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]]> United Nigeria Airlines has announced that some flights across its network will be disrupted and may not operate as scheduled after it recorded a second bird strike in less than 24 hours. The airline also disclosed that this bird strike is the fourth since January 2026, has occurred on one of the engines of […]

]]> Senate leader Opeyemi Bamidele says Nigeria lacks the communications and power infrastructure needed to support mandatory real-time electronic transmission of election results nationwide. In a statement issued on Sunday by his directorate of media and public affairs, Bamidele said current data shows the country cannot reliably upload election results in real time across all […]

]]> COLE2CREA8, the creative economy and enterprise acceleration platform under the ‘COLE’CTIVE INITIATIVE’, has been launched as a citizen-powered programme aimed at converting creativity into jobs, enterprise, and inclusive economic opportunity across Rivers State. The programme will operate across all 319 wards of the state, targeting creatives and creative entrepreneurs in sectors such as arts, […]

]]> While the Sukur Cultural Landscape in Adamawa State stands as the first World Heritage Site in Nigeria, amid its breathtaking views, rough terrain, exciting people and unique homestead, there is yet another place of interest to explore. This time, in the South-West part of the country and precisely in Osogbo, the capital city of […]

]]> From humble beginnings and a bold creative vision, Alvin Leonard, founder of Broken Canvas, has transformed artistic passion into a thriving business empire. What started as a dream rooted in creative arts has grown into a dynamic enterprise, blending innovation, strategy, and resilience. Leonard’s journey is a testament to how talent, when nurtured with […]

]]> The 2026 NPA Lagos International Polo Tournament once again transformed the historic Lagos Polo Club in Ikoyi into a theatre of elite sport, tradition and high society, with Abba Dantata at the centre of this year’s spectacle. The captain of Kano Golden Alchemy delivered a commanding performance to guide his team to victory in […]

]]> A Federal High Court sitting in Kano has convicted and sentenced Saadatu Mohammed Inuwa, a Kannywood actress, popularly known as Samha, to six months’ imprisonment for abusing and mutilating the Nigerian currency. Saleh Shuaibu (Justice) delivered the judgment on Friday after the actress pleaded guilty to a one-count charge bordering on the mutilation of […]

]]> Africa’s creator economy is booming, projected to swell to $17.84 billion by 2030. Yet, the overwhelming majority of its talented creators are being completely ignored by big institutional investors. A new report shows that only a tiny fraction, just 4.2 percent, have actually secured that kind of major, formal funding, leaving 95 percent still […]

]]> Arsenal missed the chance to extend their Premier League lead to six points after being held to a 1-1 draw by a resilient Brentford side, a result that keeps Manchester City firmly in the title race. Noni Madueke headed the leaders in front on the hour mark, but Brentford responded strongly and deservedly levelled […]

]]> Russia’s decision to block Meta-owned WhatsApp has sparked concerns over digital sovereignty, platform regulation, and cybersecurity for Nigerian citizens. WhatsApp is Nigeria’s most widely used communication platform, with over 3 billion monthly active users as of 2025 and 2026, serving as a backbone for personal communication, business transactions, media distribution, political mobilisation, and customer […]