Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Afrobeats star Davido was declared Best International Act at the 2026 Liberian Entertainment Awards (LEA). The ceremony was held on April 25 at the Lisner Auditorium in Washington, DC. Davido won ahead of a strong international lineup, including fellow Nigerian artist Rema, South African singer Tyla, American rapper Gunna, and American singer Fridayy. The Liberian Entertainment Awards, founded in 2009, recognize achievements in music, film, fashion, and community service, with a focus on both Liberian talent and the diaspora. After a five-year hiatus, the 2026 “Return to Greatness” edition marked a major revival of the awards. Davido’s win adds to…

L-R: Chairman, NASCON Allied Industries Plc, Olakunle Alake; Managing Director, NASCON Allied Industries Plc, Aderemi Saka; Non-Executive Director, NASCON Allied Industries Plc, Fatima Aliko Dangote, at the NASCON Allied Industries Plc 2025 Annual General Meeting held in Lagos on Monday, April 27, 2026 Elegbede Abiodun NASCON Allied Industries Plc has rewarded its shareholders with a historic 200 per cent increase in dividend payout, underscoring a remarkable financial performance that saw profit after tax surge by over 100 per cent to N33.5 billion in the 2025 financial year, despite a challenging operating environment. The strong performance was unveiled at the Company’s…

Elegbede Abiodun … officers must uphold the highest standards of public service in order to build trust and maintain the credibility of the organisation. In a firm demonstration of its enduring commitment to institutional excellence and administrative efficiency, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) today has initiated a well-structured in-house training programme for its Senior Officers, with particular emphasis on Emotional Management, Professional Etiquette and Time Management. The initiative designed as a strategic effort to strengthen operational discipline and improve service delivery, highlights the Authority’s recognition of the vital role of proper conduct, emotional intelligence and effective time utilisation…

Elegbede Abiodun Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared Deputy Obafemi Hamzat suitable to succeed him after high-level stakeholder meeting. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has publicly chosen his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, for the 2027 governorship election, declaring him well-prepared and capable of leading the state after a closed-door meeting at Lagos House, Marina. The endorsement came after Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat formally informed Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and members of the State Executive Council of his intention to contest the governorship seat, in a meeting attended by key political stakeholders and party leaders. Prominent figures present included members of the Governor’s Advisory…

NELFUND Elegbede Abiodun The Nigerian Education Loan Fund says a total of 1,388,592 students have so far benefited from its student loan scheme. According to the fund’s daily status report released on Monday, a total of 1,778,854 applications have been received since inception. The report indicated that 353 additional applications were recorded compared to the previous day, while the percentage change in new applications stood at 0.0 per cent. On funds released, NELFUND said, “As of April 2, 2026, disbursements had been made to 288 beneficiary institutions, with a total of N157,455,283,093.25 paid as institutional fees.” It added that “N84,945,632,200.00…

Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa. Elegbede Abiodun The Federal Government has declared the introduction of a National Textbook Ranking System for primary, junior and senior secondary schools as part of efforts to improve quality and standardisation in Nigeria’s education sector. In a statement issued on Sunday by its Director of Press and Public Relations, Folasade Boriowo, the Ministry of Education said the initiative is designed to curb the proliferation of substandard textbooks and ensure that only curriculum-compliant and high-quality materials are used in classrooms. The statement said the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council will retain its statutory responsibility…

Elegbede Abiodun Says importing finished products into Nigeria is equivalent to importing poverty, inflation, and unemployment. Founder and President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, at the weekend, has pledged to construct a hostel valued at ₦550 million for the students at Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State. He equally donated N25 million to the students of the institution via their Student Union Government. Dangote was at the institution to deliver a public lecture on Enterprise, Leadership, and Service to Humanity. The hostel, when completed, will help to alleviate the shortage of accommodation for students of FUTO. In his…

NCC logo Elegbede Abiodun The National Association of Nigerian Students has defended that the recent directive by the Nigerian Communications Commission mandating compensation for poor network services is the outcome of a structured regulatory process, not a response to public pressure or individual agitation. In a statement issued on Monday and signed by its National Vice Chairman, Ahmad Mallawa, the student body stressed that the commission had been working on consumer compensation measures well before the issue gained wider public attention. According to NANS, the NCC had already commenced steps toward compensating subscribers as far back as March 2026. The…

Ogiamẹ Atuwatse III Receives Peace Artifact Dignitaries from across Africa and beyond gathered in the Asante Region of Ghana as celebrations marking the 27th coronation anniversary of Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II came to an end on April 26. The event spotlighted the enduring influence of traditional institutions in preserving heritage and fostering unity across the continent. A defining moment of the ceremony was the exchange of royal goodwill between Ghana and Nigeria, as Ogiamẹ Atuwatse III received a symbolic peace artifact from the Asantehene. The presentation highlighted deepening ties between both monarchs and reaffirmed the relevance of ancient kingdoms…

Isaac Odugbesan, ‘Oba Femi’ victory over Brock Lesnar. Photo credit: Topps Ripped The previous match saw Oba Femi dominate key moments, even absorbing Lesnar’s signature “F5” before sealing victory with a chokeslam. Nigerian professional wrestler and former shot putter, Isaac Odugbesan, popularly known as Oba Femi in World Wrestling Entertainment, has opened up about his transition from an Olympic medal hopeful to a WWE superstar. The former shot putter returned to the spotlight earlier this month after defeating WWE veteran Brock Lesnar in under five minutes at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas. The match saw Oba Femi dominate key moments,…