Opinion4 hours ago EFCC: Nigerians Almost Forgot The Name As Chairman of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), she was entrusted with the nation’s workers’ welfare. The NSITF’s mandate is simple yet sacred: collect...

As Chairman of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), she was entrusted with the nation’s workers’ welfare. The NSITF’s mandate is simple yet sacred: collect and protect funds contributed by workers and employers, and provide...

EFCC: Nigerians Almost Forgot the Name -By Prof. John Egbeazien Oshodi

Chapter One – 2015: The Faith of Power Every political season in Nigeria has its apostles of certainty, and in 2015, one of the loudest was Dr. Ngozi Olejeme — Chairman of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) and Deputy Chairman,...

From Hospital Bedside to Boardroom: Dr Mairo Mandara’s Journey of Transformative Impact

In the heart of Nigeria’s conflict-affected Borno State, Dr. Mairo Mandara is a driving force for change. With over 25 years of experience as an obstetrician-gynecologist, public health physician, and development strategist, she has dedicated her...

Do Or Die! Remembering Nwabueze Nwankwo! – Odegbami

I am writing this on Thursday. I am pregnant with the previews of the Super Eagles’ supremely crucial last two matches in the qualifying series for the FIFA 2026 World Cup, the first of which comes up tomorrow, Friday night. There is a dilemma. I...

Efcc: Nigerians Almost Forgot The Name

Chapter One – 2015: The Faith of Power Every political season in Nigeria has its apostles of certainty, and in 2015, one of the loudest was Dr. Ngozi Olejeme — Chairman of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) and Deputy Chairman,...

100 Nigerian students to benefit from Airtel Africa’s undergraduate scholarship programme

Airtel Africa Foundation has launched an Undergraduate Tech Scholarship Programme to support 100 Nigerian students The initiative covers students studying ICT-related courses in public universities, aiming to remove financial barriers The...

Highlights: Super Eagles’ 2-1 Edge Over Lesotho Revives World Cup Hope

Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured a narrow 2-1 win against Lesotho on Friday, moving them a step closer to 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification. This victory may ultimately be decisive for the remainder of their campaign. Troost Ekong converted a...

Do Or Die! remembering Nwabueze Nwankwo

I am writing this on Thursday. I am pregnant with the previews of the Super Eagles’ supremely crucial last two matches in the qualifying series for the FIFA 2026 World Cup, the first of which comes up Friday night. There is a dilemma. I must...

Customs Intercept N1.9bn Worth Of Hard Drugs, Expired Flour At Seme Border

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Seme Area Command, has intercepted contraband items valued at N1.99 billion, including hard drugs and expired flour imported from Egypt, during operations conducted between September 1 and October 9, 2025, along...

Nigerian Human Trafficking Ring in Ghana: Arrests, Rescues, and Regional Response

In October 2025, Ghanaian authorities arrested three Nigerian suspects implicated in a human trafficking network operating in the Greater Accra Region, specifically from the Ashaiman community at Peace Land. The individuals, identified as Peter...

Okebulola lauds ranking of UI, UNILAG in 2026 top world 1000 universities

The Chairman of the Nigerian Universities Ranking Advisory Committee (NURAC), Professor Emeritus Peter Okebukola has applauded the ranking of two Nigerian universities among the top 1000 in the 2026 World University Rankings by Times Higher...

UI, UNILAG Rating As Top 1,000 Global Universities For 2026 Excites Okebukola

1 ABUJA – Chairman of the Nigerian Universities Ranking Advisory Committee (NURAC), Professor Emeritus Peter Okebukola has expressed excitement over the ranking of two Nigerian universities among the top 1000 in the 2026 World University Rankings...

UNICEF launches initiative to reduce child food poverty

UNICEF has launched a continental initiative that seeks to address child food poverty and malnutrition through nutrition-sensitive food systems. Dubbed “First Foods Africa Initiative”, it is anchored on UNICEF’s Nutrition Strategy 2020–2030 and...

When a coryphaeus leads epigones in Testament Of Legacy

Last Saturday, the National Museum, Onikan, Lagos, hosted 25 artists in what has been termed Testament of Legacy, Time & Space, a group show involving Dr. Kunle Adeyemi and his studio contacts. The show, which features painting, water-colours,...

People with Traditions of Face/Body Decorations Presented in Photos

Front. This woman from the Brao community in Ratanakiri province in Cambodia wears painted designs on her face according to tradition. Photo: Joaquin Barata. Photo: Joaquin Barata PHNOM PENH — The photos of Joaquin Barata currently exhibited in...

Runda Residents Hold Protests Amid Plot to Build High Rise Apartments

Runda residents took to the streets on Saturday to protest against the alleged grabbing of land, which they claim is being enabled by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA). They accused NEMA of issuing permits to developers to...

Concerns over the proliferation of universities, fake certificates

It is appalling that in the 21st Century, Nigeria is still battling with issues bothering on fake institutions of learning and academic certificates when other countries are talking about inventions. In this report, SUNNY IDACHABA expresses...

University Of Ibadan Ranked Nigeria’s Best University In 2026 Times Higher Education Ranking

The University of Ibadan (UI) has reclaimed its position as Nigeria’s number-one university in the recently released Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, marking a significant leap in academic performance and global...

Runda residents protest to safeguard public land

A section of Runda residents protesting against what they termed as illegal developments.HANDOUT Residents of Nairobi’s Runda Estate have staged a peaceful protest to oppose what they describe as an illegal and environmentally harmful attempt to...

“If You’re Fearless In The US, You Can Do Anything”—Abroad Life

The Nigerian experience is physical, emotional, and sometimes international. No one knows it better than our features on #TheAbroadLife, a series where we detail and explore Nigerian experiences while living abroad. Aladi Akoh (30), a Nigerian...