Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Nigeria's Kayinsola Ajayi becomes world's fastest man in 2026, sets new National record

Nigeria, May 30 -- Nigeria has a new fastest man after Kanyinsola Ajayi clocked a stunning 9.84 seconds in the men's 100m at the NCAA East Regionals on Friday, breaking the national record and setting... Read More


Abuja auto dealer Sarkin Mota wins NDC Reps ticket in Adamawa

Nigeria, May 30 -- Prominent Abuja-based auto dealer and politician, Aliyu Mohammad, popularly known as "Sarkin Mota," has emerged as the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for the House of R... Read More


FG releases names of 21 states, FCT at high risk of Ebola infection - FULL LIST

Nigeria, May 29 -- The federal government has identified 21 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as areas at high or moderate risk of Ebola importation following renewed outbreaks in parts o... Read More


Writers, theatre practitioners to celebrate Femi Osofisan at 80

Nigeria, May 29 -- Lagos and Ibadan will host a series of literary and theatrical events in June to mark the 80th birthday of playwright and scholar Femi Osofisan, organisers have said. The programme... Read More


Crisis looms in Imo APC as assembly aspirants accuse party, Uzodimma of 'handpicking' candidate

Nigeria, May 29 -- An aspirant for the Ahiazu-Mbaise Constituency seat in the Imo State House of Assembly, Obinna Ezechukwu, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of handpicking a woman as a... Read More


'We want to win excellently,' Flamingos coach warns against complacency ahead of Guinea clash

Nigeria, May 29 -- Nigeria's U-17 girls, the Flamingos, are refusing to take anything for granted despite holding a commanding advantage ahead of Sunday's FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifier against... Read More


"Moniepoint's 500 vacancies": How Nigeria can build quality talent at scale, By Oluwatoyin Ajilore-Chukwuemeka

Nigeria, May 29 -- When the CEO of Moniepoint, Tosin Eniolorunda, said his organisation had 500 vacant roles because of the weak quality of Nigerian talent, he likely did not expect the firestorm the ... Read More


The Gambia's first Special Prosecutor is European. Does this matter?

Nigeria, May 29 -- On 9 May, British Barrister Martin Hackett was sworn in as The Gambia's Special Prosecutor for crimes committed under Yahya Jammeh's rule from 1994 to 2017. His mandate covers serio... Read More


Atiku visits Amaechi as battle over ADC presidential ticket intensifies

Nigeria, May 29 -- Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Thursday visited former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi in Abuja amid growing tensions over the presidential ticket of the African ... Read More


Stop deceiving Nigerians over state police, Makinde tells Tinubu

Nigeria, May 29 -- Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has urged the federal government to stop deceiving Nigerians over the proposed creation of state police, insisting that states can establish their... Read More