President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Ms. Abiodun Essiet, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (North-Central), as she marks her 40th birthday, describing the milestone as a moment for reflection and greater achievements ahead. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the President commended

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Traditional leaders under the Ancient Religious Societies of African Descendants International Council (ARSADIC) have called on all Nigerians, regardless of religion or ethnicity, to place peace and national unity above all else. In a New Year message, ARSADIC President Aare (Dr.) Ifagbenusola Atanda emphasized that Nigeria’s strength lies in its cultural and ethnic diversity, urging

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed reports claiming it has released the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Election. In a statement, Adedayo Oketola, Media Adviser to the INEC Chairman, described such information as false and misleading, stressing that the Commission has not issued any timetable outside the legal framework.

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The Federal Government, under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is committed to reviving Nigeria’s steel sector as a catalyst for industrial growth, job creation, and economic development in 2026, the Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, has stated. In a New Year message released in Abuja, Audu reaffirmed the ministry’s focus on turning policy

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The Rivers State Executive Council has approved a N1.8 trillion budget for the 2026 fiscal year, aimed at driving growth and completing key projects across critical sectors. The approval came during the State Executive Council meeting held yesterday evening. Prof. Peter Medee, newly appointed Special Adviser to Governor Siminalayi Fubara on Economic Matters and Social

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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Apapa Area Command, in partnership with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has successfully dismantled an international drug trafficking operation in Lagos. On Friday, January 2, 2026, officers intercepted 30.1 kilograms of cocaine hidden aboard the Marshall Islands-flagged vessel MV Aruna at Apapa Port’s Greenview Terminal. The seizure marked

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Ademuyiwa Adebola Taofeek, CEO of Royale PR and co-founder of Bango Nigeria, is changing how Nigerians shop by helping them get real value for money. In an interview with Ibrahim Apekhade Yusuf, the techpreneur explained how his data-driven platform tackles arbitrary pricing and empowers consumers across all market segments, from fast-moving consumer goods to everyday

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has projected a positive economic outlook for 2026, forecasting 4.49% GDP growth and a moderation of inflation to 12.94%, driven by stable forex markets, rising oil output, and broad financial sector reforms. CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso highlighted that the economy’s transition from crisis management to sustainable recovery is anchored

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In a historic celebration of talent and faith, female organists under the Association of Nigerian Female Organists (ANFO) took center stage at the concert themed “Ladies on the Organ: Her Hymn, Her Organ”. The event, held at the Grace Hall of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) International Headquarters in Yaba, Lagos, showcased

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The 2025 Wale Olomu Memorial Awards (WOMA) concluded with a heartfelt radio finale on Saturday, December 20, 2025, broadcast live on TopRadio 90.9 FM. The event marked the final chapter in a series of media engagements by the WOMA 2025 Steering Committee, celebrating excellence in entertainment while honouring the enduring legacy of late journalist and

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