Lagos, Nigeria — Chaos and panic erupted in Nigeria’s commercial capital yesterday as office workers jumped from the upper floors of Afriland Tower, a six-storey commercial building in the Marina district of Lagos Island, to escape a fast-moving fire. The dramatic scenes captured in videos now circulating widely on social media, showed men and women clinging to window ledges, some forced to leap several storeys to the ground while bystanders…

Gender equality is often described as a journey. Still, according to the latest UN Women and UN DESA “Gender snapshot 2025” report, it feels less like a purposeful trek and more like a drive where we have forgotten the map. While we all agree on the destination, our current pace suggests we are in no rush to get there. The report sounds a loud, clanging alarm, warning that if we…

The Labour Party’s governorship candidate in the 2024 Edo State election, Olumide Osaigbovo Akpata, has firmly refuted claims circulating on social media that he has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a public statement issued on 16 September 2025, Akpata described the reports as “a malicious, mischievous and utterly false rumour concocted in the dark alleys of social media,” stressing that they are not only baseless but also…

‎ Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan delivered another world-class performance at the Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships, clocking 12.29 seconds to claim silver in the women’s 100m hurdles final and secure Nigeria’s first medal of the tournament. ‎ ‎Despite a sluggish start out of the blocks, the world record holder showed her trademark resilience, surging back over the closing barriers and nearly snatching victory. Switzerland’s Ditaji Kambundji held her…

Odera Mbadiwe, elder brother of former Big Brother Naija housemates and popular duo, the Mbadiwe twins, has broken his silence following days of anxiety over his whereabouts. The hospitality entrepreneur, who was reported missing earlier in the week by his family, took to social media to reassure the public that he is safe and currently recuperating after a harrowing ordeal. In a heartfelt statement shared on his Instagram page, Odera…

Below are 10 essential skills every young Nigerian should consider for the workplace of the future.

In the mid-1970s, Tinubu sought opportunities abroad, moving to the United States to work while completing his education. His immigrant student experience—balancing study and employment—instilled in him the fortitude and resourcefulness that would later define his political career.

Abuja, Nigeria – Individuals declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) are usually subject to an extensive legal and investigative process prior to public declaration, legal experts have said. According to legal practitioner Pelumi Olajengbesi, the declaration of a person as wanted by the EFCC is not arbitrary, but follows several procedural steps, beginning with a formal invitation to the individual under investigation. The EFCC, Nigeria’s leading…

By Sakariyah, Ridwanullah Life in Nigeria often feels like a marathon without a finish line. From Lagos traffic and unstable power supply to rising inflation and recurring fuel scarcity, daily stress weighs heavily on citizens. Yet amid the chaos, simple coping strategies can offer calm, health, and hope. Firstly, it is pertinent to be aware that stress itself is not entirely avoidable. Like many human experiences, it comes with living,…

Portugal will observe a day of national mourning today after a funicular railway carriage derailed in central Lisbon on Wednesday evening, killing at least 15 people and injuring 18 more. The crash occurred at about 6pm on the steep line of the Elevador da Glória, a landmark funicular dating back to 1885. The yellow and white carriage toppled on its side in a narrow street near Restauradores Square, crumpling against…

Abuja – A legal expert, Sunday Adebayo, Esq., has raised concerns over the increasing use of defamation laws to silence bloggers, content creators, and social media users in Nigeria, warning that freedom of expression must not be undermined under the guise of enforcing defamation laws. In a legal commentary titled “Freedom of Expression and the Law of Defamation in Nigeria: A Legal Appraisal of the Double-edged Sword,” Adebayo noted the rising…

Lagos, Nigeria — CHSY Limited is proud to announce its successful attainment of the internationally recognized ISO certification. This milestone affirms the company’s dedication to quality management, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. The certification was officially presented on September 3, 2025, at the Novelle Centre, Ikeja. Mrs. Adele Kelvin, representing the Centre’s Lead Consultant, handed the certificate to Dr. Adebayo Blessing, ACIPM, HRPL, APRC, CIHRM, CHRP, Director of HR/Admin/QMS at…