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Stakeholders Advocate Collaborative Synergy In Entrepreneurial Training, Skill Acquisition, Capacity Development At 2025 NTT Summit

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The 8th edition of the National Tourism Transportation Summit and Expo has ended in Abuja with a call for the inclusion of Entrepreneurship, skill acquisition and capacity building programs in…

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Historic Gathering Rekindles Missionary Legacy, Unites Nine Dioceses, Ushers In New Generation Clergy

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By Gloria Anaeze Onitsha In a momentous convergence of history, faith, and renewed mission, the Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha on Saturday celebrated a rare double milestone: the ordination of 44…

Edo NUJ congratulates Ebojele On Appointment As CPS To Gov Okpebholo

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Francis Onoiribholo The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Council, has congratulated Dr Patrick Ebojele on his appointment as Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to Governor Monday Okpebholo. The Union…

ADC Unveils Structure in Kogi West, Assures Defeat for APC in 2027 General Elections.

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ATABOR JULIUS LOKOJA As the activities by the political parties to establish their foothold across the country, the African Democratic Congress ADC has formally unveiled her structure in Kabba, headquarters…

Afriland Fire: Aderibigbe commends Elumelu’s Cancel Annual All-White Party, Calls For Lasting Reforms

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British-Nigerian lawyer and built-environment expert, Abiola Aderibigbe, has praised the decision of billionaire businessman and Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Tony O. Elumelu, to cancel his annual All-White Christmas Party in…

Rivers Labourer Arrested For Stabbing Supervisor Into Coma Over ₦10,000 Dispute

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ITODE AKARI A labourer identified only as Joshua is in custody at the Boundary Police Division in Aluu, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State for allegedly stabbing a site…

Gunmen Kill Police Inspector In Edo

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Francis Onoiribholo There was pandemonium along the ever-busy Ugbowo–Lagos Road, near Ekosodin Junction in Benin City, Edo state, on Friday, following the killing by unknown gunmen of a Police Inspector…

Winhomes Files Fresh Cases Against Umahi, Others Over Alleged Forceful Takeover

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By Sola Shittu, Abuja A major legal battle is brewing in Lagos as Winhomes Estate Global Services Ltd and its Managing Director, Engr. Mrs Ifeoma Okengwu have filed an ex…

Police Arrest Of Muhuyi Magaji Aimed At Silencing Anti-Corruption Voices’ — HEDA

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The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has condemned the arrest of Muhuyi Magaji, the former Chairman of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission by operatives…

Shettima Unveils Gumel Emirate Mosque, Hails Governor Namadi’s Agricultural Reform

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By Ahmad Tijjani Abdul Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, last Friday commissioned the multi-million Juma’at Mosque at Gumel Emir’s Palace, Jigawa state. A press statement by Hajiya Zainab Rabo, theSenior…

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Suspect Linked To Murder Of Officers In Benue, Nasarawa Arrested By Police

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Anthony Ufoh The Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, Benue State Command, have arrested an armed bandit, Yongu Justine, believed to be responsible for multiple attacks on security personnel in…

OPay Secures Double Honours At Tech Innovation Awards

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In a major recognition of its innovation and security leadership, OPay, Nigeria’s premier financial technology company, has been named Fintech Company of the Year and Best Fintech in Cybersecurity at…

14 Kidnapped Victims Rescued By Nigerian Army, Neighbourhood Watch In Benue

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Anthony Ufoh The Nigerian Army, in a joint effort with the Neighbourhood Watch under the code name Udo Ka (OPUK) have rescued 14 14 victims in Orokam forest in the…

How Queen Fedora Farms Is Changing Agribusiness In Nigeria –Martins

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Patricia Martins is the Managing\Chief Executive Officer of Queen Fedora Farms Ltd, an agribusiness that has farms in Lagos and Ogun states. In this interview with Ikechi Nzeako, she speaks…

NEPZA Seeks 10-Year Tax Relief For SEZs’ Investors

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Chibuzor EmejorAbuja The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has urged the Federal Government to exempt all operators of the Special Economic Zones(SEZs) from the country’s new tax laws for…

