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Lagos, FirstBank, Guinness, Others Lead AFRIMA Sponsorship Line-Up

19.12.2025

The Lagos State Government, First Bank of Nigeria, Guinness Nigeria, The Address Homes, and several other organisations are co-sponsoring the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), scheduled to hold from January 7 to 11, 2026, in Lagos. AFRIMA, in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC), unveiled its strong list of sponsors...

Davido tips Asake, Rema and Omah Lay as Afrobeats’

19.12.2025

Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido has identified Asake, Rema and Omah Lay as the male artistes he believes are best positioned to become the next “Greatest Of All Time” in Nigeria’s ever-evolving music industry. The award-winning singer shared his thoughts during a recent appearance on Carter Efe’s Twitch livestream on Wednesday night, where he reflected on...

Osimhen’s Arrival Completes Super Eagles Camp

19.12.2025

The Super Eagles’ training base in Cairo reached full capacity on Wednesday night with the arrival of star striker Victor Osimhen, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s build-up to the 35th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Osimhen touched down at about 9:45 p.m. Nigerian time (10:45 p.m. local time), becoming the final member...

I’ll Declare Total Overhaul In Health Sector if… – Oyebamiji

18.12.2025

The All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate for the forthcoming Osun State election, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has pledged to transform the state’s health sector if elected Governor on August 8, 2026. Oyebamiji expressed concern over the moribund state of health facilities in Osun, vowing to revamp critical sectors for the benefit of the...

Police Commission Approves Promotion Of DIG, 7 AIGs, CPs, Others

18.12.2025

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of Assistant Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Gumel, to the rank of Deputy Inspector General of Police. The Commission also approved the promotion of seven Commissioners of Police to the rank of Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, 13 Deputy Commissioners of Police to Commissioners of Police, 30...

Secure, Stable Nation Common Goal Of NAF, Media

18.12.2025

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has underscored the need for sustained partnership between the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and the media, saying both institutions share a common goal of building a prosperous, secure and stable nation. Aneke said his command philosophy of transparency, purposeful communication and strengthened civil–military relations...

PAP Scholarship Scheme Vehicle For Better Future For N’Delta – Otuaro

18.12.2025

The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr. Dennis Otuaro, has described the programme’s scholarship scheme as a major vehicle for securing a better future for the Niger Delta region. Otuaro made the remark at the opening ceremony of the fifth batch of the two-day Leadership, Alternative Dispute Resolution and Mediation Training for PAP...

NADF Supports 2,000 Vulnerable Onion Farmers In Four Northern States

18.12.2025

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), in collaboration with the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), has distributed essential agricultural inputs to 2,000 onion farmers in Borno, Yobe, Sokoto, and Kebbi States. The distribution took place simultaneously on Wednesday and aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, aimed at...

Sujimoto Unveils N20trn Border, Agro-Devt Plan To Curb Insecurity

18.12.2025

Sujimoto Group, a Nigerian conglomerate specializing in construction, real estate, energy, and finance, has proposed a bold N20 trillion fortified border and agro-development initiative aimed at tackling terrorism, banditry, and cross-border crime in Nigeria. The proposal envisions constructing an extensive fortified frontier along Nigeria’s most porous borders, paired with large-scale agricultural and rural development projects...

NSITF Wins Four Awards At 19th Annual SERVICOM Awards

18.12.2025

The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has clinched four awards at the 19th Annual SERVICOM Awards, highlighting its dedication to citizen-centred service delivery. At the Abuja ceremony, NSITF’s Managing Director/CEO, Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, received the 2025 SERVICOM Award for Support and Commitment to Citizen-Centred Service Delivery. The award recognised his pragmatic leadership, which has...