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Cardi B, Davido Light Up Riyadh at 2025 Soundstorm Festival

14.12.2025

On Saturday, American rap star Cardi B and Nigerian Afrobeats heavyweight Davido delivered standout performances at the 2025 Soundstorm Festival in Riyadh, reinforcing the event’s status as one of the Middle East’s fastest-growing global music showcases. Cardi B, born Belcalis Almanzar, took centre stage in the early hours of Sunday, transforming the festival grounds into...

HEDA Faults PIA Implementation, Calls For Stronger Governance

14.12.2025

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has raised concerns over the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021, saying that despite its promises of stronger governance, improved environmental protection, enhanced community development, and greater transparency, the Act has largely fallen short. According to a statement on Sunday, these observations were detailed...

EU, Gombe Launch Solar-Powered Health Project To Tackle Power Deficit In Healthcare

14.12.2025

In a major effort to address chronic electricity shortages undermining healthcare delivery, the European Union (EU) and the Gombe State Government have formally launched the Nigeria Solar for Health Project (NISHP) in the state, unveiling a solar-powered initiative designed to electrify health facilities and improve service delivery. NISHP is part of the EU’s Global Gateway...

Applause As Prophetess Adeoye Is Consecrated into Office Of Bishop

14.12.2025

Amid applause and jubilation, Prophetess (Dr) Bukola Folashade Babatunde Olaloye, a member of the International Fellowship of Bishops and Apostles, has been consecrated into the Office of Bishop. The election and consecration ceremony took place at the Light of the World Prophetic and Faith Mission, Kulende Estate Junction, Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. Bishop (Dr)...

FGC Alumni Urge Gov’t To Prioritize Teacher Training

14.12.2025

The alumni of Federal Government College (FGC), Idoani, have called on governments at all levels to embark on regular training and retraining of teachers to attract quality professionals and secure the future of Nigeria’s education sector. The President of FGC Akure Mega Chapter, Dr. Gideon Bakare, attributed the lack of training for teachers as a...

ICPC Recovers N37.44Bn, $2.35M In 2025

14.12.2025

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced the recovery of ₦37.44 billion and $2.353 million in 2025 through asset seizures and forfeitures, marking one of the Commission’s most significant annual recovery figures to date. The disclosure was made by ICPC Chairman Musa Aliyu (SAN) during the Commission’s End-of-Year Engagement, Send-Forth for...

FCC, NUJ Mourn Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo

14.12.2025

Members of the Federated Correspondents’ Chapel (FCC) of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Bayelsa State, have mourned the passing of the state’s Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, describing him as a true friend of journalists. In a statement on Sunday, FCC Chairman Tife Owolabi highlighted Ewhrudjakpo’s relationship with the media as one marked by mutual...

C’River, Presco Sign MoU To Revitalize Boki, Nsadop Oil Palm Estates

14.12.2025

The Cross River State Government and Presco PLC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalize a strategic partnership aimed at revitalizing the Boki and Nsadop Oil Palm Estates and repositioning the state as a major player in Nigeria’s oil palm value chain. The MoU signing ceremony, held over the weekend at the Cross...

Why Nigeria Needs More Transparency, Accountability – Ibadin

14.12.2025

A university don, Professor Peter Okoeguale Ibadin, has emphasized the urgent need for greater transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s governance to promote good governance and curb corruption. Prof. Ibadin made the remarks while delivering the 6th Candido Da Rocha Annual Memorial Lecture at Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Osogbo. A renowned accounting scholar from the University...

ADC Demands Full Disclosure Of Nigeria’s Tax Agreement With France

14.12.2025

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on the Federal Government to provide Nigerians with full details of the recent agreement on digital tax reform and revenue administration signed by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) with the French government. In a statement on Sunday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the...