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Women must take bold steps, not wait for opportunities - Feyisayo Alayande

Nigeria, March 22 -- Feyisayo Alayande is the Executive Secretary of Lagos State Employment Trust Fund. Mrs Alayande has spent over 16 years working in global banking and financial services, focusing ... Read More


'Tinubu declared Martial Law in Rivers, not state of emergency' - Kenneth Okonkwo

Nigeria, March 22 -- Actor-turned-politician and former Labour Party (LP) member Kenneth Okonkwo has weighed in on President Bola Tinubu's declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. PREMIUM... Read More


Funke Akindele's 'Finding Me' sparks deep reflection on toxic relationships

Nigeria, March 22 -- Director: Isioma Osaje Producer: Funke Akindele Cast: Funke Akindele, Efe Iwara, Joseph Benjamin, Omowunmi Dada, Femi Adebayo Salami, Shaffy Bello, Dele Odule, Sharon Ooja, Tina... Read More


Presidential overreach and the future of Nigerian democracy, By Hussaini Abdu

Nigeria, March 22 -- In a recent conversation with some friends, I argued that two key political contentions might have been settled in Nigeria. The first is the issue of tenure extension. The failure... Read More


Rivers Crisis: Akpabio speaks on $15,000 bribe to lawmakers for emergency rule approval

Nigeria, March 22 -- The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has denied a report that senators received bribe amounting to $15,000 each to approve the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers Sta... Read More


UPDATED: Rivers Crisis: Akpabio speaks on alleged $15,000 bribe to lawmakers for emergency rule approval

Nigeria, March 22 -- The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has said senators did not receive a bribe of $15,000 each to approve the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. Mr Akpabio s... Read More


Visiting Fidel Castro in Havana, By Owei Lakemfa

Nigeria, March 22 -- I never personally met Fidel Castro Ruz, one of the iconic figures of the 20th Century. I only saw him once in the streets of Havana while he drove and the crowds cheered. On 25 N... Read More


9Mobile dismisses shutdown claims

Nigeria, March 22 -- A mobile network operator, Emerging Markets Telecommunications Limited, popularly known as 9Mobile, has dismissed claims suggesting an alleged shutdown of its operations in Nigeri... Read More


MUSIC REVIEW: Repetitive lyrics aside, Craig David's 'Commitment' ft Tiwa Savage is soulful ballad of love, devotion

Nigeria, March 22 -- Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage is no stranger to working with international artistes. She has collaborated with Beyonce, Sam Smith, Remy Ma, and Brandy, and now she has teamed up wi... Read More


Nollywood actress Nkechi Nweje is dead

Nigeria, March 22 -- The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, has been thrown into mourning following the passing of veteran actress Nkechi Nweje. The news of her untimely death has sent shockwaves thr... Read More