Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

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…

Dele Momodu set to become ADC member on Thursday Veteran Journalist and Publisher, Dele Momodu…Credit: X | Dele Momodu Occasion to be held in Benin City, the Edo State capital, at the new ADC State Secretariat. A former presidential candidate, Mr Dele Momodu, will on Thursday, January 15, 2026, formally defect to the African Democratic Congress, marking his latest move in Nigeria’s fast-evolving opposition politics. Momodu, a political ally of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, is among the leading opposition figures pushing for a broad-based political coalition aimed at unseating President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election. The coalition…

Glo Unveils ‘Travel Saga’, Its Most Immersive Gaming Experience To Date Globacom has raised the bar in mobile entertainment with the launch of Travel Saga, a premium, high-octane gaming experience now live and available exclusively to Glo subscribers. Travel Saga is a richly woven, story-driven role-playing adventure crafted to deliver the rush, depth and competitive intensity associated with some of the world’s most celebrated action titles. Meticulously optimized for mobile devices, the game translates a console-grade experience onto data-enabled handsets, redefining mobile gaming as a fully-fledged digital battlefield. At its core, Travel Saga propels players through fast-paced virtual odysseys set…

Sterling Bank, One Foundation, Sunbeth and Partners Strengthen Climate Action With Nationwide Cleanup And Beach Adoption L-R: Jacqueline Ekpang, Zonal Head, Retail Sterling Bank Abuja; Tunde Akande, Business Executive, Institutional Banking, Sterling Bank Abuja; Omenta Rachael Chineye, Head of Community Sanitation and Education, Environmental Health and Safety Department, Environmental Protection Board Abuja; and Tochukwu Olife, Business Executive, Commercial Banking, Sterling Bank Abuja, at the nationwide Sterling Environmental Makeover(STEM) held in Abuja recently. In a renewed commitment to strengthen environmental protection across Nigeria, Sterling One Foundation, in collaboration with Sterling Bank, Sunbeth, government agencies, community volunteers, and partner organizations, spearheaded a…

Migrate your children’s data after 16 years ~ NIMC tells parents National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Says updating children’s records at 16 is necessary as they transition into adulthood. The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has urged parents and guardians to update their children’s National Identification Number (NIN) records once they turn 16, warning that failure to migrate the data from the minors’ register to the adult category could render the identity number inactive. In an X post, NIMC said children enrolled under the ER category, which covers minors, must have their records migrated to the CR category, designated for…

1,185 films approved in 2025 – Censors Board The board reduced classification fees for films produced in indigenous languages aside the major ones. The National Film and Video Censors Board has said it approved and classified 1,185 films between January and December 2025. The figure represents an increase from the 1,088 films classified in 2024. The Director of Corporate Affairs of the board, Ogbonna Onwumere, disclosed this in a statement, NAN reports on Wednesday. He said the rise in film approvals reflected sustained growth in Nigeria’s film industry and a high level of activity among filmmakers and distributors nationwide.…

AFCON semi-final: Davido stakes $50,000 on Super Eagles’ against Morocco Nigeria last won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2013. Nigerian Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has placed a $50,000 wager on the Super Eagles ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations semi-final match against Morocco on Wednesday. The ‘Timeless’ crooner shared a betting slip via his Instagram page on Wednesday, showing his confidence in Nigeria’s performance against the Atlas Lions in Wednesday crucial encounter scheduled for 9pm Nigerian time He wrote, “Nigeria to make the finals and I’ll double my stake on my slip…. 💰…

AFCON semi-final: Super Falcons send messages to Super Eagles Super Falcons. Photo: CAF Falcons gave assurance of their full support and prayers. The Super Falcons have thrown their weight behind the Super Eagles, sending a morale-boosting message ahead of the men’s national team’s upcoming match. In a short video shared online on Wednesday, the women’s national team expressed confidence in the Super Eagles, assuring them of their full support and prayers as they continue their campaign. The Super Falcons urged the team to trust one another, stay strong, and play an injury-free game, reminding them that they have the backing…