Ahead of Nigeria's 2027 general elections, the Zamfara State Integrity Group is calling on voters to demand strict accountability from state governors over public spending. The civic coalition warns that state resources are frequently redirected into political patronage and questionable gift distributions instead of critical development projects.
Former Imo State governor and African Democratic Congress chieftain Emeka Ihedioha has called on party members and candidates to remain steady amid a recent judicial decision. Addressing supporters, the veteran politician reaffirmed confidence in the party's strategic direction. He urged members to disregard panic and stay focused on long-term electoral ambitions.
Suspected bandits have killed twelve members of a single family and abducted several others in an attack on Gidan Taba village in Zamfara State. The horrific assault underscores the persistent security crisis gripping northwest Nigeria despite ongoing state interventions.
Nigeria’s national U-17 women’s football team has etched its name into sporting folklore, becoming the first African nation to lift the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup trophy. The historic victory marks a monumental milestone for women’s athletics across the continent, signaling a dynamic new era for African football on the global stage.
Following Nigeria’s historic campaign at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, Federal Character Commission Chairman Hulayat Omidiran is pushing for long-term backing in women’s sports. The Flamingos' breakthrough performance underscores the urgent need for institutional funding and grassroots infrastructure across the country. Omidiran’s demand challenges Nigerian sports authorities to translate celebratory praise into lasting structural investment.
Lagos played host to an electric evening of design and innovation as CANEX WKND 2026 took the runway. The showcase celebrated the continent's finest creative talents, combining high fashion and prestigious honors to champion Africa's growing cultural influence on the world stage.
Africa’s flagship gospel music concert, The Experience, is expanding capacity for its 21st edition on December 4. Organisers have added Lagos' Onikan Stadium as an overflow venue alongside Tafawa Balewa Square to host hundreds of thousands of attendees.
Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat's life story takes center stage with the cinematic release of 'Hamzat, Omo Oba'. The high-profile premiere drew a star-studded crowd of Nollywood icons and government stalwarts, spotlighting the growing intersection of Nigerian cinema and public leadership.
Nigerian gospel minister Lilian Nneji opens up about her ministry, distinctive musical delivery, and mission to inspire audiences across Africa. Resisting industry cliques, she reflects on maintaining an independent voice driven purely by faith and musical purpose.
The African Development Bank has concluded its mid-term review of Nigeria's Ekiti Knowledge Zone project. Designed to catalyze digital innovation and economic diversification, the development remains on track to attract strategic investment into the subnational tech ecosystem. The milestone underscores multilateral confidence in regional infrastructure aimed at empowering Africa's next generation of digital talent.
BusinessNigerian smallholders working with One Acre Fund are outearning their peers by N300,000 per hectare, demonstrating the transformative impact of technical training and quality inputs. The agricultural social enterprise highlights how targeted agronomic support can systematically scale rural livelihoods across the country. As food security concerns mount, expanding productivity among local farmers remains vital for Nigeria's broader economic resilience.
At Moonshot in Lagos, Yango Group executive Adeniyi Adebayo called for home-grown infrastructure and innovative financing to anchor Africa’s tech future. Drawing on operations across 15 continental markets, Adebayo emphasized that local solutions and cross-sector partnerships are non-negotiable for sustainable digital expansion.
