June 2025 – Page 77 – Rise Africa

Creative Industry Major Driver Of Economy, Job Creation – Kwara Gov

20.06.2025

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has described the creative industry as a major driver of economic growth and national identity, and not just for entertainment or visual expressionless. Speaking at an event tagged “Kwara Kre8 Workshop”, held at the Ilorin Innovation Hub, the Governor described creativity as one which transforms lives and powers the economy,...

Osun Commissioner Accuses APC Of Secretariat Takeover

20.06.2025

Amid the ongoing controversy over who is legally authorized to occupy local government secretariats in Osun State, the State Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Bunmi Jenyo, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of attempting to forcefully reclaim the secretariats through illegitimate means. Jenyo alleged that the APC, rather than preparing for the 2026 gubernatorial...

Badru Taofeek’s ‘Thorns And Crown’ Elevates Local Narrative To Global Conversation

20.06.2025

Absa L’Atelier, in collaboration with the South African National Association for the Visual Arts (SANAVA), recently hosted Thorns and Crown, a solo exhibition by Badru Taofeek, one of the 2022 Absa L’Atelier Ambassadors. Held at Alliance Française in Lagos as part of Absa’s 2025 Pan-African Gallery Exhibition Series, the show spotlighted rising African contemporary art...

Discussion On Tinubu Running Mate Not On Board -APC Secretary

20.06.2025

The National Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Ajibola Basiru, on Friday stated that President Tinubu enjoys an overwhelming endorsement from party stakeholders to run for re-election in 2027 but discussions for the choice of his running mate are not on the table yet. New Telegraph recalls that on Sunday, June 15, during...

‘AfterImages’ Exhibition Interrogating Legacies Of African Cinemas Opens In Lagos

20.06.2025

AfterImages, a three-day programme exploring the legacies of African cinemas has opened at the Guest Artists Space (G.A.S) Foundation, Lagos. The exhibition is the end result of Art Exchange: Moving Image, a curatorial professional development programme organized by LUX, Yinka Shonibare Foundation and Guest Artists Space Foundation, with support from the British Council. The multi-dimensional...

Borno Police Nab 210 Suspects, Recover Illicit Drugs, Weapons

20.06.2025

The Borno State Police Command has announced the arrest of 210 suspects involved in various criminal activities including gang-related violence, theft, and other anti-social vices. The arrests were made as part of a week-long operation spanning from June 11 to June 18, 2025. Commissioner of Police, CP Naziru Abdulmajid, disclosed this during a press briefing...

Ogunjebe Urges Tinubu, APC To Tackle Insecurity, Revive Economy

20.06.2025

A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, Oladayo Ogunjebe has admonished President Bola Tinubu to ensure that the economy improves ahead of the 2027 general election. In a statement he personally signed and issued in Lagos to newsmen, Ogunjebe also urged the leadership of the APC across the country to...

Africa’s Natural Gas Reserves Key To Industrialisation – Oguntala

20.06.2025

President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Margaret Aina Oguntala, FNSE, has said that Africa’s vast natural gas reserves hold immense potential as a transition fuel capable of driving industrialisation, regional integration, and inclusive development across the continent. Oguntala made the remark on Friday while delivering her keynote goodwill message as Special Guest of...

Customs Warns Public Against Fake Recruitment, Auction Scams On Social Media

20.06.2025

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has alerted the public to be wary of surge in online scams involving fake recruitment and auction offers falsely linked to the Service. It urged the public to remain vigilant and avoid falling victim to fraudsters. Customs’ spokesperson and National Public Relations Officer, Assistant Comptroller Abdullahi Maiwada, raised the concern...

FOSIECON Elects Kogi SIEC Boss As Chairman

20.06.2025

The Forum of State Independent Electoral Commission (FOSIECON), has elected the Chairman of the Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission (KOSIEC), Hon. Mamman Nda Eri, as the new National Chairman of the Forum. His election was announced during the recently concluded meeting of the Chairmen of State Independent Electoral Commissions (SIECs) held in Abuja. He succeeds...