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Nat’l Park Killings: Alaafin Condemns Attack, Seeks Military Base In Domain

10.01.2026

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade has condemned the brutal attack on Oloka Village and the killing of civilians and rangers within Old Oyo National Park, declaring it an assault on Yoruba sovereignty and ancestral heritage. This is just as Oba Owoade canvassed the establishment of a military base in his domain as...

Lagos Gran Fondo ‘EKO 170’ Partners Mikano, Changan

10.01.2026

The organising committee of the inaugural Lagos Gran Fondo “EKO 170” is proud to announce a landmark partnership with Mikano International Limited Motors Division, and Changan, a leading powerhouse in Nigeria’s engineering and manufacturing sector. Mikano and Changan have been appointed as the Official Platinum and Founding Infrastructure Partner for Nigeria’s premier 170km cycling challenge,...

Johnny Drille Opens Up on Choosing Family Time Over Work

10.01.2026

Nigerian singer and songwriter Johnny Drille has revealed how spending intentional time with his daughter has reshaped his perspective on life and work. Taking to his social media page, Jonny Drille spoke candidly about how quickly children grow and how parents often fail to notice the changes until major milestones begin to appear. According to...

PDP Chieftain Hails Tunji-Ojo For Excellent Performance

10.01.2026

A grassroots mobilizer in Ifedore Local Government of Ondo State, and member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Raphael Fisayo Ajisafe, has lauded the Minister of Interior, Hon Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, for his strides in the Interior Ministry. Ajisafe, proprietor of the UK-based property maintenance company, Gsafe Plumbing & Heating, said that having been actively engaged...

FG To Cut Education Costs With Reusable Textbook Policy, Others

10.01.2026

The Federal Government has unveiled a new policy framework aimed at reducing the cost of education for parents while improving learning outcomes and promoting sustainability through the adoption of reusable, high-quality textbooks across schools nationwide. The policy, jointly issued by the Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Alausa, and the Minister of State for Education, Prof....

Zulum Commissions Remodelled School For Vulnerable Girls

10.01.2026

The Borno State governor, Professor Umara Zulum, yesterday commissioned a fully remodelled “Second Chance School” for vulnerable girls and women in Biu Local Government Area. The newly inaugurated facility is part of a strategic initiative designed to offer adult women, including those who missed formal education or dropped out of school due to prevailing challenges,...

PFN Zonal Secretary Confirms Eyedoude As Bayelsa Chairman

10.01.2026

Amidst the Controversy rocking the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, Bayelsa State Chapter, Pastor Samuel Ukweni, Secretary, PFN South-South Zone has confirmed that there was actually an election where Pastor Tam Seth Eyedoude, the chairman-elect was declared winner. Recall that an unsigned petition had gone viral recently claiming that Pastor Eyedoude, imposed himself on PFN members....

To Strengthen FDI, FG Establishes Nigeria House

10.01.2026

In order to strengthen foreign direct investment in Nigeria, the Federal Government has announced the establishment of Nigeria House Davos during the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026, scheduled to take place from January 19–23 in Davos, Switzerland. This landmark initiative marked Nigeria’s first official National House on the Davos Promenade...

Tinubu Only Focused On Empowering South West –Tambuwal

10.01.2026

…says APC panicky, vows attempts to write election results’ll be resisted. Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has said that Nigeria’s diversity is not a weakness but requires understanding and responsible statecraft to manage effectively, while accusing President Bola Tinubu of focusing on empowering the South West. Representing Sokoto South in the National Assembly, Tambuwal stated this...

Lagos Commissioner Urges Members, Others To Update NIN

10.01.2026

The Commissioner for Youths and Social Development, Mr Mobolaji Ogunlende, on Friday urged the All Progressives Congress (APC) members and new members in Badagry and Lagos to update their National Identification Number (NIN) before the e-registration exercise. Ogunlende gave the advice during his membership revalidation at the APC e-registration exercise at Ward A, Asheri, Badagry,...