Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called for greater access to education, healthcare, skills development and economic opportunities as part of efforts to tackle poverty and improve the lives of vulnerable families. The First Lady made the call on Saturday, October 17, 2026, to mark the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, which […]
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The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has called on Nigerians to embrace peace, unity and mutual understanding as he celebrates his 52nd birthday. The monarch, who turned 52 on Saturday, October 17, 2026, said Nigeria’s progress depends on the willingness of citizens to work together despite their ethnic, religious and political differences. In […]
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The omission of Ladi Adebutu and his running mate, Yemi Sowunmi-Kolapo, from the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) list for the 2027 Ogun State governorship election may have raised concerns within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), but there are reasons the party remains confident that its candidate can still make the list. At the centre […]
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Yemi Sowunmi-Kolapo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deputy governorship candidate in Ogun State for the 2027 election, has expressed confidence that her principal, Ladi Adebutu, will emerge as the next governor of the state. Sowunmi-Kolapo made the statement on Friday after Jumat prayers at the headquarters of the Nawair-ud-deen Society in Abeokuta, where Muslim leaders […]
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The Delta State Police Command has arrested 95 suspected cultists and recovered five firearms, 12 live cartridges and seven expended cartridges during coordinated operations across four local government areas. The arrests were made on October 15 in Asaba, Ika South, Ughelli South and Okpe following intelligence-led operations targeting suspected cult activities, according to a statement […]
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The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe, has called on President Bola Tinubu to take urgent steps to address poverty, insecurity, unemployment and the rising cost of living in Nigeria. The monarch made the appeal in his 2026 Ofala festival message, titled “Celebrating 500+ Years of the Onitsha Monarchy,” where he highlighted the economic […]
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President Bola Tinubu has nominated four national commissioners and two resident electoral commissioners for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), following vacancies created by the expiration of existing tenures. The nominations were announced in a statement issued on Friday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. Among the nominees is […]
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Rite Foods Limited has introduced LIDA Malt Classic, a new non-alcoholic malt drink, as the company expands its beverage offerings in Nigeria. The product was unveiled to media representatives and content creators during an immersion programme at the company’s manufacturing facility in Ososa, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, on October 15, 2026. Marketed under the slogan […]
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SUNU Health Nigeria Limited has won the Healthcare Financing and Health Insurance Excellence Award at the Nigerian Professional Excellence Awards 2026, while its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Moyosore Olomola, was named among the Top 100 Nigerian Professionals for the year. The awards were presented at a gala dinner held on October 3 […]
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JMG Limited says its hybrid solar installations for La Chaumiere Group and its Victoria Island branch in Lagos are expected to save more than ₦152 million in diesel costs annually. The company disclosed this following the commissioning of the two projects in the third quarter of 2026, as businesses continue to grapple with high energy […]
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