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  The Lagos International Jazz Festival (LIJF) delivered a powerful night of music, memory, and cultural reverence as it honoured legendary broadcaster and Afrobeat historian Benson Idonije in a special “Prelude to 90” edition of its Jams & Vibes session.   Held at Bature Brewery, the event brought together leading …

  Students of the faculty of engineering at Nasarawa State University Gudi Campus who were abducted by gunmen have regained their freedom. The Nasarawa State Police Command confirmed the development on Tuesday, stating that the victims are currently receiving medical care and psychological support following their ordeal. The Police Public …

At a time when conversations about youth development are becoming increasingly urgent, Boys Aid Network is choosing to confront a question many institutions have quietly ignored: who is intentionally preparing the next generation of boys for the realities of leadership, responsibility, and manhood? On Thursday, May 14, 2026, the organisation …

Lagos, Nigeria – In a move to strengthen ties with Nigeria’s premier travel professionals, the Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art (YSMA), Pan-Atlantic University, recently hosted the leadership and members of the Nigerian Association of Tour Operators (NATOP) on a landmark familiarization visit aimed at strengthening cultural tourism and advancing the positioning of Ibeju-Lekki …

A phone call used to mean a person on the other end. In Nigeria, that is no longer a safe assumption. LAGOS, NIGERIA — May 2026. Nigeria is the most spammed country in Africa. In 2025, 51% of all unknown calls received by Nigerians were identified as spam or fraud, …

Emirates is marking a near-full return to operations, with 96% of its global network now restored, following a period of disruption. In the past weeks, the airline has progressively resumed services across the Americas, Europe, Africa, West Asia, the Middle East/GCC, the Far East and Australasia. Today, the airline operates to 137 destinations across 72 countries, …

Dangote Group has dismissed as false and malicious a publication alleging that its President, Aliko Dangote, distanced himself from Tony Elumelu, describing the report as entirely baseless.   In a statement issued by its Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, the company said neither Dangote nor the Group …

With heavy hearts yet with heartfelt praise and gratitude to God, the Olugbodi family of Ara Kingdom in Egbedore Local Government area of Osun State announce the passing-on of their mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and matriarch Mrs Grace Olabisi Olugbodi JP (Extraordinary Grace). She was aged 83 years. This occurred …

A witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has told the FCT High Court in Maitama, Abuja, how $6.23 million was withdrawn from the vault of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for a phoney election monitoring exercise during the 2023 general elections. Testifying on Monday, prosecution witness …

The naira extended its downward trend on Monday, weakening to ₦1,369 per dollar at the official market, amid persistent foreign exchange pressures and declining external reserves. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria showed the currency slipped from ₦1,361.5/$ recorded at the close of trading last Friday, marking its weakest …