A United States–based education-focused non-governmental organisation, Values for Affordable Education (VOA) Charity, has honoured Mr. Segun Kasali, a correspondent with Nigerian Tribune Newspapers, with the Outstanding Journalist of the Year Award 2025. The recognition was announced at the organisation’s 3rd Anniversary Annual Fundraising Gala, held at the Civic Centre, Lagos, on December 14, 2025. Founder

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Former President of Botswana, Mr. Mokgweetsi Masisi, has said Nigeria possesses vast potential to build wealth and achieve long-term prosperity through sustained investment in agriculture and its value chains. Masisi stated that the role of government is to create an enabling environment supported by sound policies, strong legal and regulatory frameworks, and targeted incentives to

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The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has revealed that one in every four Nigerians involved in drug and substance abuse is a woman, yet women account for only one in 20 people receiving drug treatment and rehabilitation in the country. The agency also disclosed that about 244 million people worldwide were engaged

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The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has confirmed that customers across its franchise areas in Oyo, Kwara, Ogun, Ibadan and Osun states will continue to experience intermittent power supply and prolonged outages. In a statement issued by its management, the company apologised for the inconvenience caused to residents and businesses affected by the situation. IBEDC

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The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has called on the Federal Government to promptly conclude discussions on the renegotiation of the 2009 ASUP–FGN agreement, stressing that the process must be handled with sincerity and responsibility. The union said the agreement is critical to achieving lasting industrial harmony within the polytechnic system and warned that

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A Lagos-based youth advocate, Opeyemi Ahmed, has praised the senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Tokunbo Abiru, for his commitment to improving the living standards of constituents across the district. In a statement, Ahmed described Senator Abiru as a visionary leader whose governance style has significantly transformed the developmental landscape of Lagos East. He

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The Celestial Church of Christ (CCC), Ogo Ayo Cathedral (Shekinah Crusader) on Sunday hosted its 32nd Adult Harvest and Thanksgiving Service, drawing a large crowd to Ogun State. The colourful, carnival-like celebration attracted worshippers, traditional rulers, government officials, and entertainment personalities, all gathered to give thanks for God’s preservation, provision, and faithfulness throughout the year.

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The Rotary Club of Minimah Estate District 9112 has announced plans to renovate ten classroom blocks at Military Primary School, Ikeja Army Cantonment, and restore the Children’s Recreational Park at Minimah Estate, Ikeja. The announcement was made by Charter President Gen. Anthony Onibasa during the club’s Investiture and Fundraising Ceremony held at the Officers Mess,

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Nobel laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka and Juju music legend Chief Ebenezer Obey Fabiyi are set to feature in Ogun State’s ‘50-Day Challenge’, a programme commemorating 50 years since the state’s creation on February 3, 1976. Organized by Tripod Media, the initiative aims to highlight Ogun State’s legacy in nation building, leadership, manpower development, and contributions

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Former Managing Director of Citizens International Bank and Assurance Bank of Nigeria, Chikatara Mbonu, has shared insights on addressing Nigeria’s economic instability, citing inconsistent reforms, duplicated policies, and an unstable national development plan as key contributors. Speaking in Ibadan during a lecture titled “Blueprint of Progress: What Nigeria Can Learn from Global Systems and Leadership”,

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