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For KSA, the Minister of Enjoyment at 80

When you hear that a megastar, someone you’ve long idolised, is coming to town, you want to be there by…

How a Newborn Named Iyabo Stole Senator Obasanjo’s Campaign Spotlight at Obafemi/Owode

For all the political conversations, handshakes, speeches and promises that usually define campaign outings, it was a tiny newborn baby…

As Cardoso Turns 3 at CBN, Reforms Shift Nigeria’s Financial System into New Gear

Nume Ekeghe writes on the series of reforms undertaken by the Central Bank of Nigeria under Governor Olayemi Cardoso in…

King Sunny Adé At 80: Six Decades of Nigerian Musical Innovation, Global Acclaim and Cultural Preservation

Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye, known as King Sunny Adé, is 80 this year. He has devoted more than 60 years of…

APC, ADC, NDC and the North Battleground

The ruling party’s grip, the Atiku Abubakar Northeast factor and the Obi-Kwankwaso coalition have turned the race for northern votes…

A National Champion Needs an African Ecosystem

By Collins Nweke Dangote Refinery is more than a Nigerian industrial success. It is a continental test of whether Africa…

Bimbo Ashiru: How We Brought O’dua Investment Back to Life 

The outgoing Chairman of O’dua Investment Company Limited, Bimbo Ashiru, recounts how the board revived the 50-year-old regional investment company,…

Olu Jacobs: 1942 – 2026: The Actor Who Died Many Times Before Final Exit

Before his  exit , veteran actor Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs,  had repeatedly been announced dead by…

The Bitter Political War Between Ortom and Alia in Benue 

The political atmosphere in Benue State has grown tense again. Former Governor Samuel Ortom has accused his successor, Governor Hyacinth…

As Tinubu Puts Smile on the Faces of Ex-Nigeria Airways Staff After 22 Years

President Bola Tinubu has restored hope to the hopeless and elongated the lifespan of the now old former workers of…

Wike’s Rainbow Coalition: Broadening Tinubu’s Base or Challenging the APC?

Two strategies, one presidency: Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike is widening the political net, while the governors…

From Schoolyard Sweets Trader to Africa’s Richest Man, Dangote Eyes His Biggest Deal Yet

More than half a century after launching his business career selling candy to classmates in northern Nigeria, serial entrepreneur Aliko…

Ayobami Akindipe: Reimagining Victoria Island

Victoria Island has always been one of Lagos’s most important addresses. It is where business, culture and lifestyle converge, and its…

Pastor (Dr) Wole Oladiyun: the man and the ministry; a profile in focus, discipline, compassion, and resilience

By Ademola Akinbola When a man is imbued with an appreciable measure of intellect, courage, resilience, consistency, focus, and conviction,…

Four English Teams Out in 24 hours – What Happened and Why?

It was not long ago that fans and pundits were admiring the power of the Premier League. All six of…

International Women’s Day OP ED: Eight Actions for A More Equal World, by UN Secretary General, António Guterres

Over nearly a decade leading the United Nations, I have seen our world repeatedly tested by climate shocks, deepening poverty,…

11 Impressive Benefits of Cocoa

By Meenakshi Nagdeve Drinking a hot cup of cocoa may be as healthy as it is delicious as the unsweetened…

The Impact of Fashion Trends on Society, By Mobolaji Olukayode

Fashion trends are more than just clothing designs; they represent cultural movements, impact social behaviour, and even shape identity. Fashion…

Executive Profile: Funso Aina, MTN’s Multiple Award-winning PR Specialist

By Ademola Akinbola “Seest thou a man diligent in his business? He shall stand before kings; he shall not stand…

Healing After Heartbreak: Practical Steps To Move Forward, By Mobolaji Olukayode

The most challenging yet common agonizing sensation is heartbreak. Heartbreak seeps into the roots of our emotions, whether it's due…

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Nigeria’s Non-oil Exports Jump Nearly 20% In Half Year 2025, Riding On Cocoa, Urea Demand

