November 2025 – Page 27

Abuja Demolition: Court-Backed Exercise, After Multiple Compensation

21.11.2025

Estate developers, Winning Clause Nigeria, have debunked the allegations of demolishing an indigenous Kuchibedna community in Abuja illegally, noting that there is a court order backing the exercise after paying compensation three times. Recall that there was an uproar following the demolition of the community by the agents of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (...

Canon Partners Nora Awolowo’s Movie Screenings, Strengthens Role In Creative Economy

21.11.2025

Imaging technology company, Canon, hosted an exclusive movie screening of Racket Queen in Lagos, a short film by acclaimed Nigerian filmmaker Nora Awolowo, shot entirely on the Canon EOS C400 cinema camera. The production attests to Nora’s creative excellence, visual storytelling finesse, and technical mastery, with her work speaking powerfully for itself. The morning media...

Davido Marks 33rd Birthday In Atlanta, Hints At Sixth Studio Album

21.11.2025

Nigerian-American Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, celebrated his 33rd birthday on Tuesday with a warm and private gathering in Atlanta, Georgia, surrounded by his closest family members and a trusted circle of friends. The event doubled as a moment of reflection for the singer, whose career has spanned more than a decade...

Christian Genocide: I Was Misquoted

21.11.2025

The Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has cleared the air on the press statement he reportedly issued on Christian genocide linked to the state, saying he was misunderstood and misinterpreted. Speaking on Thursday in a statement by Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dr Peter Egbodo, Alia said,” For the avoidance of doubt, the Governor’s...

‘Cargo Tracking System’ll Save Nigeria N900bn In Revenue Leakages’

21.11.2025

The Sea Empowerment and Research Centre (SEREC) says implementing the International Cargo Tracking Note (ICTN) will save Nigeria an estimated N900 billion annually in revenue leakages. The centre made the disclosure in a document on its policy commentary on `The Urgent Imperative of Implementing the ICTN in Nigeria` issued to newsmen by its Head of...

Int’l Men’s Day: Polaris Bank Partners Clinic To Offer Free Prostrate Cancer Screening

21.11.2025

Following the remarkable success of its 2024 free prostate cancer screening programme, which delivered life-saving early detection to hundreds of Nigerian men, Polaris Bank has once again partnered with the foremost Men’s Health Clinic to launch the 2025 edition of its flagship male wellness initiative themed, “Men, Your Health Matters – Get Screened Today!” A...

…All Hope Not Lost – Deputy Speaker

21.11.2025

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has expressed optimism that the IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, will be freed through a political approach. He said that all hope for his freedom is not lost. Kalu’s submission came after a Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced him to life imprisonment yesterday. The Deputy...

Oborevwori Receives Accolades For Fostering Media Freedom In Delta

21.11.2025

In significant gesture, the Association of Community Newspaper Publishers of Nigeria (ACNPN), Delta State Chapter has lauded the State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori for fostering a conducive environment that allows the media to flourish. As part of this recognition, the Association conferred a prestigious merit award on the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, acknowledging...

Yuletide: Airlines Struggle As Demand Outstrips Supply Over Carriers’ Depleting Fleet

21.11.2025

There are strong indications that passengers may go through excruciating pain to secure seats on domestic flights, especially as the Yuletide approaches. This is a result of the acute shortage of aircraft among many airlines, which prevents them from transporting the vast number of travellers to their destinations. As Yuletide approaches, airlines are having a...

CAN Demands Swift Rescue Of Abducted Kwara Church Worshippers

21.11.2025

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) yesterday condemned Tuesday’s gunmen attack on Christ Apostolic Church Eruku in Kwara State, demanding the swift rescue of abducted worshippers and justice for perpetrators. In a statement, President Daniel Okoh demanded a transparent investigation of the incident and support for affected families. Some worshipers were killed and others abducted...