International Women’s Day: empower women to build stronger Nigeria, says First Lady
The First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, has called for sustained efforts toward advancing the rights, opportunities and empowerment of women and girls, noting that the progress of women is central to national development. In a message to commemorate the…
Lagos rents rise as housing supply tightens
A report by Knight Frank has revealed that although headline inflation eased in the second half of 2025, residential rents in Lagos continued to rise, with notable increases recorded in some locations compared with H2 2024. According to the report,…
Petrol prices hit N1200/litre as middle east crises rattle crude market
Petrol prices at filling stations across Lagos have surged past N1,200 per litre at select outlets, a threshold that marks one of the sharpest short-term escalations since Nigeria dismantled its decades-old fuel subsidy regime in 2023, as a deepening Middle…
Ghanaian Socialite Derrick Van Yeboah Pleads Guilty in US to $100m Romance, Email Fraud Scheme
A 40-Year old Ghanaian socialite, Derrick Van Yeboah, has pleaded guilty in the United States for his role in a large-scale online fraud operation involving romance scams and business email compromise that defrauded victims of more than $100 million. According…
More Than 40 Troops Dead as ISWAP Storms Military Bases in Borno Overnight
More than 40 Nigerian soldiers have been confirmed dead after militants linked to the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), a faction of Boko Haram, launched coordinated attacks on several military bases in Borno State. The assaults reportedly took place…
Zenith Bank to Host 2026 International Women’s Day Seminar in Lagos with Theme “Take It, You Own It”
Zenith Bank is set to host 2026 International Women’s Day Seminar in Lagos with Theme “Take It, You Own It”. It was gathered that Zenith Bank Plc is set to celebrate the 2026 International Women’s Day with its annual seminar,…
FG Set To Track, Arrest Foreign Citizens For Overstaying Visas In Nigeria
The federal government has announced plans to track and arrest foreign nationals who remain in Nigeria after their visas expire, saying new technological systems now allow authorities to identify and track such individuals. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, revealed this…
69th Independence Day: Ghana’s best days are still ahead — Asiedu Nketiah
Ghana@ 69: Our best days are still ahead – Asiedu Nketia National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has urged the people of Ghana to reflect on the true essence of independence. In a…
Mo Abudu Calls on Nigerians to Build Homegrown Streaming Platforms Amid Foreign Pullback
Media mogul and EbonyLife Group CEO, Mo Abudu, has urged Nigerian and African content creators to take charge of developing sustainable local streaming platforms, following reports that foreign investors are scaling back on the continent. Abudu shared her message on…
Patience Jonathan Says Nigeria Lacks Commitment to Women’s Inclusion, Seeks Legal Backing for 35% Affirmative Action
Former First Lady of Nigeria, Patience Jonathan, has renewed her call for stronger legislative measures to ensure women’s participation in politics, insisting that the proposed 35 per cent affirmative action for women in governance must be enshrined in law. She…