Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has unveiled a diaspora banking and investment platform designed to serve Africans living and working across the world and within the continent. The platform, launched in collaboration with leading ecosystem partners including United Capital, Africa Prudential, UBA Pensions, Afriland Properties, Heirs Insurance Group, and Avon Healthcare […]
By Fortune Abang Abuja, Feb. 15, 2026 The African Union (AU) has elected new Bureau of the Assembly of the Heads of State and Government of the AU with a promise to prioritise Water Security in its 2026 era. This is contained in a statement issued via the AU website on Sunday on the margins […]
Abuja, 13 February 2026 The British Deputy High Commissioner in Abuja, Mrs. Gill Lever OBE hailed Nigeria’s continued leadership in cybersecurity as the National Cybersecurity Coordination Centre (NCCC) successfully concluded the TAG–Africa Cyber Programme Phase 2 training series. Speaking at the closing ceremony, the Deputy High Commissioner Mrs Lever, commended the partnership between the United […]
Former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has called for unity and responsible leadership in Nigeria. Obi made the call on Saturday, February 14, 2026, during a meeting of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Obidient Movement in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. In his address, he urged […]
Abuja, 13 February 2026 The British Deputy High Commissioner in Abuja, Mrs Gill Lever OBE hailed Nigeria’s continued leadership in cybersecurity as the National Cybersecurity Coordination Centre (NCCC) successfully concluded the TAG–Africa Cyber Programme Phase 2 training series. Speaking at the closing ceremony, the Deputy High Commissioner Mrs Lever, commended the partnership between the United […]
Lagos, Nigeria Renaissance Africa Energy has reaffirmed its strategic commitment to delivering energy security, driving industrialisation, and strengthening African capability across the oil and gas value chain. Speaking at an Energy CEOs Live session at the Sub‑Saharan Africa International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (SAIPEC) in Lagos, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Renaissance, Tony […]
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday described the 61st Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival as a testament to the return of stability and normalcy in Kebbi State and across the country. Speaking at the grand finale of the festival in Argungu, the President pledged sustained Federal Government support for tourism, agriculture, food security, and rural […]
By EricJames Ochigbo Abuja, Feb. 14, 2025 The President, Africa Development Study Centre (ADSC), Victor Oluwafemi, has urged the Federal Government to summon South Africa’s High Commissioner to Nigeria over recurring attacks on Nigerians in the country. In a statement on Saturday, Oluwafemi recommended a formal engagement for clear assurances regarding the safety of Nigerian […]
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533, 0803 251 0193. “Men at some times are masters of their fates: The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves that we are underlings… ” – Cassius to Brutus in William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. I dare to say that it is not the absence of laws that […]
To the ones I love, this Valentine dawn I lift a song before this day’s morning sun A hymn of thanks for mercies to me drawn From years faithful Lord has had me won. To you, my dearest heart, Rev. Christy, Vicar of All Saints Church, Goodmayes, Grace upon grace has crowned your calling, A […]
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has been honoured with the New Telegraph Public Servant of the Year Award alongside state governors and other distinguished personalities from the public and private sectors. The award was presented to Ogbuku by the Chief Creative Officer of Distinguished Nigeria, Joe Femi-Dagunro, […]
By Ankeli Emmanuel, Sokoto The whistle blowing policy of the Federal Government, launched in December 2016 during the late President Muhammadu Buhari era with the aim of exposing corruption, has helped the country to recover over 800 billion Naira of looted funds since inception, Dr Doris Uzoka Anite, Minister of State for Finance, has disclosed. […]
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has called on opposition leaders to stay focused on removing President Bola Tinubu from power in the 2027 general elections. He spoke after an alleged attempt by security agents to detain him at the Abuja International Airport. Speaking when former Vice President Atiku Abubakar visited him, El-Rufai said the […]
Afrobeat star Davido has announced that he is dropping the ongoing custody case involving his daughter, Imade, after expressing anger over what happened in court. In a message shared on social media on Friday, the singer said he never asked for full custody of his daughter, but only joint custody. He criticised people celebrating the […]
Former Anambra State Governor and African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Mr. Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians, especially young people, to show love through responsible actions that will help the country grow. In a Valentine’s Day message released on February 14, 2026, Obi said love is not just a feeling but also “sacrifice, discipline, and […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has explained why it fixed February 20, 2027, for the presidential and National Assembly elections and March 6, 2027, for governorship and state assembly polls. This comes after former Vice President Atiku Abubakar criticised the February 20 date, saying it falls during the Ramadan fasting period and shows “poor […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the dates for the 2027 general elections in Nigeria. INEC said the Presidential and National Assembly elections will take place on February 20, 2027, while the Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections will hold on March 6, 2027. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, made the announcement […]
Africa’s foremost serial digital entrepreneur, Leo Stan Ekeh, has explained why he has stayed away from politics even when he had the opportunity to make a success out of it. He also expressed overflowing gratitude to Nigeria, a country he said has “boosted and blessed me.” On whether he would join politics after a successful […]
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Mrs. Fatima Sugra T. Mahmood, declared open the 6th Peer Review Conference of Chairpersons and Secretaries of Anti-Corruption and Transparency Units (ACTUs) of Agencies under the Ministry, reaffirming the Ministry’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency. Represented by the Deputy Director, Special Duties, Mrs. Comfort […]
NASCON Allied Industries Plc, otherwise known as Dangote Salt, has honoured 50 outstanding customers at its 2025 Customers Dinner and Awards Night attended by Africa’s foremost industrialist and President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, and Vice President, Olakunle Alake. NASCON Allied Industries Plc, a subsidiary of Dangote Industries Limited, is a Nigerian company and manufacturer […]
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, says it has adopted a new Standard Operating Procedure, SOP, and the Governance Advisory Policies, as approved by the Commission’s Governing Board. This was part of the resolutions contained in a communique issued at the end of the three-day NDDC Management Retreat at the Landmark Events Centre, Owerri, Imo […]
By Zubairu Idris Katsina, Feb. 13, 2026 The Katsina State Police Command has confirmed the killing of three suspected bandits, and the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Rimi Local Government Area, CSP Muhammad Sani-Kabir, during a gun battle on Friday. This was contained in a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP […]
By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, Dec. 13, 2026 President Bola Tinubu on Friday met with Mr. Tony Elumelu, Chairman, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group PLC, to advance plans for economic growth and tax reforms aimed at strengthening small businesses. Elumelu spoke with State House Correspondents after the closed-door meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He […]
By Abbas Bamalli Katsina, Feb. 10, 2026 The Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Katsina State Council, has organised a two-day capacity building workshop on security reporting for journalists in the state. The workshop, held in Katsina with the theme: ‘Insecurity: The Nitty-Gritty of Security Reporting’, was attended by Journalists from various […]
Valentine’s Day arrives each year, wrapped in red. Roses. Chocolates. Candlelit dinners. Carefully curated photos. Public displays of affection. The scripts are familiar. This year, however, many Nigerians are too tired for scripts. By Valentine’s Day, many are already emotionally exhausted from simply trying to survive January. You see it in the faces at busstops…in […]
