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The National Association of Seadogs (NAS) has expressed worry over prevalent cases of kidnapping in Anambra State. President, Onitsha Chapter, Benjamin Agbala, said this at the annual Feast of Barracuda lecture series, with the theme: “Kidnaping for Ransom by enhancing personal security.” He identified ostentatious lifestyle, divulging personal information and...

The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9 public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the dates on behalf of the Federal Government. He congratulated all Muslims, both at home and in the Diaspora, on the occasion....

Hundreds of lawyers and members of civil society organization, today, stormed the Attorney General’s Office with a petition demanding immediate action against Engr. Farouk Ahmed, the CEO of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The group alleges Ahmed abused his office, misappropriating over $5 million in public...

Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of eTranzact International, Niyi Toluwalope, and General Manager of Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), Dr Babatunde Ajayi, among others have highlighted importance of education, community involvement, and initiatives to protect Lagos environment and coastal economy. They spoke at an event by LASEPA: ‘2025 Inter Tertiary Institutions...

Group Managing Director of Chemstar Paints Industries Nigeria Limited (Paints & Chemicals), Adedayo Paseda, has reiterated that the company will prioritise health and safety, welfare and well-being. He spoke while opening the the Health and Safety Week 2025 at Casso, Agbado, Lagos Head Office and Factory. With the theme: “Health Is Wealth,”...

Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) has donated and inaugurated the E-Health Solution to Ondo State owned Specialist Hospital to reduce queues at the hospital. Executive Vice Chair/Chief Executive Officer of NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, said the facility would revolutionise healthcare services in the hospital. Maida, who spoke while inaugurating the project, said...

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has commended Nigerian pilgrims participating in the 2025 Hajj for exhibiting exceptional honesty and integrity through the voluntary return of lost cash and valuables to their rightful owners. In a statement issued on Saturday in Makkah, the Head of Public Affairs of the Commission,...

The Batn Foundation is proud to announce its strategic partnership with Odu’a Investment Company Limited’s agribusiness arm, SWAgCo, to strengthen agriculture in South-West Nigeria and empower smallholder farmers through scalable, sustainable, and inclusive initiatives. Unveiled at the 43rd Annual General Meeting of Odu’a Investment Company Limited recently, this groundbreaking partnership is...

Tragedy on Saturday struck as 20 members of the Kano contingent died in a fatal auto crash while returning from the just-concluded National Sports Festival (NSF) in Ogun State. It was gathered that the vehicle conveying the contingents was involved in the crash in Dakatsalle town, 50 kilometres into the...