By Danladi John A Civil Society Organisation (CSO), the Young People’s Initiative for Credible Leadership, has hailed the re-election of Hon. Christopher Zakka Maikalangu as Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), describing the just-concluded FCT Area Council elections as largely peaceful, transparent and credible.Addressing journalists in Abuja on Friday, the Founder and Executive […]
Maikalangu Donates Borehole to NUJ FCT After AMAC Landslide Victory
By Danladi Bello Fresh from a resounding re-election triumph, Chairman-Elect of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Hon. Christopher Maikalangu, has reinforced his grassroots image with the donation of a borehole to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council.The water project was unveiled on Thursday when leaders of the NUJ FCT Council paid him […]
2027 Polls Moved Forward: Independent National Electoral Commission Fixes Presidential Election for January 16, Shifts Osun Governorship Date
By Soji Bamidele The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rescheduled the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections to January 16, 2027, following sweeping changes introduced by the newly enacted Electoral Act, 2026.The electoral umpire announced the adjustment on Thursday night in Abuja, explaining that the repeal of the Electoral Act 2022 and its replacement […]
Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission Indicts Airlines for Price Fixing, Seals Ikeja Electric Over 30-Month Blackout
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has uncovered what it describes as clear patterns of price manipulation by several domestic airlines during the 2025 Christmas festive rush, raising concerns over possible price fixing and anti-competitive practices. In an interim report released on Thursday, February 26, 2026, by its Department of Surveillance and Investigations, […]
Sunshine State Showdown: Ajulo, Adedayo Lock Horns Over Ondo’s Direction
By Akindele Orimolade Two prominent sons of Ondo State are dissecting unfolding events in the Sunshine State from sharply contrasting angles ; each insisting he stands firmly on facts and truth, not sentiment.Dr. Kayode Ajulo, the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, is widely regarded as one of Ondo’s rising political and legal stars. […]
Melody War: Beautiful Nubia Accuses Yinka Ayefele, BBO of ‘Stealing’ His Song
Veteran folk musician, Segun Akinlolu, popularly known as Beautiful Nubia, has publicly accused gospel artistes Yinka Ayefele and BBO of copyright infringement, alleging they lifted the melody of his classic track Seven Lifes without consent. According to National Daily News, the singer claims Ayefele’s 2012 release My Faith in God (Igbagbo Ireti) and BBO’s 2026 […]
The Policy Shift That Could Radically Change Nigeria’s Housing Crisis
by Akindele Orimolade~ For decades, Nigeria’s housing deficit has hovered stubbornly in the millions, widening with rapid urbanisation, population growth and rising construction costs. From Lagos to Kano, Port Harcourt to Abuja, decent and affordable shelter remains out of reach for millions of citizens. Yet, under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, […]
Flavor Game-Changer: The Hidden Weapon in the World’s Most Elite Kitchens
Lagos, Nigeria – While many home cooks are busy chasing expensive gadgets and exotic spices, the world’s culinary elite are whispering about a much humbler “secret.” In a move that’s redefining the Nigerian fine-dining scene, top chefs are ditching the over-complicated for a single, punchy ingredient: Fermented Umami Pastes.Whether it’s a high-grade Japanese Miso, a […]
Digital Wallets: Is Nigeria Finally Ready to Dump the Cash King?
LAGOS, Nigeria — For decades, the Nigerian economy has bowed to one undisputed ruler: physical cash. But as we move deeper into 2026, a new contender is making a serious play for the throne. With the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) pushing harder for a cashless frontier and fintech giants like Moniepoint and OPay becoming […]
Abuja, Benue Lead States with Highest Cost of Living in 2026 — NBS Report
Despite a slight moderation in Nigeria’s headline inflation to 15.10 per cent in January 2026, households across several states continue to grapple with rising living costs, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The report reveals that while inflation slowed marginally at the national level, […]