Featured Image: Workers arrange bags containing cocoa beans at a cocoa processing factory in Ile-Oluji, Ondo State. Picture credit: REUTERS/Akintunde…

10 Daily Habits That Often Drain 95 Percent of Our Joy

You ultimately become what you repeatedly do. If your daily habits aren’t helping you, they’re hurting you. Here are some…

Arsenal: How Zubimendi Can Take Declan Rice To A New Level And Help Solve The Bukayo Saka Problem

Viktor Gyokeres was the name on everyone’s lips before Arsenal faced Athletic Bilbao on Saturday, but afterwards, it was Martin Zubimendi. The Spain…

The Man Audu Ogbeh (1947-2025)

Audu Innocent Ogbeh was born on 28 July 1947. He was a farmer, playwright, and politician who served as the Minister…

Nigeria’s Egusi Seeds Sent To Space For Historic Study On Adaptation

Melon seeds, popularly known as ‘egusi’ among Yoruba-speaking people in Nigeria, have recorded a historic feat— making a trip to space…

Of  ADC’s Checkers and APC’s Chess, By Magnus Onyibe

“One must be a fox to recognize traps, and a lion to frighten off wolves. Those who simply act like…

Pat Utomi: Faith Has Always Been Central to My Life

Renowned political economist and public intellectual, Prof. Pat Utomi, reflects on his upbringing, the state of Nigeria with piercing honesty…

Ibukun Awosika: My Goal Isn’t Just to Be Successful, But To Multiply Success In Others

In a world where personal ambition often overshadows collective progress, Mrs. Ibukun Awosika stands out as a rare breed and…

Adewale Adeniyi: One More Year of Reforms at Customs

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday, approved a one-year extension for the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Mr.…

Nkiru Balonwu: From Law to Africa Soft Power Group

The call for global conversations around equity and representation faces renewed scrutiny, and Africa’s influence in shaping international discourse is…

Why Some Nigerians Are Leaving Christianity For African Spiritual Beliefs

By Chibuike Nwachukwu Religious observers see a growing number of young people abandoning Christian churches in favour of Indigenous spirituality. Nsukka,…

US Signs Minerals Deal With Ukraine In Key Move For Russian Peace

The agreement is aimed at centering future US engagement in Ukraine The Trump administration reached a deal with Ukraine to give U.S.…

How A Southeast Nigerian Startup Plans To Become The “Netflix Of Documentaries”

When the COVID-19 pandemic forced the world indoors in 2020, streaming audiences went hunting for more than sitcoms and Marvel reruns.…

How Mark Carney’s Government Plans To Change Canada’s Immigration Policies

As Canada's Liberal Party prepares to form a new government, its immigration platform is set to bring significant changes to…

How To Boost LinkedIn Engagement: 16 Tips For Rising Business Leaders

LinkedIn continues to be a powerful platform for business leaders to share their expertise, grow their networks and strengthen their…

What Makes You a Unicorn in Your Industry? Start by Mastering These 4 Pillars

By Emily Reynolds Bergh We all want to achieve elusive unicorn status. But how do you attain such a lofty…

From CBN to Power Sector … Bayo Adelabu’s Many Struggles

Once a darling of Nigeria’s financial elite, Adebayo Adelabu—ex-deputy governor of the Central Bank and Minister of Power since 2023—is…

For Mike Adenuga @ 72, By Femi Adesina

You don’t see him, you don’t hear him, but he’s always there, showing his hand only when it matters. And…

A Nigerian Perspective on the Sahel: From Indulgence to Tough Love Against an Existential Threat.

The triumvirate of Tchiani, Traore and Goita are behaving like petulant children. As in dealing with all petulants, it is…

5 Supplements to Avoid If You Have High Blood Pressure

Your go-to supplements may secretly be making your heart work overtime. Key Takeaways High blood pressure, or hypertension, occurs when…

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