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Charterhouse Lagos Appoints Natalie Parker As Head Of Sixth Form

25.07.2025

Charterhouse Lagos, Nigeria’s first British Independent School, has announced the appointment of Natalie Parker as Head of Sixth Form, effective 1 January 2026. According to a press release, the appointment marks a significant milestone in the school’s ongoing expansion and supports the development of its new Sixth Form programme. The statement said that Natalie Parker...

Don’t Trade Your Dignity Abroad — UNIOSUN VC Urges Students

25.07.2025

The Vice Chancellor of Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Professor Clement Adebooye, has charged Nigerian students and graduates on the need to resist the growing trend of abandoning their qualifications and potential to take up low-skilled jobs abroad. He gave the charge on Friday, at the 2025 Entrepreneurship Studies and Innovation Training programme organised by the...

Kwarapoly Student Wins National Award For Innovative Agric Solution

25.07.2025

A Higher National Diploma (HND) 2 student of the Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology, Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, Mustapha Ahmed, has emerged victorious at the 5th National Students Project Competition, organised by the Committee of Deans of Engineering of Polytechnics and Colleges of Technology (COMPODET) held in Abuja. Ahmed’s innovative project, “Design and Construction of...

Asake Drops ‘Badman Gangsta’ Featuring Tiakola Ahead Of Upcoming Album

25.07.2025

Asake is back and bolder than ever with a brand-new single titled ‘Badman Gangsta’, featuring French sensation Tiakola. The song offers a glimpse into Asake’s evolving artistry and sets the tone for his forthcoming album Money. The track is built around a nostalgic yet modern backdrop, a clever sample of Amerie’s classic “1 Thing” layered...

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...

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:...