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 More than 500 residents of Ajegunle, one of Lagos State’s most densely populated and historically underserved communities, benefited from free healthcare services, comprehensive health education, youth mentorship, and community engagement activities during the maiden edition of the Reach 1000 Initiative organized by Queens Palm Support Initiative (QPSI). The one-day intervention, …

As stakeholders around the world commemorate World Bicycle Day 2026, BrandEscort Communications, organisers of the Cycling Lagos and Cycling Kano events, has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting a greener and more sustainable future in Nigeria and across Africa. In a statement issued in Lagos, the Managing Director of BrandEscort Communications …

The average retail price of household kerosene rose sharply across Nigeria in April 2026, with several states recording prices close to ₦4,000 per litre, according to the latest National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) data. The report showed that residents of Sokoto, Lagos and Kebbi paid some of the highest prices, …

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that the mop-up exercise for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will be conducted on June 13, 2026. The board disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday by Fabian Benjamin, its public communication advisor. According to JAMB, the mop-up …

The Nigerian military has warned of possible attacks by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) during the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations in the North-East. The warning was issued on Monday in a statement by Lt. Col. Sani Uba, the spokesman of the Headquarters, Joint Task Force North-East, Operation …

Adetayo Olowookere, CEO of Sirtified Perfumes and founder of the Dhamma perfume brand (including FAB-LAB and ARO-FAC perfumes), has lamented the ripple effects of the Strait of Hormuz closure. He explained that the disruption has driven global crude prices higher, severely increasing the cost of importing goods into Nigeria.   …

The federal high court in Abuja has struck out a suit seeking to restrain Senator Ireti Kingibe from participating in activities of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). This follows her alleged suspension by Wuse Ward executives in the federal capital territory. Delivering judgment on Friday, Justice Peter Lifu held that …

…Get traditional rulers’ nod to commence surveys of project site Ahead of the take-off of the Olokola Deep Seaport Project, a high-powered Dangote delegation led by the Managing Director, Infrastructure & Logistics, Dangote Industries Limited, Capt. Jamil Abubakar, has paid an advance visit to engage and sensitise the host communities …

BY BLAISE UDUNZE Nigerians should gear up to start seeking accountability from those in power because the country is gradually entering one of the most dangerous phases in its economic history, not merely because inflation is high, unemployment is worsening, or public debt is rising, but because the institutions responsible …

  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has arraigned social media influencer and self-styled relationship therapist, Blessing CEO, over an alleged N36 million fraud.   Blessing CEO, whose real name is Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, was brought before Justice D.I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, …