Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Manny Ita The Nigerian luxury fashion label Mugo Mugo, founded and led by designer Chinyemugo Obiekwugo-Charles, has announced its first-ever solo runway show titled “I Still Dream,” scheduled for January 16, 2026, in Lagos. This event marks a significant milestone for the brand as it transitions from an exclusive luxury label into a broader commercial presence in the Nigerian and global fashion markets. Mugo Mugo, known for its conceptual and culturally informed designs, has built recognition within fashion circles for blending artistic storytelling with crafted garment techniques. The runway show, set to take place in the Nigerian commercial capital tomorrow…

Minister of Defence vows better security enforcement in schools File Photo: Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa The minister noted that education cannot thrive without adequate security. The Minister of Defence, Gen Christopher Musa (retd.), has pledged to strengthen security around schools across the country to ensure a safe and conducive learning environment for students. The minister made the pledge on Wednesday while receiving an award from the National Parents Teachers Association of Nigeria in Abuja, in recognition of his role in safeguarding schools and advancing the Safe Schools Initiative. Musa said the Federal Government would continue to work with…

To Super Eagles, BUA Chairman insists on fulfillment of $500k pledge Chairman of BUA Cement Plc, Dr Abdul Samad Rabiu. Credit: BUA Group applauds the Nigerian team for their resilience. Billionaire industrialist and Chairman of BUA Group, Abdulsamad Rabiu, on Thursday announced that he will fulfil his $500,000 pledge to the Super Eagles despite the team’s failure to clinch the Africa Cup of Nations title. Rabiu disclosed this in a message shared on his official Instagram page, where he applauded the Nigerian team for their resilience, courage and fighting spirit throughout the tournament. He praised the players for giving their…

Manny Ita In a move widely described as a historic shift for Nigeria’s tertiary education secto, t The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have formally signed and unveiled a comprehensive renegotiated agreement in a move widely described as a historic shift for Nigeria’s tertiary education sector. The pact, signed on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 and presented by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, at the TETFund Conference Hall in Abuja, is designed to restore industrial harmony and permanently end the cycle of academic disruptions in federal universities. Minister Alausa described the deal as a…

AFCON 2025: Nigeria will face Egypt for third place on Saturday Super Eagles Nigeria will confront the Pharaohs of Egypt for third place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday, January 17, 2026. The fixture follows Wednesday’s semi-finals, in which the Super Eagles fell short against host nation Morocco, losing 4–2 in a penalty shootout after a tense 0–0 draw in regulation and extra time. Morocco dominated much of the attacking play, registering 16 shots to Nigeria’s two. Excellent goalkeeping from Nigeria’s Stanley Nwabali was instrumental in keeping the Eagles in the game throughout the 120 minutes. Star…

Manny Ita Tensions have reached a fever pitch within the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Kano State following reports of a deepening rift between the party’s national leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. The friction centers on widespread rumors that Governor Yusuf is finalizing plans to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 election cycle. In a significant escalation on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, Kwankwaso released a video statement accusing the state government of “compelling state officials and elected local government chairmen” to sign documents endorsing the move. Kwankwaso described the…

Manny Ita The U.S.-based wing of the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO USA) has formally called on President Bola Tinubu to declare a six-month state of emergency in high-risk regions across Northern Nigeria, citing a “deteriorating security landscape” that threatens the viability of the 2027 general elections. The coalition argues that the current levels of insurgency and banditry have rendered large swaths of the north “ungoverned spaces” where credible democratic processes cannot be guaranteed. According to NADECO, the declaration would allow for full-scale military intervention and the establishment of specialized military tribunals to “swiftly prosecute captured terrorists and their sponsors.” ​This…

Manny Ita The federal government has moved the “Motherland” initiative into its operational phase, with the Renewed Hope Creative City in Abuja now functioning as a creative hub focused on fashion, digital arts and other sectors of the creative economy. The development reflects a broader government effort to strengthen Nigeria’s cultural industries and transition the creative sector from informal cultural expression into structured economic contributors. Officials involved with the creative economy say the renewed focus stems from the Motherland 2025 programme under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which aims to reconnect Nigerians in the diaspora with economic opportunities…

Manny Ita Following a successful “Detty December” season, Lagos State is preparing for a more expansive edition of the Eyo Festival in 2026, building on the cultural momentum generated by the festival’s return last year after an eight-year hiatus. The Eyo Festival, also known as the Adamu Orisha Play, was staged on Lagos Island in December 2025 and attracted large crowds of residents, diaspora returnees and foreign tourists, reinforcing Lagos’s position as a major cultural and tourism destination. The 2025 edition marked a significant moment for the state, as the procession honoured four prominent figures in Lagos history: Alhaja Abibat…

2025 AFCON: Eagles fall before Morocco on penalties, fail to qualify for final The Super Eagles’ race for a fourth continental title at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco came to an end on Wednesday after a 4-2 penalty shootout defeat to the hosts at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. Despite struggling for large spells of the initial 90 minutes, which ended goalless, Nigeria managed to stretch the hosts into extra-time before heading into a shootout, where two missed kicks proved decisive. With captain Wilfred Ndidi suspended for the semi-final due to accumulated yellow cards in…