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BIC Deepens Investment In Inclusive Education, Renovates Solar-Powered Classrooms in Lagos

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In commemoration of Global Education Week (GEW), BIC has strengthened its commitment to inclusive education in Nigeria with the renovation of three solar-powered classrooms at Sari-Iganmu Inclusive School in Lagos.…

SixthSense Initiative Calls For Stronger National Commitment To Volunteerism

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The SixthSense Initiative has called for a renewed national commitment to volunteerism as Nigeria joins the global community to mark the 2025 World Volunteer Day. In a statement signed by…

NIHTE Holds AGM, Conference On Ibadan, Advocates Sustainable FundingFfor Road Maintenance

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OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Nigerian Institution of Highway and Transportation Engineers (NIHTE) on Friday, December 5, 2025, held its Annual General Meeting (AGM), Conference and Fellowship Conferment at the Ogunlana…

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Army Celebrates Cadets Of EC Course 2/2025 At Regimental Dinner Night

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Anthony Ufoh Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), has commended cadets of Executive Commission Course 2/2025 for their tireless efforts, unwavering dedication. This was made known…

Amnesty Slams ‘Commando-Style’ Arrest of Kano Ex-Anti-Graft Czar, Demands His Release

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By Ahmad Tijjani Abdul Amnesty International (AI) on Friday night condemned the Nigeria Police Force for what it described as a “reckless, militarised abduction” of former Kano State Public Complaints…

MOUAU Honours Sam Onuigbo For Restoring Academic Programmes

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ABUJA – The Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), has conferred its prestigious COLMAS Ambassador Plenipotentiary Award on Rt. Hon. Sam Onuigbo for his exceptional interventions that led to…

4,000 Lagos Residents Get N1.6bn Sanwo-Olu Cares Financial Aid Initiative

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Over 4,000 Lagos residents have received cheques worth N1.6billion this year under the Sanwo-olu Listen, Sanwo-olu Cares Initiative in order to meet their financial challenges. At the presentation of cheques…

Group Delivers Lifesaving Medical Support, Free Surgeries To Odogbolu Residents

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LAGOS – The Detola Abike Mogaji Memorial Foundation (DAMMF) has demonstrated unwavering commitment to grassroots empowerment by partnering with the Elite Club of Odogbolu and the Dr Bakare Health Foundation…

Lagos Taskforce Clears Ikeja Roads Of Street Trading, Illegal Ticketing

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OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Lagos State Environmental Taskforce has intensified its clean-up enforcement operations across Ikeja, removing street traders, illegal ticketers and other environmental nuisances from major roads in the…

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Critical Minerals, Economic Free Zones Top Conversations At The Trade Commissioners Summit

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By Stella Omona It was a firecracker moment during the Trade Commissioners Summit, which was held on the 2nd of December, on Victoria Island of Lagos State. The event is…

YOTSI’s Enugu Economic Survival Summit Holds January 2026

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LAGOS – The Youths Off The Street Initiative (YOTSI) has confirmed that the Enugu Economic Survival Summit will hold in January 2026, following the postponement of its earlier scheduled date.…

EWA 2025 Wraps On A High As Livespot360 Redefines Multi-Venue Cultural Programming

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The inaugural edition of Entertainment Week Africa (EWA) represented a cultural festival as it brought together creators, executives, investors, policymakers and industry leaders for a six-day, multi-venue event. Featuring an…

UNDA Lounge Arrives In Lekki With Promise Of Music, Art

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….Kizz Daniel To Perform December 17 ..As Uthy Grind Steps Into Hospitality With Caribbean-Styled LAGOS – A new entertainment spot has landed in Lekki Phase 1 as Mofoluwato Anidugbe Uthman popularly…

US Threatens Withdrawal From NATO

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The United States is warning its NATO allies that Europe must take on more of its own defence, and fast. According to an exclusive Reuters report, the Pentagon has set…

Activists Commend UK Court Over Arraignment Of Lagos Doctor

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Activists, who diligently participated in the arrest and subsequent prosecution and sentencing of a Lagos State-based medical doctor, Femi Olaleye, in Nigeria have praised Justice Rahman Oshodi for the wonderful…