The 2025 Almond Insurance Industry Awards, an annual event celebrating excellence in Nigeria’s insurance sector, is scheduled for Friday, November 7, at the Stable Event Centre, Bode Thomas, Surulere, Lagos. Tagged the #Recharged Edition, the awards aim to unite industry stakeholders, policymakers, insurance clients, entertainers, and the general public. The awards will recognize individuals and

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The family of the late Alhaja Maryam Iyabode Adebimpe, former Director of Estate and Valuation at Oyo West Local Government, Ojongbodu, has paid heartfelt tributes to her memory, describing her passing as a significant loss to relatives, friends, and colleagues. Marking the third anniversary of her death, the family remembered Alhaja Adebimpe as a devout

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Brigadier-General Samailla Mohammed Uba has officially assumed office as the new Director of Defence Information (DDI), promising to prioritize unified, timely, and transparent communication that highlights the achievements of all branches of the Nigerian Armed Forces while countering misinformation and speculative reporting. Speaking at the Defence Headquarters after taking over from Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, Uba

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Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reaffirmed its commitment to providing consistent and uninterrupted supply of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) nationwide, with a daily production capacity exceeding domestic demand. Speaking in Lagos, Anthony Chiejina, Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer at Dangote Industries Limited, said the refinery produces over 45 million litres

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The Imo State Police Command has launched a full investigation into a viral video alleging kidnapping and organ harvesting at H&C Hotel, Irete, in Owerri West Local Government Area (LGA). CP Aboki Danjuma, the state Commissioner of Police, directed the probe after the video raised widespread concern. Henry Okoye, the state police public relations officer,

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Dr. Tochukwu Mbanugo, a neurosurgeon with Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, has been released six days after being kidnapped in Uruagu, Nnewi, Anambra State. The abduction occurred on the evening of Thursday, 30th October 2025, in front of his hospital. Confirming the release on Tuesday night, Dr. Princeton Okam, State Chairman of the Nigerian

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The Edo State Government has announced that Governor Monday Okpebholo has reclaimed land previously occupied by the General Hospital in Benin City, paving the way for its reconstruction. The hospital had been demolished by former Governor Godwin Obaseki, and the Museum of West African Arts (MOWAA) was established on the site. Speaking at a news

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Tension has gripped the Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following recent remarks by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike concerning the party’s national leadership crisis, raising questions over Governor Ademola Adeleke’s 2026 re-election prospects. Speaking on national television on Monday night, Wike was asked whether the PDP would field candidates in the 2026

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Financial expert Funsho Doherty has condemned the 15 per cent import duty on petrol and diesel recently approved by President Bola Tinubu, warning it could worsen financial pressure on Nigerians. Doherty, who has held positions at Goldman Sachs, PNC Advisors, and Arthur Andersen, and was the pioneer Managing Director of ARM Pension Managers and Pensions

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MultiChoice, the popular pay-TV provider, has reduced the prices of its DStv and GOtv decoders, making access to premium entertainment more affordable for Nigerians. Effective November 1, 2025, the DStv decoder price dropped from N10,000 to N7,900, while the GOtv decoder now costs N6,500. This marks the second major price adjustment within months, following an

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