Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State and Nike Okundaye, the founder of the Nike Art Foundation and Nike Art Gallery, are among the distinguished Nigerians set to receive prestigious honours at the second edition of the World Headdress Celebration. The event, scheduled for Sunday, December 28, 2025, will take place in Ibadan, Oyo State. Also

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Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has hosted representatives of the Jakande, Johnsons, Mogaji, and Otedola families in preparation for the upcoming 2025 Eyo Festival, which is set to take place on December 27, 2025. The gathering, held at the State House Marina, Lagos, featured a colourful display of Eyo masquerades and various cultural performances,

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The Federal Government of Nigeria recorded a fiscal deficit of ₦2.66 trillion in the second quarter of 2025, which remained within the ECOWAS convergence limit of 3% of GDP, according to the Budget Office of the Federation (BOF). The 2025 Second Quarter Budget Implementation Report (BIR) indicated that although revenue collection fell short of the

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Taiwo Oyedele, the Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, has stated that Lagos State has the potential to generate up to N1 trillion annually from property tax if it is effectively harnessed. He made this revelation at the Tax Reform Summit 2026, which was themed, “From Reforms to Results: The Lagos

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has sharply criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration for allegedly failing to implement a Supreme Court ruling on the direct allocation of funds to local governments. Atiku called the continued non-implementation a constitutional breach, emphasizing that the government’s inaction violated the nation’s laws. In a statement issued on December 24, 2025,

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The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has raised alarms over a disturbing new trend in Nigeria’s escalating kidnapping crisis, where some Nigerians are reportedly staging their own abductions to extort ransom from their families. This development, according to Ribadu, involves both criminal gangs and individuals within the population who actively collaborate with kidnappers or

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The controversy surrounding Ini Edo’s movie Dirty Christmas has taken another turn with Fada Oluoma, a Catholic priest, offering his perspective on the matter. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) had earlier called for the film to be pulled down due to its title, which they claimed undermines the Christian faith. Fada Oluoma’s Stance: Responsibility

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Funke Akindele, the renowned Nigerian actress and filmmaker, recently shared the secret to her long-standing success in the entertainment industry. In a heartfelt social media post, she highlighted the importance of hard work, consistency, and focus as the driving forces behind her enduring growth. Key Insights from Funke Akindele: Celebrating 27 Years in Nollywood: Akindele

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President Bola Tinubu has expressed his deep condolences over the passing of Chief Arthur Christopher Mbanefo, who died at the age of 95. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu praised the late Mbanefo as an accounting icon, a seasoned administrator, and an elder statesman

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The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has appointed Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, one of the world’s leading literary figures, as a visiting professor. This appointment, along with those of Prof. Kevin Urama (African Development Bank) and Prof. James Robinson (University of Chicago), aims to enhance UNN’s global academic presence and foster stronger collaborations in teaching, research,

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