Security experts have raised concerns that Nigeria’s escalating insecurity is being exacerbated by foreign actors collaborating with local elements. They urged President Bola Tinubu to confront external sponsors of terrorism and strengthen domestic capacities to address the crisis. Prof. Isaac Albert, former Dean at the University of Ibadan, said foreign powers fear a stable Nigeria

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Stakeholders in Oyo State—including traditional rulers, community leaders, policymakers, and legal experts—have urged the Oyo State House of Assembly to introduce a Special Welfare Scheme for officers of the Oyo State Security Network Agency (Amotekun) to improve service delivery. The call was made on Thursday during a Post Legislative Scrutiny (PLS) inquiry into the Amotekun

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Northern elders, political leaders, and cultural figures have urged decisive action to tackle longstanding insecurity and underdevelopment in the region, during the 25th anniversary of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) held in Kaduna. The silver jubilee celebration featured technology and entrepreneurship exhibitions, women-focused pavilions, cultural nights, and an awards ceremony, all designed to showcase the

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The Diamond Awards for Media Excellence (DAME) Trustees have announced that the 34th edition of the prestigious awards will be held on Tuesday, November 25, at the Lagos Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja. The ceremony will recognise excellence across key journalism categories, including reporting, commentary, and design, while also conferring honorary fellowships on three veteran media professionals

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Telecommunications giant Globacom has unveiled its latest recharge-and-reward campaign, the ‘Jollof’ Promo, designed to blend entertainment with meaningful rewards for subscribers. According to the company, participants earn Jollof Points with every recharge, which can be used to access games, instant prizes, data bonuses, and substantial cash rewards. At the top of the prize list is

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President Bola Tinubu, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu are expected to grace the 35th coronation anniversary and 80th birthday celebration of the Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, Oba Rufus Adeyemo Adejugbe. At a news conference held at the Ewi’s Palace, Prince Segun Famuagun, Global President of

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Nigeria has stepped up diplomatic efforts to secure a seat on the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council, highlighting its four-year zero-piracy record and ongoing blue-economy reforms as key credentials ahead of next week’s election. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, made a direct appeal to over 150 delegations during a high-level

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AREWATECH, a forward-looking initiative, is set to launch innovation hubs, annual marketplaces, export pathways, and a year-round entrepreneurial ecosystem aimed at boosting the economies of Nigeria’s northern states. The announcement came during the unveiling of plans for Arewa Festival 2025, organised by Tripoint Academy for Tourism and Enterprise Development in partnership with the Global Entrepreneurship

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NewsDirect, a leading integrated print and digital media organisation, has launched its flagship corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme, the Inkline Initiative, backed by a ₦20 million fund dedicated to developing the next generation of Nigerian media professionals. The fund, spread across five years, is aimed at strengthening media education, revitalising school press clubs, and equipping

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WILAN Global has sounded renewed alarm over the slow pace of women’s inclusion in governance and corporate leadership with the release of its inaugural State of Women’s Leadership in Nigeria report. Launched alongside the next phase of the organisation’s MsRepresented advocacy campaign, the report exposes persistent gender imbalances across public and private institutions—despite Nigeria’s long-standing

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