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Podfest Naija 2026: Bigger Story Behind the Speech
Tosin Adefeko When I first pitched the keynote segment of PodFest Naija to the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, he asked a couple of questions for
N’Assembly Vows Sustained Support For Tinubu’s Reform Agenda
* As BUA chairman urges Nigerians to be patient with Tinubu govt Deji Elumoye in Abuja The National Assembly has pledged continued support for President Bola Tinubu’s reform agenda, particularly
Presidency Defends Tinubu’s Reforms, Faults Opposition’s Criticism of Independence Day Address
Deji Elumoye in Abuja The Presidency on Friday rose in stout defence of the reforms embarked upon by President Bola Tinubu’s administration over three years ago. Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga,
20 Killed, Scores Injured in Plateau Highway Crash as Truck Suffers Brake Failure
Yemi Kosoko in Jos No fewer than 20 persons were confirmed dead on Friday evening in a devastating multiple-vehicle crash at Hawan Kibo, a notorious hilly stretch in Riyom Local
Mend Fences, Not ‘Fence’
Ebere Wabara THE National Business of September 5 welcomes us today with two headline faults: “Labour says breach of agreements cause (causes) workplace conflicts” “ANWBN senitises women on (to) business
‘People are dying’: Retiree collapses in court amid Lagos demolition dispute
By Esther Onyegbula The human cost of the prolonged demolition dispute involving residents of Okokomaiko, Church Estate 1, Church Estate 2, Igbenyadu Community and Jubilee Estate came into sharp focus
Xiaomi Reports 22% Nigeria Smartphone Share, Unveils New Redmi Models
Omolabake Fasogbon Xiaomi has launched its latest Redmi Note 17 series in Nigeria, further strengthening its profile and market share in a segment where it currently holds 22 percent. The
Three injured as gunmen disrupt PDP meetings in Calabar
By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar CALABAR — Three persons were reportedly injured on Friday after gunmen disrupted two consultative meetings organised by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Calabar South Local
FG urged to declare emergency in health sector as Nigeria marks 66
By Esther Onyegbula The Federal Government has been urged to declare a state of emergency in Nigeria’s health sector amid the mass exodus of medical professionals from the country. Convener
Gender gap: Apify, She Code Africa back women developers with mentorship, funding
By Matthew Johnson Apify, a global software development platform, has partnered with She Code Africa to increase the participation of Nigerian women in the developer economy, after identifying low female
