officially replaced by the senator representing Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District, Aniekan Bassey. The announcement was made by President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, at the close of Thursday’s plenary…
UBA Unveils Ambitious Pan-African Expansion Strategy
United Bank for Africa (UBA) has unveiled ambitious plans to expand its operations across Africa and key global markets, reinforcing its position as a leading pan-African financial institution. The announcement followed the Group’s Half Year Business Review held at its global headquarters in Lagos, where senior executives from across its 24 countries of operation gathered…
Lagos Steps Up: Wahab’s Cleanup Blitz and Plastic Ban Herald a New Environmental Era by Babajide Fadoju
Over the past fortnight, spanning late June through early July 2024, Lagos State has embarked on an aggressive environmental transformation under the directive of Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab. This campaign combines rigorous enforcement, proactive cleanups, and a landmark ban on single-use plastics, signaling a decisive shift in the state’s ecological governance. Wahab’s hands-on leadership, amplified by…
Mr. Latin receives the 2025 Léopold Sédar Senghor Award
On July 4, 2025, at Osun State University, Professor Adebooye, the Vice-Chancellor, presented the 2025 Leopold Sedar Senghor Award to Mr. Bolaji Amusan. The award was a joint decision by the Osun State University, the University of Texas at Austin, UNESCO partners, and the Board of TOFAC. This marked a glorious moment in the career…
‘We must unite’: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s rallying cry at Nigerian literature festival
As Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie took to the stage in a hall in the south-eastern Nigerian city of Enugu, dressed in a vibrant burnt orange African-print outfit, her hair styled in an elegant afro, the audience clapped and ululated in appreciation. “It’s always a homecoming when I return to the south-east,” the novelist, who was born in the…
Iyabo Ojo got threat letter before office fire, daughter alleges
Actress and influencer, Priscilla Mkambala (née Ojo), has shared a disturbing letter allegedly sent to her mother, popular Nollywood star Iyabo Ojo, weeks before the fire that gutted her office. In a post on her Instagram story on Wednesday, Priscilla posted a photo of the typed letter, which was delivered to her mother’s office on…
Terry G addresses allegations of hijacking hit song from AY.Com
Nigerian singer Terry G has finally responded to allegations that he hijacked the hit song Pass Me Your Love from his colleague and collaborator, AY.Com. Recalls that Terry G faced criticism for performing the track, which featured him as a guest artist, at his shows in years past. Critics accused him of appropriating the song…
Burna Boy and Shaboozey Collide Genres and Hearts on New Single “Change Your Mind”
Global superstar Burna Boy has joined forces with multiplatinum trailblazer Shaboozey for a collaboration that bridges continents and genres in unexpected ways. Their new single, “Change Your Mind,” is an introspective, genre-bending anthem that finds common ground between country influences and Burna’s unmistakable afrobeat signature. The song marks the first time the two artists, both…
Europe court says Semenya’s trial wasn’t fair in gender testing case
A top European court Thursday said a Swiss court did not give South African runner Caster Semenya a fair trial over whether she should lower her testosterone levels to compete as a woman. The double Olympic champion, who is classed as having “differences in sexual development”, has been unable to compete in her favoured 800m…
