Guterres warns world ‘brimming with conflict’ as global cooperation frays
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that the world is “brimming with conflict, impunity, inequality and unpredictability,” even as international cooperation weakens when it is most needed. He issued the warning on Thursday in his final address to the General Assembly outlining priorities for 2026. The UN chief, who assumed office in January 2017, […]
Nigeria to co-host Investopia with UAE in February
Seals trade pact President Bola Tinubu announced on Tuesday that Nigeria will co-host Investopia with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Lagos. It is an initiative aimed at attracting global investors and accelerating sustainable investment inflows. It is to hold in February. He made this announcement at the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), […]
MOLIY named Spotify EQUAL Africa artiste for January
Ghanaian singer, MOLIY, has been named Spotify EQUAL Africa Artiste for January, marking a major milestone in her fast-rising global career. A News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports said she featured on the cover of Spotify’s EQUAL Global playlist, spotlighting African women driving the continent’s expanding influence on global music culture. MOLIY is known for […]
‘Oversabi Aunty’ hits N382.9m in its second week
‘Oversabi Aunty’ has recorded a strong run at the Nigerian box office, grossing N382.9 million in 11 days to emerge as the second biggest film of the weekend. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the movie, which is distributed by FilmOne Entertainment, has continued to draw large audiences nationwide, underscoring its growing appeal […]
Alleged money laundering: Malami, son, co-defendant seek bail after arraignment
Mr Abubakar Malami, SAN, the former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice; his son and co-defendant, on Tuesday, sought a bail after they were arraigned on alleged money laundering offences. The trio, through their counsel, Joseph Daudu, SAN, made the application orally after EFCC’s lawyer, Ekele Iheanacho, SAN, sought an adjournment to respond […]
Tinubu tells CAN new approaches towards tackling insecurity will bring desired results
President Bola Tinubu on Friday assured Nigerians that the ongoing recalibration of the country’s security architecture will soon begin to yield results that will gladden their hearts. He spoke at a meeting with a delegation of the Christian Association of Nigeria, led by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, at his Lagos residence. The president said […]
Toseph: A Household of Four Names
By Toyin Falola “Shall I compare thee to a Summer’s day” – William Shakespeare Shall I compare your home to a summer’s day? Because it is warmer, because even the sun learns tenderness there. Joseph stands at the threshold as morning enters softly, like a patient orchestra, and evening sits without hurry on the laps […]
Nigerian film ‘Tears for Enebi’ wins big at Los Angeles’ independent short film awards
A Nigerian short film, Tears for Enebi, by renowned storyteller Godspower Oshodin, has won two major honours at the Independent Short Awards in Los Angeles. The film clinched the awards for Best Women Short and Best Actress, further boosting its international profile. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by Mr […]
Tinubu reconstitutes board of electricity commission
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the Board of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), following the Senate’s confirmation of its members on December 16. Members of the reconstituted Board are: Mulisiu Olalekan Oseni, PhD. — Chairman. Dr Oseni started his service as a Commissioner in January 2017. He was subsequently appointed […]
