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Oyo NUT suspends strike, public schools reopen as teachers return to classrooms
By Gideon Maxwell July 1, 2026 Public primary and secondary schools across Oyo State are set to reopen after the Oyo State Wing of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, suspended the indefinite strike it […]
Osinbajo calls for stronger CSO partnership to sustain justice sector reforms
By Gideon Maxwell July 1, 2026 Former Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has called for stronger collaboration with Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, to ensure the effective implementation and long term sustainability of institutional reforms […]
15 years on, Christy Essien Igbokwe’s voice still reigns as Nigeria’s immortal Queen of Afro Pop
By Chioma Ebubedike-Igbokwe June 30, 2026 Fifteen years have passed since Christy Uduak Essien Igbokwe (MFR) took her final bow on earth, yet time has failed to silence the Queen whose melodies became the heartbeat […]
16-year-old Osasere Okundaye sets national record as Nigeria’s youngest ICAN chartered accountant
By Emmanuel Babafemi A 16-year-old student, Osasere Okundaye, has become the youngest chartered accountant in Nigeria after completing the rigorous professional examinations of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, ICAN, setting a new national […]
Osinbajo’s Future Perspective leads drive for Africa’s healthcare financing
‘We need innovative mechanisms to finance healthcare systems’ — Former VP By Emmanuel Babafemi A renewed push to strengthen healthcare financing across Africa gained momentum following a high level roundtable convened in Lagos by Future […]
What type of children will sagging fathers and mothers raise?
By Seyi Gesinde June 28, 2026 The greatest inheritance any parent can leave a child is not wealth, property, expensive schools, or a fat bank account. It is character. Money can be stolen. Houses can […]
Metro
World’s hottest city where temperatures reach 54C and birds fall out of the sky
Remember the unbearable heat in the UK where record-breaking temperatures reached 40C? While spring has finally arrived in the UK, and we’re looking forward to the warmth of the sun, there is such a thing as too hot. In one […]
Veteran DJ Tony Blackburn, 81, sets record straight on claims he slept with over 250 women
In a surprising revelation about his raucous youth, Tony Blackburn once claimed he had slept with over 250 women before settling down. The 81-year-old presenter, who recently lamented the cancellation of Coronation Street, later doubled down on this […]
Minnesota man dressed as delivery driver in home invasion turned triple homicide, police say
A Minnesota man was charged with murder Monday after authorities say he posed as a package delivery driver, entered a home and demanded money before he shot three people in the head, including at least […]
Politics
Tinubu’s strategic diplomatic reset: What Oke, Dalhatu, Are signal for Nigeria‑US, UK, France ties
November 28, 2025 By Seyi Gesinde Nigeria’s decision to nominate Ayodele Oke, Lateef Kayode Are, and Aminu Mohammed Dalhatu as ambassadors to the United States, the United Kingdom and France comes at a fraught time […]
Why Omisore stands out as Osun’s best for governorship in 2026
By Seyi Gesinde November 15, 2025 If Osun needs a governor who can merge head and heart, hard technical competence with the rare ability to stitch coalitions across fierce divides, then Dr Iyiola Ajani Omisore […]
Edo Governorship Election 2024: Crucial turning point in Nigeria’s political landscape
By Marvellous Nyang September 21, 2024 The Edo State governorship election, held on September 21, 2024, is a pivotal political event that will shape the future governance of the state. This election comes at a […]
Sports
Mbappé brace leads France to 3-1 win over Senegal in World Cup opener
By Seyi Gesinde June 16, 2026 France begin campaign with controlled victory Kylian Mbappé delivered one of the defining early statements of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scoring twice as France opened their campaign with […]
How Folarin Balogun of Nigerian descent became first US player in 96 years to score World Cup brace
By Seyi Gesinde June 13, 2026 Folarin Balogun has etched his name into United States World Cup history with a decisive two goal performance in a 4 to 1 win over Paraguay, a milestone that […]
World Cup dawns as global football power shift begins
By Seyi Gesinde June 12, 2026 The commencement of the FIFA World Cup 2026 marks more than the opening of a football competition, it signals the ignition of a global spectacle where ambition, identity and […]
Health
Gene edited therapy shows breakthrough results for sickle cell disease
May 1, 2026 A major clinical trial has reported highly encouraging outcomes for a gene edited treatment targeting severe sickle cell disease, a hereditary blood disorder that has long had limited curative options. The findings, […]
Nigeria receives over 1 million meningitis vaccines from Gavi to tackle outbreak
April 4, 2025 Nigeria has received more than 1 million meningitis vaccine doses from Gavi-funded global stockpile to combat an outbreak of the deadly disease in Africa’s most populous nation, Gavi said on Friday. More […]
How much water do you actually need to drink every day for your health?
No matter what the temperature or weather is like in your area, you should be drinking this much water daily. Whether you’re still feeling the chill of winter or are beginning to notice the warmth […]
