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The people of Ibaji Local Government Area in Kogi State, has vehemently rejected the amended Kogi State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (KOSOPADEC) Law of July 2025, which they claim is “repugnant, oppressive, and unjust” and denies them their rightful representation and benefits. In a statement signed by Ogah Mark...

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has called on Nigerians to be ambassadors of peace for the development of the country. Oborevwori made the call on Tuesday while speaking at the inter-denominational Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols organized by the State government in Asaba. Represented at the event by the...

The Vice-Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, Prof. Olugbenga Ige, says 1,116 students of the institution have benefited from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). Ige, who made the disclosure in a chat with journalists in Akungba-Akoko, said the university had received a total of N144,530,000 from NELFUND....

The AkinyemiLaw Songwriting Contest (ALSC) has returned for its seventh edition, reaffirming its mission to spotlight creativity, collaboration, and emerging talent across Africa. It was reported that since its launch during the COVID lockdown, the contest has grown from a ₦50,000 prize initiative into a continental platform awarding $5,000. Offering...

In a touching display of appreciation, members of the Peculiar Widows’ Forum traveled from all the way from Makurdi, Benue State to the Nations Capital to honor Chief Felix Amaechi Obuah, Coordinator of the Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC), as he marked his 63rd birthday. For decades, this Rivers State...

…as Housing minister decry Africa faces 130m housing deficit by 2030, $1.4trn in finance gap Convener of the 7th Africa Housing awards, Barr. Festus Adebayo, said the housing and construction sector remains a major driver of growth, job creation, and national development hence the need for zero tolerance for scammers...

… as CP Dantawaye assures tight security as festive period approaches Journalists in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) were celebrated for their vital role in promoting truth, peace, credible governance, and national development at the NUJ FCT Council Christmas Carol, held under the theme “Spreading Truth, Sharing Peace.” The event...

For the second year in a row, Divine Ikubor, also known as Rema, again registered his imprint as the biggest news in pop culture. His musical feats, laurels, and exploits, for 2025 cemented his potential as the poster boy of Afrobeats. Born into the home of slain chieftain of the Peoples...

A real estate firm, Abode Assets Limited, has been awarded the IAS-accredited ISO 9001:2015 certification. This was contained in a statement by the company yesterday. The certification, according to the company’s Co-founder and CEO, Jeffrey Itepu, is in clear recognition of the company’s commitment, attainment and compliance with international standards for...

Wema Bank has announced a N120 million prize pool for the Hackaholics 6.0 Grand Finale following the emergence of 35 teams from regional pitch sessions that recorded 1,460 participants across seven cities in Nigeria. Announcing the prize structure, MD/CEO Wema Bank, Moruf Oseni, disclosed that the N120 million will be awarded...