By Bamidele Adeleye Cycling Africa has announced plans to bring together experts, policymakers, environmental advocates, recycling practitioners, businesses and other key stakeholders at the 5th Cycling Lagos Webinar to explore how Nigeria can unlock its vast recycling potential, expand recycling capacity and turn waste into economic and environmental opportunities. The webinar, scheduled for Thursday, September […]
A New King Rises In Adazi-Ani As Madubuko Takes The Crown
People and Culture (Special Report) By Chukwudi George Ozalla Adazi-Ani was alive from the morning of Saturday, August 22, 2026, as sons and daughters of the community, friends, associates and guests from different parts of the country arrived for the coronation of His Royal Majesty, Dr. Chinedu Benson Madubuko, OFR, (Eze Chinechendo I) as the […]
101-Year-Old Woman Arrested As NDLEA Seizes Cocaine In Fufu
By George Ozalla A 101-year-old great-grandmother, Esther Ogunmabo, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for allegedly dealing in cannabis, while the agency also intercepted cocaine hidden inside a wrap of edible cassava flour, popularly known as fufu, in a series of operations that yielded illicit drugs worth more […]
Walson-Jack Urges Journalists To Ask Hard Questions
By George Ozalla The outgoing Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, has urged Nigerian journalists to go beyond reporting official statements and events by asking difficult questions, interrogating policies and decisions, and holding public institutions accountable in the interest of citizens. Walson-Jack gave the charge during a special interactive […]
Tinubu Names Yari APC Campaign DG
By George Ozalla President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed former Zamfara State Governor and Senator representing Zamfara West, Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar, as Director General of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 election. Yari’s appointment is part of the leadership structure being put in place by the APC as the ruling party […]
His Royal Majesty, Igwe (Dr.) Chinedu Benson Madubuko, OFR: Adazi-Ani Beholds Her New King
PERSONALITY PROFILE By Chukwudi George Ozalla Today, Saturday, August 22, 2026, the people of Adazi-Ani Kingdom will gather in celebration as His Royal Majesty, Igwe (Dr.) Chinedu Benson Madubuko, OFR, Eze Chinechendo I, is formally crowned the traditional ruler of his people. It will be a grand and symbolic coronation, bringing together sons and daughters […]
CCXI Affirms Afreximbank’s AAA Rating For Second Consecutive Year
By George Ozalla China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co., Ltd. (CCXI) has affirmed the African Export-Import Bank’s (Afreximbank) AAA issuer credit rating with a Stable outlook for the second consecutive year. The latest rating affirmation underscores the financial strength and strategic importance of the pan-African multilateral financial institution, while indicating continued confidence in its ability […]
Obi Challenges Presidential Candidates To Face Nigerians, Defend Records
By George Ozalla Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has challenged all candidates seeking to become Nigeria’s president in 2027 to come before Nigerians, answer questions about their records and subject their plans for the country to public scrutiny. Obi made the challenge on Friday while flagging off his campaign for […]
Akpabio Lauds Tinubu Over Establishment Of University Of Technology In Akwa Ibom
By George Ozalla President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the establishment of the Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Obio Akpa, in Oruk Anam Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. Akpabio also thanked Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, for releasing the Obio Akpa campus of […]
UTA Honours Ojukwu With 2026 International Humanitarian Award
By George Ozalla The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Chief Tony Ojukwu, OFR, SAN, has received the 2026 UTA International Humanitarian Award for his contributions to the promotion and protection of human rights in Nigeria. The award was presented by the United Towns Agency for North-South Cooperation (UTA), Nigeria Chapter, at […]
