July 2025 – Page 44 – Rise Africa

Igogo Commercial High School Old Students Set To Celebrate 50th Anniversary

25.07.2025

The Old Students’ Association of Igogo Commercial High School, Igogo-Ekiti, Ekiti State, is set to celebrate the golden jubilee of the institution in grand style. The 50th anniversary celebration will take place from Wednesday, September 3 to Sunday, September 7, 2025, with a series of exciting and memorable events planned to mark the milestone. In...

Media Chief Advocates More Priority On Local Media In Nigeria

25.07.2025

The Chief Executive Officer of Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), Mr. Dapo Olorunyomi has called for unwavering attention on Local Media with the aimed to compliment social democratic goals in Nigeia. Mr. Olorunyomi who was the guest public lecture at the 19th Distinguish Public Lecture organized by the Federal University Lokoja, local media...

Kano Opposes Derivation Bill, Backs Conditional Independent Candidature

25.07.2025

The Kano State Constitution Review Committee has submitted its official position on the ongoing 2025 constitutional amendment process, expressing strong support for independent candidacy in elections—provided it is governed by clear and enforceable guidelines aimed at strengthening democratic institutions. Presenting the position paper titled “Kano State’s Demands and Recommendations on 2025 Constitutional Amendment” at a...

SDP Crisis Gets Messier As Another Faction Emerges

25.07.2025

The crisis in the Social Democratic Party (SDP) may not end soon as another faction led by Adamu Modibo emerged. This followed the purported sack of Alhaji Shehu Gabam and Dr. Olu Agunloye, as National Chairman and Secretary respectively. Gabam was earlier sacked by a faction loyal to Agunloye, on allegations of misappropriation of fund...

Transcorp Hotels Posts 60% Revenue Surge, Launches Nigeria’s Largest Event Venue

25.07.2025

Transcorp Hotels Plc, the hospitality subsidiary of Transnational Corporation Plc, has posted a robust financial performance for the half-year ended June 30, 2025, underscoring the strength of its business strategy and positioning in Nigeria’s hospitality sector. According to the company’s unaudited financial results released on Thursday, revenue surged by an impressive 60% year-on-year to ₦47.57...

Kwarapoly Partners Police To Combat Crime On Campus

25.07.2025

Students of the Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, have been warned against participating in the illegal ‘sign-out’ tradition for the graduating students which has been banned since the 2022/2023 academic session or face disciplinary action. The Rector of the Polytechnic, Engr. Dr. Abdul Jimoh Mohammed, handed down the warning when he led the Principal Officers of...

Portable Drags VeryDarkMan To Native Shrine Over Theft Allegations

25.07.2025

Nigerian street-hop artist Habeeb Olalomi Badmus, popularly known as Portable, took a highly unexpected spiritual route in his ongoing feud with controversial social media activist Verydarkman. In a new video making the rounds online, Portable is seen visiting a native shrine, reportedly to seek justice and protection amid rising allegations of tricycle theft. READ ALSO:...

Ogie Denies Defection From Edo PDP

25.07.2025

Osarodion Ogie , the former Deputy Governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2024 Edo State gubernatorial election, has dismissed reports suggesting he plans to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing them as false and mischievous. Ogie, who ran alongside PDP’s flagbearer, Barrister Asue Ighodalo, in the election eventually won...

Gov Adeleke Bags EHOAN Environmental Health Excellent Award

25.07.2025

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has been honoured with an award of “Outstanding Governor In The Field Of Environmental Health” by the Environmental Health Officers Association of Nigeria, EHOAN, South-West Zone. The award was presented to the Governor at the 8th South-West Conference/Scientific Workshop, Osogbo 2025, in Osogbo, Osun State capital. The award recognizes...

Tinubu Mourns Emir Of Gusau

25.07.2025

President Bola Tinubu mourned the death of the Emir of Gusau, Dr Ibrahim Bello, who passed away on Friday, July 25 in Abuja at the age of 71. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu described the monarch’s passing as a “collective loss” and praised his commitment to...